High School Biology Teacher

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to have an individual who can provide instruction to high school students in Biology.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, Master’s Degree preferred.
• Licensure from the MA DESE in Biology.
• Demonstrated subject matter competence, highly qualified, in the area of licensure.

• Currency in the curriculum including knowledge of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
• Effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instruction.
• Effective classroom management.
• Effective instruction in a standards‑based classroom.
• Promotion of high standards and expectations for student proficiency.
• Promotion of equity and appreciation of diversity.
• Effective integration of technology across the curriculum.
• Fulfillment of professional responsibilities.

• Ability to deliver effective instruction.
• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet student needs.
• Ability to administer required student testing and assessments.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators.

• Excellent listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Skills in the specific subject matter of instruction.

Scope:
Supervises students and evaluates their achievement. Supervised by principal and/or director.

• Management of the Learning Environment
• Utilizes effective and varied instructional techniques and procedures.
• Provides a standards‑based, student‑centered environment in each class taught.
• Utilizes educational materials properly.
• Maintains a pleasant, neat and well‑organized classroom.
• Performs scheduled duties promptly.
• Fulfills paperwork responsibilities promptly.
• Maintains professional competence through in‑service educational activities.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the content area.
• Understands and implements the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
• Teacher/Pupil/Parent Interaction
• Assumes responsibility for providing a safe, supportive learning environment for every student.
• Relates well to students of varied proficiency.
• Provides and promotes opportunities for students to develop a wholesome self‑concept.
• Guides students toward self‑control.
• Provides effective student structure in the total school setting.
• Accepts responsibility for the well‑being of each assigned student.
• Remains approachable to students and parents, as needed.
• Contributes to a positive and effective working relationship between school and home.
• Professional and Personal Qualities
• Adheres to the academic, ethical and social standards of the profession.
• Speaks and writes clearly, understandably and appropriately.
• Dresses appropriately and is well‑groomed.
• Accepts constructive criticism.
• Applies suggestions for improvement.
• Uses confidential information for professional purposes only.
• Is equitable and sensitive and responsive to all learners.
• Realizes that good attendance is necessary for effective learning.
• Participates in ongoing professional development, including all district sponsored initiatives.
• Aligns instruction to the Massachusetts frameworks and to departmental syllabi.
• Teacher/Staff Relations
• Shows evidence of helping to promote positive working relationships with school personnel.
• Demonstrates willingness to share and exchange ideas, skills, techniques and materials.
• Works effectively with administrative personnel.
• Accepts and implements school and district decisions.
• Fulfills assigned duties and out‑of‑class responsibilities.
• Complies with school department procedures and school committee policies.

Full‑Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

As per the WEA contract.

Waltham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation.