Biomedical Science Teacher "Project Lead the Way"- (2026-2027

Biomedical Science Teacher

Baystate Academy is seeking dynamic, talented, and dedicated teachers in science to teach our advanced course in Biomedical Science through a program called "Project Lead the Way". Teachers will collaborate with grade-level teams to implement an inquiry-based, standards-based curriculum and serve as Crew Leaders to a crew (group of students.) Teachers will participate in continuous assessment of students including ongoing targeted feedback, student-led conferences, and end-of-unit exhibitions.

Teachers will collaborate with the school principal, dean of students, and curriculum director in designing project-based expeditions as well as family workshops and events, and be responsible for implementing and integrating new policies and services that support the school's mission and instructional objectives.

Job Responsibilities:

• Teaches the Project Lead the Way curriculum and follows the program design.
• Attends the required Project Lead the Way training.
• Further develops and refines a high-level, challenging curriculum in the subject area.
• Maintains ongoing curriculum evaluation and development to meet the needs of students.
• Collaborates with other faculty in the delivery of appropriate instructional approaches and best practices, working to serve the various learning styles and needs of students.
• Implements curriculum and instruction in a manner consistent with BACPS mission statement, including understanding, modeling, and fostering independent thinking skills, creative problem solving, and abstract reasoning.
• Facilitates and mediates positive and restorative resolution of problems that might arise with students and/or parents.
• Assesses student performance continuously and objectively.
• Develops with parents and students a cooperative partnership based on mutual respect and objectivity.
• Holds parent/student/teacher conferences in a manner consistent with BACPS guidelines.
• Participates in all professional development activities.
• Participates in all staff meetings including school governance.
• Demonstrates awareness of school/community needs and initiates activities to meet those identified needs.
• May perform other projects and duties as directed by the principal.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in an applicable field of study/education from an accredited college or university
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the teaching and learning process and expertise in the specific content area
• Classroom teaching experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience working with challenge groups in a standards-based environment, including utilizing assessments to place students, flexible pacing, flexible instruction, grouping and regrouping, acceleration, enrichment, and independent study to meet student needs
• Demonstrated success in effectively solving challenging problems through a positive, collaborative approach
• Bilingual English/Spanish desirable
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with students, parents, administrators, colleagues, community, and other school community staff
• A strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement.