HS Eighth Grade Science Teacher

Overview

Job Title:

High School Teacher — Science (Grades 7 &
8)

Location:

Worcester, MA

Reports To:

Building Principal

Position Type:
Full-Time, Exempt, Academic Calendar Year Schedule

Salary Range: $54,183.00 to $ annually

Grade: 7th & 8th

School Year:

The High School Science Teacher for Grades 7 & 8 will deliver high-quality instruction aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and the IB curriculum, fostering a dynamic and inclusive learning environment while modeling the mission and character virtues of the school.

This description conveys information essential to understanding the scope of this position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, duties, or working conditions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Model the mission and character virtues of the school.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of subject areas and best practices in pedagogy.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of school curriculum goals.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
• Plan instruction based upon explicit goals regarding what students should know and be able to do.
• Create or provide learning experiences that develop students’ abilities and require the application of thinking skills.
• Employ a variety of instructional strategies that consider individual learning styles and performance levels.
• Organize instruction around essential questions or core learning objectives; teach for understanding and/or mastery; provide students with practice and extension opportunities as needed.
• Assess student learning on a regular basis using multiple forms of assessment; analyze data and provide reports of student progress as needed.
• Use assessment data to inform instruction and improve student outcomes.
• Create a classroom learning environment that is engaging, orderly, secure, and appealing for students and in which mutual respect is shown.
• Carry out the school’s disciplinary code and procedures in a fair and just manner.
• Assign meaningful work that reinforces classroom instruction.
• Communicate student progress and development to parents, involving families in the education of their child.
• Provide written assessments, referrals, and evaluations when necessary for students with special needs. Participate in IEP meetings as required.
• Participate in professional growth opportunities to remain current with educational best practices.
• Model learning and behavior consistent with the expectations for students.
• Attend staff/team/department meetings and serve on staff committees as necessary.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve curriculum and instructional effectiveness for all students.
• Build positive relationships with students in support of their academic and social development.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide timely progress reports.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and adherence to the educator evaluation processes as outlined by DESE.
• Ability to integrate technology effectively into instruction.
• Willingness to engage in extracurricular activities and school community events.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or relevant subject area;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Per Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) regulations, all Commonwealth charter school teachers must either hold an appropriate Massachusetts educator license or pass the required MTEL within their first year of employment.
• ELL teachers must obtain the Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement within one year of assignment (via SEI…