Chemistry Or Biology Teacher - Secondary

CHEMISTRY OR BIOLOGY TEACHER - SECONDARY

Westfield Public Schools, Westfield Technical Academy - Westfield, Massachusetts

Job
Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Jul 13, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Aug 31, 2026

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach skills, knowledge, and scientific attitudes through courses in general science, earth sciences, biology, chemistry, physics, physiology, or science problems to secondary pupils utilizing the course of study adopted by the Westfield Public Schools and the appropriate curriculum publications as guidelines in teaching individual course content.
• Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Plan a science program involving demonstrations, lectures, discussions, and student experiments; organize laboratory activities for optimal learning.
• Demonstrate scientific concepts by using scientific apparatus, experiments, and standard or teacher‑prepared charts, sketches, and other instructional aids.
• Provide individual or small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils and to accommodate circumstances where a variety of projects or experiments are being worked on simultaneously.
• Instruct pupils in the proper use, care, and safe handling of chemicals, science equipment, and plant and animal life.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
• Evaluate each pupil's progress in scientific knowledge and skills.
• Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by administrative regulations.
• Supervise pupils in out‑of‑classroom activities during the assigned work day.
• Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs.
• Maintain professional competence through in‑service education.
• Select and requisition books and instructional aids, science equipment, chemicals, and supplies, and maintain inventory records as required.
• Work cooperatively with all aspects of the school administrative team, faculty, and community to ensure the highest quality of educational programs.
• Cooperate with school administration in providing science displays and programs for the school and community, and in sponsoring science activities.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the building principal or the Superintendent of Schools.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

Salary and terms of employment will be in accordance with the provisions of the Westfield Public Schools Unit A salary schedule. Salary placement will be based on information contained in the application as submitted.

Position Type:
Full‑time

Salary: $50,000 to $99,440 Per Year

Westfield Technical Academy Mission Statement
Our Mission at Westfield Technical Academy is to provide a high quality education by modeling and teaching our students the principles of hard work, compassion, humility, patience, honesty, and courage.

School Goals:

• To use demographic, educational, and performance data to increase student achievement.
• To provide integrated academic and vocational programs which optimize the potential of each student.
• To maintain a current and demanding curriculum that is aligned to the academic and vocational Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and standards.
• To align technical programs to national standards and accreditation requirements, allowing students to obtain relevant licensure and certifications.
• To teach and model the importance of respect for everyone regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or home status.
• To improve student achievement through relevant staff development.
• To enhance parent and school communication.
• To strengthen involvement and participation with Chapter 74 program advisory boards.
• To increase public awareness of Westfield Technical Academy through expanded recruiting strategies and communication of student successes.
• To increase our graduation rate through a variety of intervention programs.

• Current and valid MA DESE Certification in Chemistry or Biology (9‑12) required.

• Lindsey Ayers, Assistant Curriculum Director
• 94 North Elm Street, Suite 101
• Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
• Phone:
• Email: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).