Engineering Teacher-Brown Middle School

Engineering Teacher-Brown Middle School

Newton Public Schools, Brown Middle School – Newton, Massachusetts

Job : 5692086

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 05, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 26, 2026

Department: Secondary Education

FLSA Status: Exempt;
Unit A

Reports to: High School Principal, Science & Tech/Engineering Department Chair

Equity & Diversity Statement: In compliance with state and federal laws, Newton Public Schools is committed to equity, anti‑racism, and a nondiscrimination policy for students, employees and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individual’s qualifications and achievements without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, homelessness, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute.

Summary: The Engineering Teacher is responsible for planning, organizing, developing and conducting a comprehensive engineering instructional program for high school students in grades 9‑12. Engineering is offered to grades 9‑12 in Newton, with exploratory engineering classes, mechanical and electrical engineering, a robotics series, and upper level capstone engineering and robotics courses.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Appropriate DESE teaching license
• Ability to handle multiple varying and complex issues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to use technology effectively

Desired

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or significant post‑graduate coursework in subject area
• Experience teaching engineering at the high school level

• Design and implement curriculum and instruction that supports the school and district‑wide goals of culturally responsive instruction and universally designed learning.
• Prepare and deliver instructional lessons with clear and measurable outcomes.
• Provide appropriate and effective learning experiences for students from a wide range of socio‑economic levels and cultural backgrounds.
• Use a wide variety of teaching techniques to support student learning.
• Demonstrate differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students.
• Implement accommodations and curricular modifications as specified in educational plans (IEPs) and as needed.
• Use a variety of formal and informal assessments to accurately measure student progress toward and modify instruction.
• Use a computer and other technology to support student learning in and out of the classroom.
• Provide students with support (remediation and enrichment) using a variety of strategies.
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum, lesson and assessment design.
• Participate actively in faculty, department and team meetings.
• Set professional development goals, develop professional development plans, and participate in professional development activities that improve teaching practice.
• Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, parents, and the community.
• Follow safety procedures and written and verbal instructions.
• Maintain consistent, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Use an online learning management system to post important materials/information about courses.
• Perform other job‑related duties as needed.

Work Environment: Work is generally performed in a school environment during the school day, with occasional after‑school meetings (e.g., Back to School Night). Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the teacher is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear; regularly required to bend, stoop, crouch, and/or kneel; and occasionally required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Must have sufficient mobility to navigate within a large school building. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Full‑time

Salary: up to $134,270 per year

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Kimberly Lysaght, Principal
• Brown Middle School
• Email: lysaghtk.ma.us