High School Biology Teacher

About the role

The Springfield Public Schools seeks a highly qualified Biology teacher for grades 8-12. This position involves meeting and instructing assigned classes, planning a program of study, creating a conducive learning environment, guiding the learning process, employing various instructional techniques, assessing student achievements, and maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at times designated.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interest, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Guides the learning process towards the achievement of established district curriculum goals.
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor as required by the teachers’ contract.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs of capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strives by instruction and action to implement the district’s philosophy of education, instructional goals and objectives and performance expectations.
• Achieves the learning challenges of students on a regular basis; provides progress reports as required, and communicates with parents at deemed necessary.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Determines the learning challenges of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Fulfills the responsibilities outlined in the SPS code of conduct for the classroom.
• Plans and supervises assignments for paraprofessionals, and makes written evaluations as required.
• Maintains an ongoing program of professional growth that satisfies district requirements but also satisfies personal expectations as a professional.
• Takes an active part in the contractually-approved teacher evaluation process, contributing to a mutual agreement concerning the results of that evaluation.
• Attends building and district meetings to promote communication and mutual decision making among the staff.
• Attends established traditional school sponsored activities (e.g., Back to School Night, Open House, programs, activities) agreed upon by the building administrator and the faculty consistent with the teachers’ contract.
• Contributes to the decisions made by the district and building regarding budget, facilities, curriculum, and personal well-being.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.

Requirements

• Highly qualified with required competency in the content area;
• Appropriate content/program area educator license (Biology) and grade level (8-12) licensure from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education;
• Bachelor’s Degree with appropriate license;
• Master’s Degree with appropriate content area license preferred and/or expected within 5 years.

Qualifications

• Highly qualified with required competency in the content area;
• Appropriate content/program area educator license (Biology) and grade level (8-12) licensure from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education;
• Bachelor’s Degree with appropriate license;
• Master’s Degree with appropriate content area license preferred and/or expected within 5 years.

Skills

• Ability to meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at times designated.
• Ability to plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interest, and abilities of the students.
• Ability to create a conducive learning environment.
• Ability to guide the learning process towards the achievement of established district curriculum goals.
• Ability to prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation.
• Ability to employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media.
• Ability to determine the learning challenges of students on a regular basis.
• Ability to maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents and students.
• Ability to maintain an ongoing program of professional growth.
• Ability to contribute to the decisions made by the district and building regarding budget, facilities, curriculum, and personal well-being.
• Ability to strive to maintain and improve professional competence.

Benefits

The Springfield Public Schools offers numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities for all staff, supports teaching staff with mentors, and offers career advancement opportunities and educational pipeline programs.

Pay

The salary range for this position is TBD, based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is TBD, based on experience and qualifications.