MTEL Preparation Course Designer​/Coach! Internal SY

MTEL Preparation Course Designer/Coach

Salem Public Schools, where belonging leads to opportunity.

Salem is a small, diverse city with a proud maritime and immigrant history. Salem Public Schools is an urban public school district enrolling nearly 4,000 students in 10 schools. Our vision is to ensure that all students will be locally engaged, globally connected, and fully prepared to thrive in a diverse and changing world. We hold dear our core values of belonging, equity, and opportunity in everything we do.

We seek individuals who are passionate about urban education and understand the urgency of improving student achievement for all students, regardless of ability, economic status, gender/gender identity, language, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other backgrounds.

One part-time position for May - June 2026, working after school (remote with some in-person required) approx 5-7 hours per week). Stipend. (Potential opportunity for summer employment as well)

*** Build key leadership skills while creating a course of study to guide Salem educators in their journey toward obtaining their educator license!!**

To ensure that our students have access to high-quality educators, we are hiring an MTEL Preparation Course Designer to create a 6-week course of study that covers the basics of everything to do with the educator licensure process in Massachusetts, including applying for a license, advancing a license, options for competency review, approved test alternatives, how to request accommodations, and more.

In the role of MTEL Preparation Course Designer, you will assist the HR team. Working part-time (some remote and some in-person), after school hours, for approximately 5-7 hours per week, you will apply creativity to research, synthesize, and create a course of study that covers all of the essentials of understanding the educator licensure process in Massachusetts.

Role Responsibilities:

• Research educator licensure process in Massachusetts through DESE
• Synthesize information to ensure it's easily understandable and accessible and create a 6-week course of study covering the basics of everything to do with the educator licensure process in Massachusetts
• Ongoing coaching to help educations practice and pass the MTEL
• Other duties as proposed

Qualifications:

Internal Only - current, active SPS educator (experience and/or knowledge of teaching and/or licensure is helpful in this role)

• Commitment to the district's strategic recruitment goals
• Ability to work remotely with some in-person meetings and events required
• Recommendation from supervisor
• Interest in developing professional development and helping educators succeed (an essential skill for someone who would like to become a school leader)
• Experience creating professional development for educators is a plus
• Skilled with use of google slides
• Strong commitment to cultural proficiency and the district's core values of belonging, equity, and opportunity
• Bilingual applicants (Spanish) and candidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply

Equal Opportunity Employer

Salem Public School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.