Biology Teacher

Job Description

PVPA has an opportunity for a full time Biology Teacher for the  school year. We are looking for a reflective practitioner who collaborates effectively with colleagues and understands the varied needs of students in grades 9-12. An ideal candidate is a strong educator well versed in biology curriculum that includes laboratory skills, biochemistry and cell biology, genetics, anatomy and physiology, biodiversity, ecology, and evolution.

Students are expected to display their knowledge both individually and through group work in a variety of ways, including written pieces, class activities, homework, assessments, quizzes and tests, and lab work. This course allows students to make a connection between biology in the classroom and biology in the "real world," as well as prepare students for the Biology MCAS test.

Under the direction of the Director of Curriculum & Instruction, you will be responsible for:

• Teaching five classes per semester
• Use an anti‑racist, anti‑oppression framework to prepare curricula and instructional materials based on learning objectives.
• Plan curricula and prepare course expectations and materials.
• Supervise students during non‑class time (e.g. lunch) as required.
• Assess student work and provide timely feedback to students and parents via the Power School online grading system.
• Apply PVPA standards based grading system to report on student course progress and achievement.
• Attend and participate in regular collaborative team meetings with faculty and school‑wide professional development activities.
• Attend and participate in meetings with students and/or parents as scheduled, including open house and parent‑teacher conferences.
• Coordinate with special educators to address the diverse needs of all learners.
• Other duties as required.

Located in South Hadley, Massachusetts, Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School serves 400 students in grades 7‑12 who come from over 60 cities and towns. Our mission is to offer students intensive exposure to the performing arts within the context of an excellent college preparatory curriculum.

With a track record of over 25 years of proven success, the school provides its students with a supportive and challenging academic environment responsive to multiple learning styles, emphasizing learning through the arts and integrating creative and critical thinking throughout the curriculum. At PVPACPS, committed educators with a wide variety of experience and expertise collaborate to create programming attentive to diversity, social justice and restorative practices.

PVPACPS boasts a 600 sq. foot performance space for active programs in theater, music, dance and visual arts, helps students develop confidence, creativity and the broad intellectual skills and experiences necessary to succeed in college and beyond.

Qualifications & Conditions:

• Hold a BA degree.
• Be able to pass a background check (CORI/SORI & Fingerprinting) and be computer literate.

Preferred qualifications include:

Salary Range: $43,268 to $68,719 annually. Additional $1,000 stipend for individuals who hold a DESE license in subject area and potential for bonus at the end of the fiscal year. Potential for end of year bonus. $1,000 sign‑on bonus for hard to fill positions.

2026‑2027 school year consists of 180 school days plus 5 professional development/curriculum work days and a thirty‑five hour work week that includes, on average, three class blocks per day of collaborative/independent work time.

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