General Science Teacher Job East Hartford area,Connecticut USA,Education / Teaching

General Science Teacher

Position Type:
High School Teaching/ Science - General
Date Posted: 7/8/2026
Location:

Woodland Alternative School (TEP)
Date Available:

School Year

Title

General Science Teacher

Application Documents

Online Application
Letter of Interest (must include background information)
Resume
Copy of Certification
Three Current Letters of Recommendation

Qualifications

Certified in subject area
Bachelor's degree required
Student teaching, substitute teaching, or teaching in private school
Other alternatives acceptable to the Board of Education

Reporting

Reports To:

Principal or supervisor

Responsibilities

Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated

Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students

Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students

Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior

Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior

Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to communicate these objectives to the students

Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved

Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives

Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required

Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required

Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation

Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner

Provides availability to students and parents for education‑related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested under reasonable terms

Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aides and volunteers and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance

Strives to maintain and improve professional competence

Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required

Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Terms of Employment

Ten‑month year. Salary and work year established by the EHEA contract.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board of Education's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

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