High School Chemistry Teacher

About the role

The successful candidate will meet and instruct assigned classes in designated locations and times. They will plan a curriculum that addresses the unique needs, interests, and abilities of their students. They will create a classroom environment that supports learning and aligns with the students' maturity and interests.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements a program of study that meets the individual needs of students.
• Guides the learning process towards achieving district curriculum goals.
• Uses a variety of instructional techniques and media to facilitate learning.
• Assesses student progress regularly and provides progress reports as required.
• Maintains accurate records and follows the district's code of conduct.
• Diagnoses learning challenges and seeks the assistance of district specialists as needed.
• Takes necessary precautions to ensure the safety of students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Enforces classroom rules and maintains a positive learning environment.
• Supervises paraprofessionals and provides written evaluations as required.
• Maintains a program of professional growth that satisfies district requirements.
• Participates in the teacher evaluation process and contributes to mutual agreements.
• Attends building and district meetings to promote communication and mutual decision-making.
• Attends traditional school-sponsored activities as agreed upon by the building administrator and faculty.
• Contributes to decisions regarding budget, facilities, curriculum, and personal well-being.
• Maintains professional competence through ongoing learning and development.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

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