Science Teacher
Job Goal: To develop a love of learning in Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM); to motivate students to engage in STEM content; to support students in developing skills to analyze and interpret data; to help students how to construct viable explanations; to plan opportunities for students to engage in arguments using appropriate evidence and to obtain, evaluate and communicate information effectively
Supervision: Reports to the Building Principal.
Education, Work Experience, and Licensure:
Required: Bachelor’s Degree Prior experience as a Science Teacher Primary certification in Science (5-8); MA DESE Certified Acceptable CORI, SORI, DCF, and fingerprint report as determined by the Superintendent
Preferred: Master’s Degree Technology/Engineering (5-12); Digital Literacy/Computer Science (5-12) Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement. Competency in use of current related educational technology.
Performance Responsibilities:
- Adhere to and implement One 8 Science Curriculum
- Prepare and deliver instructional lessons and units with clear and measurable outcomes
- Implement a variety of instructional techniques to ensure student engagement and achievement.
- Develop a clear and consistent grading rubric for courses.
- Design and demonstrate differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students
- Keep accurate and appropriate grading and attendance records.
- Develop positive relationships with students, parents and families.
- Implement accommodations and curricular modifications as specified in educational plans (IEPs) and as needed to meet the learning needs of students
- Work within the Science Department to develop curriculum objectives and implementation strategies based on the learning standards of the state curriculum frameworks.
- Use a variety of formal and informal assessments to accurately measure student progress toward and to modify further instruction.
- Integrate and apply relevant technologies to enhance teaching and learning.
- Evaluate each student's progress in science skills and understanding.
- Communicate with parents and counselors about the progress of individual students.
- Establish and maintain standards of student behavior.
- Use a computer and other technology to support student learning in and out of the classroom
- Provide students with support (remediation and enrichment) using a variety of strategies
- Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum, lesson/unit and assessment design
- Effectively manage classroom operations.
- Accept supervision and guidance from evaluators, coaches and other support personnel.
- Set professional development goals, develop professional development plans, and participate in professional development activities that improve teaching practice
- Follow safety procedures and written and verbal instructions
- Displays understanding that expertise, experience, and safety in the laboratory is an important component of chemical education.
- Such other responsibilities as assigned by the Principal.
Requirements
Special Knowledge/Ability Required for the Position:
Must be able to work collaboratively with faculty and parents/guardians to promote the educational development of students. Has the ability to interact respectfully with teachers, parents, students and community members to promote a positive view of the school. Ability to respond appropriately to criticism from parents/guardians. Ability to work as a member of a team to promote the mission and goals of the school.
Physical Requirements:
The position requires a moderate amount of walking, standing, sitting and climbing stairs and step stool whenever necessary. Activities also include moderate physical exertion in body movement such as reaching, bending, twisting, grasping, pushing, and pulling of objects. The position requires lifting objects of 20 pounds on a frequent basis, and over 20 pounds occasionally. There is a frequent requirement of fine manipulation associated with the required use of a computer, typewriter, keyboard, calculator, and other business machines.
The Granby Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Granby Public Schools District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability in its educational policies as required by Title VI, TItle IX, Section 504, and Chapter 622. Chapter 622 is a state law and Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 are federal laws.