High School Literature Teacher

Modesto Montero Libertas Academy Charter School - Springfield, Massachusetts

Starting Date: Immediately

26-27 High School English Literature Teacher (ELA)

Libertas Academy Mission

Through rigorous academics, character development, and strong supports for every learner, Libertas Academy Charter School prepares all sixth through twelfth grade students to succeed within the college of their choice and to be positive, engaged members of their communities.

Organizational Overview

Libertas Academy Charter School is a high expectations, high achieving school that replicates the successful models of other high performing charter schools in Massachusetts and across the country. Within an achievement-oriented culture in which expectations are clear and routines are consistent, and in which the joy of learning, the power of intellectual curiosity, and the development of life‑building values are at the center of our seamless 6-12 school, all learners build the skills, knowledge, and character required for college and professional success and a life of positive community engagement.

Imagine teaching at a school where everyone in the building is on the same page, holding students to a relentlessly high bar of academic and behavioral expectations. We are looking for teachers who know that holding high expectations and relentlessly pushing students to reach them is a profound form of love. We are looking for teachers who aren’t afraid to do whatever it takes—teachers who know the finish line is college graduation and are in it for the long haul.

Qualities Sought

All staff members at Libertas Academy Charter School have a strong commitment to, belief in, and alignment with the mission and vision of our school. Therefore, we seek individuals who believe in our mission and vision; will maintain high expectations for our students both academically and behaviorally; will model our school values of: …We seek individuals who will do whatever it takes to ensure that the mission of Libertas Academy is fulfilled.

The High School Literature Teacher reports to the Dean of Academics, and is responsible for delivering rigorous instruction aligned to English standards while supporting students to meet ambitious growth and achievement goals. This role requires deep content expertise, strong instructional skills, and a commitment to data driven practice that ensures all students are prepared for future academic challenges. The teacher will ensure students are growing in reading and writing, specifically working towards meeting or exceeding grade level expectations by their MCAS exam in the spring.

• Maintain high expectations for students’ academic achievement and conduct
• Reinforce school-wide rules and expectations
• Deliver high-quality, engaging instruction aligned to English standards
• Plan and execute daily lessons that drive student mastery of rigorous content
• Develop and administer a variety of formal and informal assessments to measure students’ growth and mastery and to evaluate and refine instruction
• Provide targeted support, scaffolds, and extensions to meet diverse learners’ needs
• Use data to inform instruction, reteach skills and differentiate support to meet the needs of all learners—including multilingual learners and students with IEPs
• Identify students who are academically at risk and initiate effective intervention strategies
• Maintain and enrich subject matter expertise
• Set ambitious content and academic goals for all students
• Monitor student progress using formative and summative assessments
• Create a classroom environment that is structured, joyful, inclusive, and grounded in high expectations
• Equip students with critical thinking, analytical writing, and evidence-based reasoning skills that form the foundation of college-level learning
• Equip students with the skills to question, interpret, and construct arguments
• Collaborate closely with fellow teachers and other staff members
• Participate actively in professional development
• Build strong relationships with students, staff, and families
• Prepare all students for the annual MCAS exam
• Participate in the Teacher Evaluation Process
• Prepar…