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Match Charter Public School is a free, high-performing charter public school in Boston. We are a PreK-12 school serving 1,250 students. Our mission is to prepare students for success in college and careers in order to achieve economic security and mobility. Students gain acceptance to our schools via an annual blind public lottery open to all Boston residents.

Our families bring amazing racial and cultural diversity to the school community - they represent over 20 different countries of origin with over 20 different languages spoken at home. 94% of our students are people of color. Our students bring a diversity of needs to our school, and we are prepared to serve them. 21% of our students qualify for special education services; 18% of our student body are English Language Learners.

Match’s core values are Equity, Freedom, Teamwork, Innovation, and Accountability. We are working to reframe our organizational processes and policies to be truly anti-racist. At Match, we believe that three aspects of our work and organization - a staff that is diverse by race and other factors, a professional environment that is inclusive of all perspectives, and a curriculum in our PreK-12 school that is culturally competent - are vital to our goals and mission. See our full statement on diversity here.

Position: Science and Technology/Engineering Curriculum Specialist, Grades 6-12 (2024-2025 Opportunity)

Location: Boston, MA

Start date: July, 2024

OVERVIEW OF ROLE:

Match is seeking a Science and Technology/Engineering (STE) Curriculum Specialist for grades 6-12 who can join our team for the 2023-2024 school year and beyond. The STE Curriculum Specialist will improve STE growth and achievement in 6th-12th grade at Match by serving as a curriculum resource and as a leader. The person in this role will provide communication, resources, technical assistance and professional development to school leaders and teachers around STE curriculum and assessment. The STE Curriculum Specialist will support instructional leaders in tracking and analyzing important science assessment data to drive instruction and plan interventions.

The position is based at Match’s Middle School (215 Forest Hills St. in Jamaica Plain) and High School (1001 Commonweath Ave. in Brighton).

The STE Curriculum Specialist will report directly to the Managing Director of Grades 6-12. The compensation for this position starts at $95,172 and can be higher based on prior experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

STE Curriculum Implementation:

• Assess current STE instructional methodology and audit existing curriculum and curriculum implementation. Utilize Open SciEd resources to ensure full implementation of available modules at all applicable grade levels.
• Provide direct instructional coaching and feedback to teachers and school leaders as needed.
• Collaborate with instructional leaders and teachers to support curriculum implementation;
• In conjunction with school leaders, plan and deliver professional development on STE curriculum and instructional strategies;
• Codify instructional methods and work to ensure vertical alignment.

Science Assessment and Interventions:

• Coordinate STE assessment windows, logistics and communication;
• Monitor and track STE MCAS and AP performance growth and all other relevant achievement data;
• Coordinate with the leadership team to ensure that teachers have the time and tools required to analyze STE data and create action plans, and serve as a resource during analysis and action planning; support instructional leaders in providing feedback to teachers on their action plans;
• Identify and communicate STE assessment data trends to instructional leaders and collaborate with them to create instructional initiatives and grade-level specific professional development;
• Identify students of concern and collaborate with instructional leaders and teachers to make intervention plans.

Network-Wide Responsibilities:

• Consult on STE curriculum alignment with Match’s elementary school (Match Community Day).
• Collaborate with other Match Curriculum Specialists and Deans of Curriculum and Instruction to ensure program coherence and vertical alignment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. Our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described or you have a less traditional background.

Competitive applicants for this position will have:

• Demonstrated commitment to the Match Charter Public School mission;
• A strong track record of success with science achievement and growth;
• At least 5 years of experience in teaching Science, Science intervention, and/or teacher coaching;
• A valid and appropriate Science teaching licensure issued by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, strongly preferred;
• Detail oriented and highly organized with strong analytical skills.
• Strong knowledge of intervention strategies;
• Entrepreneurial approach to initiatives and problem solving; and
• Dedication to urgently improving student growth and achievement outcomes.

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ABOUT MATCH EDUCATION

Match Education () is the shared brand name of The Match Charter Public School, and The Match School Foundation, Inc.

Match Education is an engine of discovery and applied innovation in education. We operate a high-performing urban public charter school in Boston. Out of this applied work, we refine, validate empirically, and eventually disseminate new ideas and practices on core questions in education reform.

The Match Foundation, Inc., and Match Charter Public School prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.

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