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Job Description What You’ll Do As a Special Education Teacher at Veritas Prep, you’ll provide special education services and accommodations to one grade level of students, including in-class and small-group support. You’ll collaborate with the general education teachers at that grade level to ensure students are successful access to the curriculum in all subjects. You’ll also collaborate with the Student Support Team, which includes the Dean of Student Services, school counselors, related service providers, school culture staff, and other Special Education Teachers, to ensure students with special education needs can access grade-level curriculum. Specifically, you will: • Deliver student services, including:, • Understand, internalize, and use IEP goals and objectives for students on your caseload as a guide towards specialized instruction., • Collaborate with general education teachers to plan for student support services in daily blocks that meet the needs of the student for the given lesson., • Co-teach or push-into academic classes throughout the day., • Plan and lead small group and/or individual pull-out daily according to student IEPs and current academic data., • Develop and deliver modified curriculum that is aligned to grade-level standards as necessary according to IEPs., • Internalize and provide testing accommodations to students in your grade level., • Meet legal requirements for IEPs in MA, • Attend IEP meetings for students on your caseload and be prepared to report out on student progress towards goals and objectives., • Write goals and objectives after initial, annual, and re-evaluation meetings., • Regularly collect and record data on student progress towards goals and objectives., • Write comments on student goals and objectives for bi-annual progress reports, • Be an active member of the student support team and the broader VPCS community., • Run advisory programming for a small group of students., • Participate actively in weekly student support meetings and content level planning meetings, • Participate in weekly or bi-weekly coaching meetings, incorporating feedback into daily teaching and planning practices, • Build positive, meaningful relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and families, • Engage in learning about racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion in education and be a champion for anti-racist education, • Actively engage in professional development and coaching to continually improve your practice, • Other duties as assigned. Requirements What You’ll Need (Qualifications) • An unwavering belief that all students can achieve amazing things, • A passion for continuous growth as an educator, • Relentless pursuit of a classroom that centers students and continuously improves learning outcomes, • A dedication to fighting racism in our educational institutions and in daily life, and knowledge of the history of race and racism, as well as the systems of oppression our students face, • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others, • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, • Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis, • One to two years of teaching experience (preferred), • Bachelor’s degree, • Have or be eligible for a MA teaching license in Moderate Disabilities, 5-12 OR have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Special Education, • Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement within one year of hire, • Current authorization to work in the United States – a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment, • Alignment with our Values of, • Students First: We make decisions with our students in mind and know our actions model the way., • Grow Together: We are role models of growth mindset, teamwork, and collaboration., • One Team, One Mission: We cheer for, lean on, and support each other as we play unique roles in support of the same mission. Think you don’t quite meet all the qualifications listed above? Apply anyway! We are looking for a truly diverse team of educators, and research shows that historically marginalized groups are less likely to apply if they do not meet every requirement. We are working to become an anti-racist organization and want to recruit and support diverse staff, to understand the history of inequity in education, and to ensure students see teachers, staff, and leaders who look like them working in our school. Want to learn more? Set up a call with a recruiter by emailing recruitment@vpcs.org. Veritas Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or qualified job applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other status or condition protected by applicable law. This policy extends to, but is not limited to, recruitment, selection, compensation, benefits, promotion, training, and termination. Benefits Veritas Prep offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefit packages that include the following: • Salary Range for this position is $58,000 - $100,000, exclusive of fringe benefits., • If hired, your final base salary will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, and/or experience., • In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer., • Keep in mind, the above range is the full base salary range for this position. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth., • We also offer a generous benefits package for full-time staff that includes, but not limited to the following:, • Health, Vision and Dental Insurance Plans, • Paid Family/Medical Leave Insurance (private and meets state requirements), • Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance (100% employer paid), • Enrollment in Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System (teacher pension program), • Employee Assistance Program (100% employer paid), • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and more... About Veritas Prep Veritas Prep is a public, tuition-free school in Springfield that prepares students in grades 5 through 12 to compete, achieve, and succeed in college and beyond. Veritas Prep accelerates every student’s path to college and career by helping them set a strong academic foundation in middle school and guaranteeing access to college classes and college prep support in our wall-to-wall Early College high school. At Veritas Prep, we are not only breaking down barriers to college access but also providing the tools students need to persist through college and prepare for a successful career. Our middle school program has been serving students in Springfield since 2012 and our scholars are supported by skilled, dedicated, and diverse teachers. Scholars learn important academic habits and are challenged to achieve at high levels academically, socially, and emotionally, setting them up for success as they enter our high school. Our Early College high school program, in partnership with STCC and Worcester State University, prepares students to earn high-impact college degrees, saving students up to two years’ time in college and thousands of dollars. Students can earn up to an associate degree for free, and the general studies associate degree from STCC means students enter as JUNIORS at any Massachusetts public college or university after high school graduation. Students at Veritas Prep benefit from high academic standards and robust support, an exceptional learning environment, a diverse staff of high-quality educators, a strong commitment to social/emotional and practical skill development, and an inclusive, anti-racist community that values the identities and backgrounds of all students.

Job Description What You’ll Do As a Reading Interventionist at Veritas Prep, you’ll provide targeted reading interventions to students who have been identified for additional reading and literacy support. Specifically, you’ll: • Provide and deliver focused tier 2 and 3 reading interventions identified by the Principal to students in small group settings., • Develop and deliver school-wide interventions through creation of lesson plans appropriate to the needs and abilities of assigned students through push-in or pull out instruction., • Use a variety of instructional techniques and reading materials appropriate for the age and skill level of students for the purpose of improving student outcomes and achievement., • Assist with the screening and evaluation of students., • Collect and report out on data reading intervention progress data bi-weekly to the school leadership team., • Aggregate and share relevant data with teachers and leaders, • Attend Content Team and Data Meetings, • Develop and deliver professional development related to supporting literacy in the classroom, • Provide the high-quality instruction time needed to move students to grade level proficiency., • Perform related duties and responsibilities as requested by the school administrators., • Collaborate with the school librarian to encourage independent reading and fluency across the school. Veritas Prep believes students must be explicitly taught foundational reading skills in order to become proficient readers and access our grade-level anchor texts taught in literature class. We must teach foundational reading skills to our middle school readers in order to accelerate and solidify their growth. The foundational reading skills explicitly taught by the Reading Interventionist would include direct phonics instruction and direct fluency instruction and practice. Requirements Candidates should apply if they align with our values of: • Students First: We make decisions with our students in mind and know our actions model the way., • Grow Together: We are role models of growth mindset, teamwork, and collaboration., • One Team, One Mission: We cheer for, lean on, and support each other as we play unique roles in support of the same mission. Qualifications: • Demonstrates an unwavering belief that all students can meet and exceed grade-level academic standards., • Exhibits a commitment to continuous professional growth and reflective practice as an educator., • Builds and sustains positive, collaborative, and effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders., • Communicates clearly and effectively in both oral and written contexts., • Maintains consistent, reliable, and punctual attendance., • Bachelor’s degree required., • One to three years of teaching experience preferred., • Massachusetts DESE Elementary Licensure Preferred, or eligibility to achieve Highly Qualified status within one year of employment, demonstrated by:, • a passing score on the Communications and Literacy Skills (Reading and Writing) MTEL, and, • a passing score on the Reading Specialist MTEL (or equivalent), and, • Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement., • Authorized to work in the United States, with valid work authorization in place by the first day of employment. Want to learn more? Set up a call with a recruiter by emailing recruitment@vpcs.org. Veritas Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or qualified job applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other status or condition protected by applicable law. This policy extends to, but is not limited to, recruitment, selection, compensation, benefits, promotion, training, and termination Benefits Veritas Prep offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefit packages that include the following: • Salary Range for this position is $58,000-$100,000 exclusive of fringe benefits., • If hired, your final base salary will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, and/or experience., • In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer., • Keep in mind, the above range is the full base salary range for this position. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth., • We also offer a generous benefits package for full-time staff that includes, but not limited to the following:, • Health, Vision and Dental Insurance Plans, • Paid Family/Medical Leave Insurance (private and meets state requirements), • Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance (100% employer paid), • Enrollment in Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System (teacher pension program), • Employee Assistance Program (100% employer paid), • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and more... About Veritas Prep Veritas Prep is a public, tuition-free school in Springfield that prepares students in grades 5 through 12 to compete, achieve, and succeed in college and beyond. Veritas Prep accelerates every student’s path to college and career by helping them set a strong academic foundation in middle school and guaranteeing access to college classes and college prep support in our wall-to-wall Early College high school. At Veritas Prep, we are not only breaking down barriers to college access but also providing the tools students need to persist through college and prepare for a successful career. Our middle school program has been serving students in Springfield since 2012 and our scholars are supported by skilled, dedicated, and diverse teachers. Scholars learn important academic habits and are challenged to achieve at high levels academically, socially, and emotionally, setting them up for success as they enter our high school. Our Early College high school program, in partnership with STCC and Worcester State University, prepares students to earn high-impact college degrees, saving students up to two years’ time in college and thousands of dollars. Students can earn up to an associate degree for free, and the general studies associate degree from STCC means students enter as JUNIORS at any Massachusetts public college or university after high school graduation. Students at Veritas Prep benefit from high academic standards and robust support, an exceptional learning environment, a diverse staff of high-quality educators, a strong commitment to social/emotional and practical skill development, and an inclusive, anti-racist community that values the identities and backgrounds of all students.

Job Description What You'll Do: Veritas is looking for an Evaluation Team Leader to support in the implementation and adherence to state and federal compliance rules regarding special education as well as coach and support special education teachers. The Evaluation Team Leader (ETL) is supervised by the principal to ensure that the special education process and procedures for students under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and all DESE Special education regulations are met. The Evaluation Team Leader will: • Coach and support special education teachers to provide services in the inclusion and pullout setting by:, • Conducting regular observations of special education teachers, • Collaborate with teachers during weekly coaching meetings to improve practice, • Provide consultation to general education teachers around accommodations written in IEPs to support all students to access the general curriculum., • Assume responsibility for the coordination of the evaluation team process. This includes but is not limited to;, • coordinating and completing comprehensive intake meetings and annual reviews,, • coordinating and completing comprehensive 3-year evaluations as assigned,, • chairing Team meetings, processing IEPs within required timelines adhering to schedules set by the Dean of Student Supports and Special Education Clerk,, • contacting parents,, • processing required forms,, • ensuring families and staff have copies of evaluations before team meetings and a copy of the draft IEP following the meeting while it is being formalized., • Maintain electronic tracking logs, schedules, and calendars;, • Maintain compliance and stay current with all special education regulations;, • Provide communication to parents/guardians of their rights to due process under IDEA and ensure that the spirit of the intent of IDEA is fulfilled; provide parental safeguards and document such;, • Build and maintain collaborative and communicative relationships with families;, • Respond to all emails and phone communications within 2 days of receipt;, • Facilitate Team meetings ensuring timelines are met;, • Oversee all annual review timelines and meetings in collaboration with caseload managers;, • Communicate regularly with teachers, parents/guardians, outside providers, related service providers, and principals; keep staff informed of special education student needs;, • Immediately inform Dean of Student Services/Principal of any Independent Educational Evaluation requests, rejection notices, or Out of District Placement requests;, • Ensure students are educated in the least restrictive setting;, • Work diligently to resolve all conflicts; participate as needed in mediations and Bureau of Special Education Appeals processes;, • Stay informed and know in-district programming;, • Coordinate transition to Middle, and High Schools and collaborate with receiving Team and Dean of Student Services;, • Participate in Department meetings, professional development, and collaborate regularly with colleagues;, • Be responsible for the final version of all Individualized Educational Plans (IEPS)., • Submit completed IEPs to the Dean of Student Supports for final review before formalizing., • Ensuring delivery of approved finalized IEPs for review and signature by guardians., • Perform any other duties and assume responsibilities as may be required by the Special Education Department, Dean of Student Supports, or the school Principal. Requirements Candidates should apply if they align with our values of: • Students First: We make decisions with our students in mind and know our actions model the way., • Grow Together: We are role models of growth mindset, teamwork, and collaboration., • One Team, One Mission: We cheer for, lean on, and support each other as we play unique roles in support of the same mission. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree required., • Special Education teacher or leadership experience of 3-5 years required., • Demonstrates an unwavering belief that all students can meet and exceed grade-level academic standards., • Exhibits a commitment to continuous professional growth and reflective practice as an educator., • Builds and sustains positive, collaborative, and effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders., • Communicates clearly and effectively in both oral and written contexts., • Maintains consistent, reliable, and punctual attendance., • Massachusetts DESE Special Education Administrator Licensure Preferred, or eligibility to achieve Highly Qualified status within one year of employment, demonstrated by:, • a passing score on the Communications and Literacy Skills (Reading and Writing) MTEL, and, • a passing score on a subject area MTEL, and, • a passing score on the Foundations of Reading MTEL, and, • possession of a Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement., • Authorized to work in the United States, with valid work authorization in place by the first day of employment. Veritas Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or qualified job applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other status or condition protected by applicable law. This policy extends to, but is not limited to, recruitment, selection, compensation, benefits, promotion, training, and termination. Benefits Veritas Prep offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefit packages that include the following: • Salary Range for this position is $75,000-$90,000 exclusive of fringe benefits., • If hired, your final base salary will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, and/or experience., • In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer., • Keep in mind, the above range is the full base salary range for this position. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth., • We also offer a generous benefits package for full-time staff that includes, but not limited to the following:, • Health, Vision and Dental Insurance Plans, • Paid Family/Medical Leave Insurance (private and meets state requirements), • Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance (100% employer paid), • Enrollment in Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System (teacher pension program), • Employee Assistance Program (100% employer paid), • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and more... About Veritas Prep Veritas Prep is a public, tuition-free school in Springfield that prepares students in grades 5 through 12 to compete, achieve, and succeed in college and beyond. Veritas Prep accelerates every student’s path to college and career by helping them set a strong academic foundation in middle school and guaranteeing access to college classes and college prep support in our wall-to-wall Early College high school. At Veritas Prep, we are not only breaking down barriers to college access but also providing the tools students need to persist through college and prepare for a successful career. Our middle school program has been serving students in Springfield since 2012 and our scholars are supported by skilled, dedicated, and diverse teachers. Scholars learn important academic habits and are challenged to achieve at high levels academically, socially, and emotionally, setting them up for success as they enter our high school. Our Early College high school program, in partnership with STCC and Worcester State University, prepares students to earn high-impact college degrees, saving students up to two years’ time in college and thousands of dollars. Students can earn up to an associate degree for free, and the general studies associate degree from STCC means students enter as JUNIORS at any Massachusetts public college or university after high school graduation. Students at Veritas Prep benefit from high academic standards and robust support, an exceptional learning environment, a diverse staff of high-quality educators, a strong commitment to social/emotional and practical skill development, and an inclusive, anti-racist community that values the identities and backgrounds of all students.

Job Description What You’ll Do At Veritas Prep, Middle School Math Teachers play a critical role in ensuring all students develop strong mathematical reasoning, and academic confidence needed to thrive in high school, college, and beyond. As a Math Teacher, you will co-advise two classes of approximately 27 students each sharing responsibility for both academic achievement and a strong, positive classroom culture with your colleagues that teach other subject areas. You will plan and deliver rigorous, engaging instruction in math that ensures every student—regardless of background—can access grade-level standards, build conceptual understanding, and apply their learning to complex problems. In partnership with your co-advisor, you will cultivate a joyful, structured classroom community where students of all identities feel safe, valued, challenged, and supported to meet ambitious goals. At Veritas Prep, we believe that excellent teaching, strong relationships, and teamwork are essential to creating equitable outcomes for students—and this role is central to that mission. In this role, you will: • Implement school-wide routines and systems that create consistency, maximize learning time, and support a focused, orderly environment, • Deliver High Quality Instructional Materials in Math (Fishtank Math) that enable students to develop strong mathematical thinking skills., • Collaborate closely with your math team to internalize curriculum, strengthen instructional materials in response to student data, and align on best practices., • Use student data to drive instructional decisions, provide targeted support/interventions, and accelerate growth during class, daily intervention block, and daily tutoring, • Teach a daily seminar block focused on college and career readiness, including goal-setting, self-advocacy, collaboration, and responsible decision-making., • Reinforce social-emotional skills by intentionally embedding them into classroom instruction, routines, and daily interactions with students., • Build strong, trusting relationships with students and actively communicate and partner with families to support student success, • Center inclusive, culturally responsive practices that affirm students’ identities and promote belonging and high expectations for all, • Work collaboratively with teachers, staff, and school leaders to problem-solve, support students, and contribute to a strong team culture, • Perform other duties as assigned by your school Principal and/or manager At Veritas Prep, we believe that excellent instruction, strong relationships, and teamwork are essential to creating equitable outcomes for students—and this role is central to that mission. Requirements Candidates should apply if they align with our values of: • Students First: We make decisions with our students in mind and know our actions model the way., • Grow Together: We are role models of growth mindset, teamwork, and collaboration., • One Team, One Mission: We cheer for, lean on, and support each other as we play unique roles in support of the same mission. What You’ll Need (Qualifications) • Demonstrates an unwavering belief that all students can meet and exceed grade-level academic standards., • Exhibits a commitment to continuous professional growth and reflective practice as an educator., • Builds and sustains positive, collaborative, and effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders., • Communicates clearly and effectively in both oral and written contexts., • Maintains consistent, reliable, and punctual attendance., • Bachelor’s degree required., • One to three years of teaching experience preferred., • Massachusetts DESE Elementary Licensure Preferred, or eligibility to achieve Highly Qualified status within one year of employment, demonstrated by:, • passing score on the Communications and Literacy (Reading and Writing) MTEL and, • passing score on the Elementary, Math or Middle School Mathematics MTEL or equivalent, and/or,, • Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement, • Current authorization to work in the United States – a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment Want to learn more? Set up a call with a recruiter by emailing recruitment@vpcs.org. Veritas Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or qualified job applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other status or condition protected by applicable law. This policy extends to, but is not limited to, recruitment, selection, compensation, benefits, promotion, training, and termination. Benefits Veritas Prep offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefit packages that include the following: • Salary Range for this position is $58,000 - $100,000, exclusive of fringe benefits., • If hired, your final base salary will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, and/or experience., • In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer., • Keep in mind, the above range is the full base salary range for this position. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth., • We also offer a generous benefits package for full-time staff that includes, but not limited to the following:, • Health, Vision and Dental Insurance Plans, • Paid Family/Medical Leave Insurance (private and meets state requirements), • Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance (100% employer paid), • Enrollment in Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System (teacher pension program), • Employee Assistance Program (100% employer paid), • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and more... About Veritas Prep Veritas Prep is a public, tuition-free school in Springfield that prepares students in grades 5 through 12 to compete, achieve, and succeed in college and beyond. Veritas Prep accelerates every student’s path to college and career by helping them set a strong academic foundation in middle school and guaranteeing access to college classes and college prep support in our wall-to-wall Early College high school. At Veritas Prep, we are not only breaking down barriers to college access but also providing the tools students need to persist through college and prepare for a successful career. Our middle school program has been serving students in Springfield since 2012 and our scholars are supported by skilled, dedicated, and diverse teachers. Scholars learn important academic habits and are challenged to achieve at high levels academically, socially, and emotionally, setting them up for success as they enter our high school. Our Early College high school program, in partnership with STCC and Worcester State University, prepares students to earn high-impact college degrees, saving students up to two years’ time in college and thousands of dollars. Students can earn up to an associate degree for free, and the general studies associate degree from STCC means students enter as JUNIORS at any Massachusetts public college or university after high school graduation. Students at Veritas Prep benefit from high academic standards and robust support, an exceptional learning environment, a diverse staff of high-quality educators, a strong commitment to social/emotional and practical skill development, and an inclusive, anti-racist community that values the identities and backgrounds of all students.

Job Description The Role: What You’ll Do This is an anticipated vacancy for an Algebra 1, Algebra 2, or Geometry position. As a High School Math Teacher at Veritas Prep High School you’ll provide engaging and rigorous instruction in either algebra, algebra 2, or geometry that will prepare students for college-level work. You’ll teach mathematics through meaningful contexts and with an emphasis on collaboration and problem-solving, leveraging a high-quality curriculum that ensures an appropriate balance of conceptual knowledge, procedural fluency, and application. You’ll work with a team to create a community where students of all identities feel safe, seen, and included, centering students in the classroom and fostering student-led discourse, critical thinking, and leadership skills. You’ll also collaborate with content and grade level colleagues and our higher education partners for coherence and alignment in our work and efficiency in preparing students for the next level. You’ll also: • Teach all Algebra 1, Algebra 2, or Geometry classes and provide targeted math supports to students, • Teach a Seminar course focused on college, career and life readiness, using the Naviance platform and a curriculum aligned with our college partners, • Utilize and continually strengthen your deep content knowledge to prepare high-quality, effective lessons, • Learn, contribute to and use school-wide routines and systems that help our school run smoothly and keep the focus on teaching and learning, • Use data to make decisions and to support the growth of our students in the classroom, • Support the development of valuable college and career readiness skills and embed this skill-building into your lessons and daily interactions, • Build deep relationships and actively partner and communicate with parents, families, and community partners, • Engage in learning about and supporting anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion in education, • Support a school-wide student-centered culture, providing opportunities for student feedback and leadership, • Actively engage in professional development Requirements Candidates should apply if they align with our values of: • Students First: We make decisions with our students in mind and know our actions model the way., • Grow Together: We are role models of growth mindset, teamwork, and collaboration., • One Team, One Mission: We cheer for, lean on, and support each other as we play unique roles in support of the same mission. Qualifications: • Demonstrates an unwavering belief that all students can meet and exceed grade-level academic standards., • Exhibits a commitment to continuous professional growth and reflective practice as an educator., • Builds and sustains positive, collaborative, and effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders., • Communicates clearly and effectively in both oral and written contexts., • Maintains consistent, reliable, and punctual attendance., • Bachelor’s degree required., • One to three years of teaching experience preferred., • Massachusetts DESE Elementary Licensure Preferred, or eligibility to achieve Highly Qualified status within one year of employment, demonstrated by:, • a passing score on the Communications and Literacy Skills (Reading and Writing) MTEL, and, • a passing score on the Secondary Mathematics MTEL (or equivalent), and, • Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement., • Authorized to work in the United States, with valid work authorization in place by the first day of employment. Veritas Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or qualified job applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other status or condition protected by applicable law. This policy extends to, but is not limited to, recruitment, selection, compensation, benefits, promotion, training, and termination Benefits Veritas Prep offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefit packages that include the following: • Salary Range for this position is $58,000-$100,000 exclusive of fringe benefits., • If hired, your final base salary will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, and/or experience., • In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer., • Keep in mind, the above range is the full base salary range for this position. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth., • We also offer a generous benefits package for full-time staff that includes, but not limited to the following:, • Health, Vision and Dental Insurance Plans, • Paid Family/Medical Leave Insurance (private and meets state requirements), • Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance (100% employer paid), • Enrollment in Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System (teacher pension program), • Employee Assistance Program (100% employer paid), • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and more... About Veritas Prep Veritas Prep is a public, tuition-free school in Springfield that prepares students in grades 5 through 12 to compete, achieve, and succeed in college and beyond. Veritas Prep accelerates every student’s path to college and career by helping them set a strong academic foundation in middle school and guaranteeing access to college classes and college prep support in our wall-to-wall Early College high school. At Veritas Prep, we are not only breaking down barriers to college access but also providing the tools students need to persist through college and prepare for a successful career. Our middle school program has been serving students in Springfield since 2012 and our scholars are supported by skilled, dedicated, and diverse teachers. Scholars learn important academic habits and are challenged to achieve at high levels academically, socially, and emotionally, setting them up for success as they enter our high school. Our Early College high school program, in partnership with STCC and Worcester State University, prepares students to earn high-impact college degrees, saving students up to two years’ time in college and thousands of dollars. Students can earn up to an associate degree for free, and the general studies associate degree from STCC means students enter as JUNIORS at any Massachusetts public college or university after high school graduation. Students at Veritas Prep benefit from high academic standards and robust support, an exceptional learning environment, a diverse staff of high-quality educators, a strong commitment to social/emotional and practical skill development, and an inclusive, anti-racist community that values the identities and backgrounds of all students.

Veritas Preparatory Charter School – High School – Springfield, Massachusetts Job ID: 5701332 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: May 08, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026 Job Description As the 9th grade Biology Teacher at Veritas Prep High School you’ll provide engaging and rigorous instruction in science and specifically biology that will prepare students for college-level work. You’ll teach biology through meaningful phenomena, case studies and projects that are relevant to students’ lives and build Scientific Practices as defined by NGSS. You’ll work with a team to create a community where students of all identities feel safe, seen, and included, centering students in the classroom and fostering student-led discourse, critical thinking, and leadership skills. You’ll collaborate with content and grade level colleagues and our higher education partners for coherence and alignment in our work and efficiency in preparing students for the next level. Responsibilities Teach all 9th grade Biology classes, aligning with English around cross-cutting literacy skills, and provide targeted supports to students where appropriate. Teach a 9th grade Seminar course focused on college, career and life readiness, using the Naviance platform and a curriculum aligned with our college partners. Utilize and continually strengthen your deep content knowledge to prepare high-quality, effective lessons. Learn, contribute to and use school-wide routines and systems that help our school run smoothly and keep the focus on teaching and learning. Use data to make decisions and to support the growth of our students in the classroom. Support the development of valuable college and career readiness skills and embed this skill-building into your lessons and daily interactions. Build deep relationships and actively partner and communicate with parents, families, and community partners. Engage in learning about and supporting anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion in education. Support a school-wide student-centered culture, providing opportunities for student feedback and leadership. Actively engage in professional development. Qualifications Demonstrates an unwavering belief that all students can meet and exceed grade-level academic standards. Exhibits a commitment to continuous professional growth and reflective practice as an educator. Builds and sustains positive, collaborative, and effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. Communicates clearly and effectively in both oral and written contexts. Maintains consistent, reliable, and punctual attendance. Bachelor’s degree required. One to three years of teaching experience preferred. Massachusetts DESE Elementary Licensure preferred, or eligibility to achieve Highly Qualified status within one year of employment, demonstrated by a passing score on the Communications and Literacy Skills (Reading and Writing) MTEL, and a passing score on the Biology MTEL (or equivalent). Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement. Authorized to work in the United States with valid work authorization in place by the first day of employment. Benefits Competitive salaries with a base range of $58,000-$100,000 exclusive of fringe benefits. Comprehensive benefit packages: health, vision and dental insurance plans; paid family/medical leave insurance; long-term disability and life insurance (100% employer paid); enrollment in Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System; employee assistance program; flexible spending accounts, health reimbursement account and more. Position Type and Salary Position Type: Full-time Salary: $58,000 to $100,000 per year Contact Information Amy Clark, Chief Academic Officer 370 Pine Street Springfield, Massachusetts 01105 Phone: (413) 539-0055 Email: aclark@vpcs.org EEO Statement Veritas Prep is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other status or condition protected by applicable law. This policy extends to recruitment, selection, compensation, benefits, promotion, training, and termination. #J-18808-Ljbffr