Science Teacher; Chemistry

• Position Type:
  High School Teaching/ Science
  - Chemistry
• Date Posted: 3/31/2026
• Location:
  
  Methuen High School
• Date Available:
  
  09/01/2026

THE AVAILABILITY OF THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON SUFFICIENT FUNDING AND ENROLLMENT

TITLE:

Chemistry Teacher - ~Methuen High School

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Education in Chemistry
• Master's degree preferred
• Have satisfactory teaching experience—preferably a minimum of five years at the secondary level
• Outstanding preparation and/or experience may be substituted for some of the qualifications listed above.
• Must have SEI endorsement

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will be expected to implement the high school science curriculum of the Methuen Public Schools and to perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned under the current agreement.

SALARY: $60,253-$113,226

Based on training and experience according to the current salary schedule as negotiated by Unit A of the Methuen Education Association

THE METHUEN SCHOOL DEPARTMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SERVICE PROVIDER.

The Methuen Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, gender identity, religion, national origin or sexual orientation and ensures that all students and employees have equal rights of access and equal enjoyment of the opportunities, advantages, privileges and courses of study.

POSITION SUMMARY:

To provide direct instruction to students in 9-12 in order to deliver Methuen Public Schools high expectations for achievement, equal access to high levels of instruction, the achievement of academic proficiency for all students, and the closing of the achievement gap among subgroups within the schools.

OUR MISSION:

Methuen Public Schools enrolls approximately 7000 in a total of five schools. Methuen Public Schools has four PK-8 schools: the Comprehensive Grammar School, the Marsh Grammar School, the Tenney Grammar School, the Timony Grammar School, and one comprehensive high school:
Methuen High School. We are a diverse sub-urban/urban community and designated a Gateway City. Our schools celebrate diversity and acceptance of students and families from differing backgrounds. We are committed to setting high expectations of all students and faculty in Methuen Public Schools. Methuen Public Schools students will achieve academic, social-emotional, and civic success. They will attain technological, cultural, and social knowledge to allow them to succeed in college and careers.

Students will inspire the community through citizenship, leadership, and their commitment to lifelong learning.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Valid Massachusetts Teaching license in Chemistry 9-12 with SEI Endorsement is required. Additional content area license is encouraged.

TRAINING AND

EXPERIENCE:

At least a Bachelor's Degree in the area of major study. Master's degree preferred.

Bilingual preferred
- Primary languages spoken in the community are:
English, Spanish, Arabic, and French.

SKILLS AND ABILITY:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form;
• Use evidence-based research practices and data to most effectively guide increasing student achievement using proactive and solution-focused approaches to meeting student needs.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and the community
• Work independently, prioritize tasks and manage several projects simultaneously
• Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements, state and federal laws, and Methuen School policies (as long as the policies do not conflict with the Methuen Educators Association (Unit
  
  A) Contract)
• Work with students of diverse backgrounds with diverse needs in an equitable and inclusive manner
• Maintain appropriate confidential records
• React professionally and objectively to unpredictable situations…