8th Grade Science (FY 27 pending budget)

POSITION TITLE: Grade 8 Science Teacher

LOCATION: Galvin Middle School Wakefield MA

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: School Year

SALARY: Per Contract

REPORTS TO: Principal

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Grade 8 Science Teacher will teach five sections as part of a four-teacher team. We are seeking an educator who is familiar with phenomena-based science curricula and committed to student-centered instruction. The teacher should foster curiosity joy and a love of learning while guiding students to engage in science and engineering practices through discussion investigation and evidence-based reasoning. The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong commitment to academic excellence believes all students can grow and succeed and engages collaboratively with colleagues to support teaching and learning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver high-quality science instruction to middle school students using district-approved curricula and aligned with state standards.
• Plan implement and assess lessons that engage students in science and engineering practices and promote critical thinking.
• Create and maintain a classroom environment that is safe inclusive respectful and conducive to student engagement and academic growth.
• Model and enforce proper lab safety procedures and maintain a safe lab setting for all students.
• Use instructional strategies that promote student sense-making through discourse collaboration productive struggle and evidence-based reasoning.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the varied learning needs of all students including those with disabilities and English learners.
• Use student work and assessment data to monitor progress and inform instructional decisions.
• Communicate regularly with families through meetings phone calls and email regarding student progress and classroom learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues through team and professional learning community meetings to support student learning and share instructional practices.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching effectiveness.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Principal.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The position requires verbal and visual communication skills. The teacher must be able to move about the classroom engage in discussions and hear and respond to student needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Massachusetts DESE license in an appropriate field for teaching middle school science such as General Science (5-8) or Middle School: Mathematics/Science (5-8)
• Classroom or student teaching experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of state standards including the science and engineering practices and best practices in science instruction and lab safety protocols.
• Familiarity with phenomena-based curricula and instructional strategies that support student sensemaking reasoning and collaborative learning.
• Experience differentiating instruction to support diverse learners.
• Ability to integrate technology and diverse resources to enhance student learning.
• Commitment to collaboration team-based planning and a growth-oriented professional mindset.

• Belief in the success of all students regardless of background or ability and a dedication to high expectations for all learners.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

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