Science Teacher High Rock Middle School (SY26-27)

Needham Public Schools is an inclusive dynamic and multicultural community seeking an energetic skilled and warm Middle School Science Teacherto join our team. To enhance our goals of supporting every child Needham Public Schools seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

About Needham Public Schools (NPS): NPS has a deep commitment to the success of our diverse students and families and to the professional accomplishments of its educators. Needham devotes itself to cultural proficiency equity and community collaboration to fulfill the vision of the Portrait of a Needham Graduate. This METCO district comprises 5 elementary schools 2 middle schools and 1 nationally-ranked high school serving approximately 5500 students. NPS is committed to addressing equity in the district by focusing on improving academic performance for historically marginalized students and ensuring our schools are safe for every child and free of bias bullying and hurtful acts that demean and diminish.

Position Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will plan and teach 4 sections of integrated science and work collaboratively with members of the department and cluster to support student learning and growth.

Under the general supervision of the Science Department Chair successful candidates will:

• Develop students skills and competence in Physical Earth & Space and Life Science.
• Develop students skills and abilities in scientific methods and problem-solving.
• Develop an understanding of the application of science while addressing practical problems.
• Support school and district goalsas part of their professional responsibilities.
• Creatively provide an interdisciplinary course of study that incorporates state curricular frameworks that demonstrates an understanding of the nature of science and how to develop this understanding in all students
• Implement district learning goals and objectives using appropriate curriculum as identified bytheScience Department
• Implement research-based district curriculum that challenges students to use scientific inquiry in their learning of science concepts
• Develop students capacity to see science as a way of thinking and investigating
• Assess students understanding regularly with ambitious learning goals in mind and take ownership of making necessary adjustments to instruction to reach goals despite setbacks
• Demonstrate mastery of and enthusiasm for content area and the pedagogy it requires
• Demonstrate understanding for how the subject matter applies in real-world settings and connects to other content areas and relevant standards
• Convey content in creative and engaging ways that align to standards
• Scaffold and differentiate instruction in order for all students to do complex thinking and rigorous academic work
• Use instructional practices that are likely to challenge motivate and engage all students and facilitate equitable active student participation
• Build a productive learning environment where every student participates and is valued as part of the class community
• Engage with families and builds collaborative respectful relationships with them in service of student learning
• Regularly reflect on practice seeks and responds to feedback and demonstrates self-awareness and commitment to continuous learning and development
• Seek to participate in and contribute to a collaborative adult learning community

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree is required; Masters degree is preferred.
• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) license as a middle school science teacher
• The candidate should possess good communication and interpersonal skills. He/she should have experience working with and/or teaching middle school students; an understanding of the needs of students at this age; a collaborative work ethic; training/experience in the use of instructional technology; a commitment to inclusive pedagogy; and the potential to contribute to student life beyond the classroom.

Application and Selection Procedure:

Please apply online. Applications will be considered when a cover letter resume three letters of recommendation license and transcripts have been attached to your online application. All resumes will be screened and selected candidates will participate in a thorough interview process.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary is based on education and experience perUnit A contract. Salary range for a Bachelors $63217-$101212 (based on a 1.0 fte.)

The Needham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion disability age active military/veteran status ancestry genetic information or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies employment policies and other administered programs and addition students who are homeless or of limited English-speaking ability are protected from discrimination in accessing the course of study and other opportunities available through the schools.

Needham Public Schools has a strong commitment to equity. Candidates who also have a strong commitment to this work are encouraged to apply. For more information on our equity work please visit our equity website.

All interested candidates are encouraged to apply!If you have questions please direct them to our science department chair:

All positions are subject to the approval of the 2026-2027 Needham Public School budget by the Town of Needham.

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