Middle School Science Teacher

Middle School Science Teacher (183 Days)

Reports To: Principal Assistant Principal and/or Science Department Chair

Overview
In alignment with the mission of the Dedham Public Schools to promote excellence in learning selfdiscipline and motivation the Middle School Science Teacher fosters inquirybased learning supports diverse learners through culturally responsive teaching and cultivates a safe inclusive and engaging classroom environment rooted in scientific thinking and collaboration.

Core Responsibilities

• Teach 5 sections of middle school science aligned with the 2016 MA STE Frameworks.
  
  
• Design and implement engaging phenomenabased lessons that incorporate scientific and engineering practices.
  
  
• Differentiate instruction to meet the academic linguistic and socialemotional needs of all learners.
  
  
• Create a safe and respectful classroom that promotes equity inclusion and student voice.
  
  
• Collaborate with gradelevel and contentarea teams to design interdisciplinary and vertically aligned curriculum.
  
  
• Use assessment data to inform instruction track student progress and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
  
  
• Participate in weekly team meetings IEP meetings (as required) and parent/guardian conferences to support student learning.
  
  
• Maintain regular effective communication with families to foster partnerships and support academic and behavioral growth.
  
  
• Uphold laboratory safety standards and ensure a safe learning environment.
  
  
• Support and implement district and schoolbased initiatives.
  
  

Qualifications

Required

• Massachusetts DESE License in General Science (Grades 68)
  
  
• Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement
  
  
• Knowledge of 2016 MA STE Standards and Grade 8 STE MCAS exam structure
  
  
• Understanding of laboratory safety protocols and practices
  
  

Preferred

• Familiarity with OpenSciEd and/or other phenomenabased curricula
  
  
• Experience with inclusive practices and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
  
  

Skills & Dispositions

• Demonstrates ability to differentiate instruction and engage students of diverse backgrounds identities and abilities
  
  
• Commitment to culturally responsive teaching and fostering an inclusive classroom community
  
  
• Strong classroom management skills and ability to build positive relationships with students
  
  
• Reflective practitioner committed to continuous professional growth
  
  
• Collaborative and collegial mindset; openness to feedback and shared problemsolving
  
  
• Effective communication skills with students families and colleagues
  
  
• Technological proficiency including use of digital tools in a 1:1 computing environment
  
  
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  
  

Instructional & Professional Expectations

• Participate in curriculum review and development efforts within the department and across disciplines
  
  
• Design lessons that promote inquiry critical thinking and connections to realworld applications
  
  
• Use a variety of assessment strategies to evaluate student learning and provide timely feedback
  
  
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by district policy and legal mandates
  
  
• Support student growth in both academic and socialemotional domains
  
  
• Abide by all applicable state laws district policies and ethical guidelines
  
  
• Take necessary precautions to ensure the safety of students equipment and materials
  
  
• Engage in ongoing professional learning and remain current on instructional best practices
  
  
• Serve on school or district committees as assigned