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Andover Public Schools
36 Bartlett Street, Andover, MA 01810
DISTRICT PROFILE
Student Enrollment
1000
Approx. Number of Staff
Squ
Approx. Number of Teachers Hired Each Year
30-45
Approx. Number of Paraprofessionals/Aides Hired Each Year
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Public Transportation
Year Built
Andover has 10 schools including a preschool, five elementary schools, three middle schools, and one academic high school. The school community’s core values include rigorous academic standards, inclusion of all students in the curriculum, and the development of social emotional competencies at all levels.
Andover’s demographics have been rapidly changing over the last decade. We now boast of a student population that includes over 60 countries and over 40 languages. One of our roles as educators is to learn about these different cultures and teach in a way that is culturally inclusive and celebratory. Our goal is to create a learning environment that reflects and honors the many abilities and cultures of our students.
Located just south of the New Hampshire border, and highly accessible from Metro Boston via Routes 495, 93N and Rt. 128, the community of Andover prides itself as one of the highest performing school districts in the state of Massachusetts.
What is it like to teach at Andover Public Schools?
Andover teachers benefit from a collaborative and supportive professional culture. All new teachers participate in an intensive year-long mentoring program with veteran teachers. Additionally, teachers participate in system-wide professional development programs. Recent focus has included improving student literacy and expanding classroom libraries; tending to the social and emotional growth of students, preK-12; and deepening staff’s expertise in the area of cultural competency. We recognize that educating our children to be part of a global community requires tolerance and open-mindedness, appreciation of the richness of diverse cultures, and respect for multiple abilities and perspectives. The professional development and curriculum development work we are engaged in offers significant opportunities for helping us achieve those goals.
What kind of support does Andover Public Schools offer new teachers?
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How does Andover Public Schools demonstrate that it is commited to teacher diversity?
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