Science Teacher Middle School

About the role

We seek teachers who are collaborative with colleagues, empathetic in their relationships with students and families, and willing to work above and beyond their job description in order to ensure success for students in our vibrant K1-8 community of 815 students. Our school represents many nations of Central and South America, Central Africa, and Southeast Asia. The mission of Lowell Community Charter Public School is to graduate creative, confident and independent thinkers, global citizens and leaders who give back to their community.

We provide a comprehensive education giving students the knowledge, skills and ways of thinking that ensure their success in high school and preparation for the opportunity to go on to college. We expect our students to strive for excellence in academic achievement and personal conduct within a joyful, supportive culture. The diversity within our students, staff, families and community is a source of strength and an opportunity for learning.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver a quality instructional program based upon state standards, curriculum, and effective instruction to students with diverse learning needs.
• Teach content and skills in subject area utilizing curriculum designated by LCCPS.
• Participate in meetings and work collaboratively on projects.
• Teach students of the full range of abilities and interests.
• Contribute to the development of curriculum, instructional materials, assessment tools, and lesson plans for students of differing ages, levels, and abilities, including beginning English-language learners to advanced proficiency.
• Plan and provide clear, intentional focused instruction using state standards, subject matter content, curriculum, and student needs.
• Support all students, including those who are linguistically diverse and who have an IEP or 504 plan.
• Collaborate with other faculty and model independent thinking skills, creative problem solving, and abstract reasoning.
• Build strong relationships with all students and recognize individual student learning needs to promote individual achievement.
• Implement effective teaching practices to facilitate achievement for each student.
• Use multiple student data sources to assess student progress, modify instruction, and improve student learning.
• Communicate, collaborate, and build positive relationships with parents to foster student success and achievement.
• Foster and manage a safe, positive learning environment to promote effective student behavior and success.
• Participate in meetings to implement school initiatives and address student needs.
• Implement and comply with School policies and the Code of Professional Conduct.
• Lead Morning Meeting, Advisory meetings, or Restorative Circles several times a week.
• Plan and deliver an enrichment block several times a week.
• Deliver Leader in Me curriculum once per week.

Requirements

• Valid MA State certification with appropriate endorsement(s).
• Believes that smart is something everyone can get.

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful and recent experience as a school teacher in the posted subject area.
• Second language or language acquisition background.
• Experience working with students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and cultures.