High School - Biology​/Physics Teacher

Job Description

SUMMARY:

The Physics and Biology Teacher is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and conducting a comprehensive biology and physics instructional program for high school students in grades 9-12 in an in‑district therapeutic public day program. Physics is a 9th grade course in Newton, while Biology is an 11th grade course.

• Bachelor’s Degree (Required)
• Appropriate DESE teaching licenses (Required)
• Ability to handle multitude of varying and complex issues (Required)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (Required)
• Ability to use technology effectively (Required)
• Master’s Degree or significant post‑graduate coursework in both subject areas (Desired)
• Experience teaching physics and biology at the high school level (Desired)
• Experience teaching science within therapeutic school settings (Desired)

• 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.
• Design and demonstrate differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students.
• Implement accommodations and curricular modifications as specified in educational plans (IEPs) and as needed to meet the learning needs of students.
• Use a variety of formal and informal assessments to accurately measure student progress toward and to modify further 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.
• Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students.
• Use an online learning management system to post important materials/information about courses.
• Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed.

The teacher performs duties in a school environment during the school day and may attend after‑school meetings. Regular attendance is essential. Physical demands include walking, standing, sitting, talking, hearing, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, and lifting up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities.

Position Type:
Part‑Time
Salary: $66,000―$134,270 per year