Science TeacherCoLAB Program Director (SY 26-27)
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Job Location:
Watertown, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position: Science Teacher/CoLAB Program Director
Position Type: Full-Time (0.6 Teacher 0.4 Program Director)
Department: Science
Location: Watertown High School
Reports to: Principal
Affiliation: WEA Unit A
Salary range: Unit A Salary Scale
This is an anticipated position contingent upon approval of the school budget.
General Description:
Watertown Public Schools seeks an outstanding High School Science Teacher / CoLAB Program Director to join our community of teachers learners and leaders. This position offers an exciting opportunity for an educator who is passionate about both science instruction and expanding students access to real-world STEM learning experiences.
Watertown High School fosters a collaborative environment that supports creativity innovation and professional growth.
In the Science Teacher role (0.6 FTE) the educator will teach three science classes and provide high-quality instruction in biology chemistry or physics. Instruction will emphasize inquiry-based learning laboratory investigation and preparation for MCAS and college and career readiness.
In the CoLAB Program Director role (0.4 FTE) the educator will oversee the schools CoLAB program dedicating approximately 10 hours per week to coordinating STEM career exploration opportunities managing student programs and partnerships and expanding real-world learning opportunities for students.
Responsibilities:
- High School Science Teacher - approximately 24 hours per week
- Plan and deliver high-quality science instruction aligned with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Curriculum Frameworks
- Design and implement inquiry-based laboratory experiences
- Develop standards-based lessons that promote scientific reasoning problem solving and critical thinking
- Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners
- Assess student learning and use data to inform instruction and support student growth
- Maintain a positive structured classroom environment that promotes student engagement and safety
- Collaborate with colleagues counselors and administrators to support student success
- Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress
- Participate in team meetings professional development and curriculum planning
- Maintain accurate records of student performance and attendance
- Administer assessments in accordance with district and state guidelines
- CoLAB Program Director - approximately 10 hours per week
- Coordinate career exploration opportunities including guest speaker presentations and industry partnerships
- Plan and manage CoLAB field trips including logistics school approvals and transportation
- Lead the CoLAB Club organizing monthly after-school meetings featuring STEM activities and networking opportunities
- Develop and oversee the CoLAB mentoring program including recruitment training materials and student participation
- Maintain and promote summer STEM internship and enrichment opportunities for students
- Support students through application and interview preparation for STEM opportunities
- Maintain program databases and track student participation and outcomes
- Promote CoLAB programming through social media and school communications
- Serve as a member of the CoLAB Board and collaborate with community partners
Core Competencies: Using the Massachusetts Model System for Educators Rubric priority skills and abilities that all Watertown Public School teachers should possess:
- Curriculum Planning and Assessment: (Subject Matter Knowledge Well-Structured Lessons Curriculum and Planning Indicator Child and Adolescent Development)
- Demonstrates mastery of and enthusiasm for the content area and the pedagogy it requires
- Can convey a grasp of child development and how students learn
- Designs effective and rigorous standards-based units of instruction consisting of well-structured lessons with measurable outcomes
- Teaching All Students: (Meeting Diverse Needs Student Engagement Safe Learning Environment)
- Uses instructional practices that are likely to challenge motivate and engage all students and facilitate equitable active student participation
- Builds a productive learning environment where every student participates and is valued as part of the class community
- Cultural Proficiency:
- Actively creates and maintains an environment in which students diverse backgrounds identities strengths and challenges are respected
- Family and Community Engagement: (Parent/Family Engagement)
- Engages with families and builds collaborative respectful relationships with them in service of student learning
- Professional Reflection & Collaboration
- Professional Culture: (Reflective Practice Professional Collaboration)
- Regularly reflects on practice seeks and responds to feedback and demonstrates self-awareness and commitment to continuous learning and development
- Seeks to participate in and contribute to a collaborative adult learning community
Qualifications Required:
- Bachelors degree required; Masters in Education strongly preferred.
- Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education license as an 8-12 in Biology Chemistry or Physics.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing with students families and colleagues.
- Experience teaching high school biology chemistry or physics.
- Familiarity with culturally responsive teaching practices and diverse learning needs.
- Experience with data-informed instruction and curriculum development.
Preferred:
- Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply with Spanish and Portuguese language skills preferred.
Physical Demands:
- Regularly required to sit stand walk talk hear operate a computer hand-held learning devices and other office equipment reach with hands and arms and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Watertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin pregnancy gender identity sexual orientation marital/civil union status ancestry place of birth age citizenship status veteran status political affiliation genetic information or disability as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
Required Experience:
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