Middle School Science Teacher

Applicants must have experience with middle school science; have a Bachelors degree; and be eligible to work in a MA charter school (passed the appropriate MTEL tests or be certified to teach middle/high school science). Advanced degree in education and teaching experience with middle school (grades 6-8) students preferred. Duties include:

•Planning, developing and implementing class curriculum compliant with state standards under the supervision of the Principal or designee.

•Designing and teaching science to middle school students.

•Providing direct services to students, consulting with other professionals, meeting and discussing issues with parents, planning, delivering, and evaluating instructional outcomes, and conducting the research needed to perform the essential functions of the position.

•The direct instruction is delivered in the classroom and as a field experience. Consultation with parents, other professionals, and agencies may take place outside the classroom or school.

•Working as a team member, sharing common planning, professional development, curriculum design, and teaching responsibilities with your team which includes English and Chinese speaking teachers.

•Assessing student progress toward curricular goals. Teachers will use multiple measures for formative and summative assessments, reflecting best practices in assessment. Teachers will use standardized and internal testing to assess class performance and inform teaching practice, make adjustments in instructional methods to improve student achievement, measure individual growth, highlight areas needing individual attention, and identify areas for professional development and curriculum enhancement.

•Other duties as assigned by administration that are common to other teaching assignments (e.g. lunch, study hall, etc).

•Planning, developing and implementing class curriculum compliant with state standards under the supervision of the Principal or designee.

•Designing and teaching science to middle school students.

•Providing direct services to students, consulting with other professionals, meeting and discussing issues with parents, planning, delivering, and evaluating instructional outcomes, and conducting the research needed to perform the essential functions of the position.

•The direct instruction is delivered in the classroom and as a field experience. Consultation with parents, other professionals, and agencies may take place outside the classroom or school.

•Working as a team member, sharing common planning, professional development, curriculum design, and teaching responsibilities with your team which includes English and Chinese speaking teachers.

•Assessing student progress toward curricular goals. Teachers will use multiple measures for formative and summative assessments, reflecting best practices in assessment. Teachers will use standardized and internal testing to assess class performance and inform teaching practice, make adjustments in instructional methods to improve student achievement, measure individual growth, highlight areas needing individual attention, and identify areas for professional development and curriculum enhancement.

•Other duties as assigned by administration that are common to other teaching assignments (e.g. lunch, study hall, etc).

Position Type:Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Middle Grades

Classroom Teacher > Science: General

• To apply, email cover letter and resume to: info@pvcics.org .
  
  PVCICS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, housing status, gender, gender identity, age, or disability. We are an equal opportunity employer.
• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Kathleen Wang
• 317 Russell Street
• Hadley, Massachusetts 01035
• Phone: (413) 582-7040
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