Science Teacher Job Darby area,Pennsylvania USA,Education / Teaching

Secondary Science Teacher

Position Location:

Penn Wood Middle School

Position Type: WPEA Bargaining Unit – 10 months

Supervisor:
Building Principal or designee

Position Summary:

The ideal candidate will support the District's mission and vision and have the primary responsibility for planning and delivering developmentally appropriate lessons that meet state-mandated standards via an online synchronous/asynchronous environment. Each teacher will also serve as an Academic Advisor for an assigned caseload of students, communicate regularly and effectively with students/parents.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Duties

Plan and execute developmentally appropriate lessons in the assigned content area(s) through the online management learning system; differentiate instruction for all students; implement IEP accommodations and modifications.

Maintain all assigned courses to high standards, adjust lessons and assessments as necessary.

Gather resources that assist in addressing/incorporating state standards into lessons, instructional materials, and assessments.

Regularly monitor and maintain student attendance expectations.

Monitor and analyze assessment data to support informed instructional decision-making (including, but not limited to, PVAAS, Keystone, and PSSA).

Provide timely feedback to students to support them in reaching content mastery goals/targets.

Serve as Academic Advisor to an assigned caseload of students, following established procedures.

Participate in proctoring state-mandated testing, school field trips, community outreach, and marketing events, including overnight stays.

Collaborate effectively with departmental and cohort peers to ensure that academic goals are appropriate and that instructional strategies are effective in reaching identified student outcomes.

Maintain accurate records and information in SIS, following established procedures.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge/awareness of one's own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and a desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.

Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.

Ability to understand and hold oneself and others accountable for promoting and achieving the goals outlined in Focus Forward 2025.

Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual, even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.

Knowledge of PA Core Standards and Eligible Content

Knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS), including but not limited to Schoology and Canvas

Knowledge of Instructional Planning Guides as they relate to the instructional block

Knowledge of Digital Curriculum components, including but not limited to, Savvas:
Elevate Science

Courageously lead conversations focused on equity, closing opportunity gaps, and equal access to technology-infused lessons of rigor.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with District staff and administrators, students, parents or guardians, outside agencies, and the public, in a multi-ethnic, multicultural, multilingual environment.

Receive and implement feedback to improve practice and systems.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited University or College

Pennsylvania Teaching Certification - General Science 7-12, Biology 7-12

Prior 7-12 teaching experience delivering core content curriculum is desirable.

Experience teaching General Science and Biology

Eligible for a Pennsylvania driver's license at time of hire

Preferred Qualifications

Master's in Education or related field of study

2+ years' experience teaching in education environments

Special Education certification

Conditions of Employment

Current clearances as required by the PA Department of

Education:

Copy of Act 33(PA Child Abuse History)
Copy of Act 34(PA Criminal Background Check)
Copy of Act 114 (FBI Fingerprinting Background Check)
Copies of Act 168 (Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release) forms from prior employers

Working Conditions &

Physical Requirements

Work scheduled hours consistently
An indoor office environment is subject to frequent interruptions
Pushing, moving, and…