Science Teacher

Position Type:
Teaching/Science

Date Posted:
2/9/2026

Location:
Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication

Date Available:
08/17/2026

Job Title:

Science Teacher
Department:
Science Department

Job Summary:

Teaches content and skills in Science to middle school students.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Supports ISAAC's Core Values and Beliefs About Learning and the Vision of the Graduate
• Utilizes expertise in science to revise the curriculum to meet the level of rigor for all students in a cultural and diverse classroom
• Instructs students through lessons that are engaging and motivates all students to succeed in the common core state standards
• Adapts Science material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments and lesson plans that guide and challenge students.
• Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with ISAAC's instructional philosophy and congruent with the goals of the school
• Provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students.
• Evaluates academic and social growth of students, keeps accurate and appropriate school records, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
• Encourages students to think independently and to express original ideas.
• Promotes student discussion through the daily use of Accountable Talk
• Evaluates each student's progress in meeting the course standards for Science
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve learning and health problems
• Communicates with parents and SRBI Team on student progress.
• Supervises students in assigned out-of-classroom activities during the work day.
• Participates in faculty committees and engages in Professional Learning Community activities.
• Administers summative assessments in accordance with the curriculum and SDE requirements.
• Models professional and ethical practices and behaviors in all activities

Education and Experience:

• Classroom teaching experience and proven record of high achievement with middle school students preferred.
• Bachelor's degree from a competitive college or university;
  Master's degree a plus.
• Certification:
  Valid CT Certification (034, 234, or 030)

ISAAC is an equal-opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.