Central High School BiologyPhysics Teacher

SUMMARY: The Physics and Biology Teacher is responsible for planning organizing developing

and conducting a comprehensive biology and physics instructional program for high school

students in grades 9-12 in our in-district therapeutic public day program. Physics is a 9th grade course in Newton while Biology is an 11th grade course.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree

Appropriate DESE teaching licenses

Ability to handle multitude of varying and complex issues

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to use technology effectively

Desired Qualifications:

Masters Degree or significant post-graduate coursework in both subject areas

Experience teaching physics and biology at the high school level

Experience teaching science within therapeutic school settings

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities (Not Limited To):

Design and implement curriculum and instruction that supports the school and

district-wide goals of culturally responsive instruction and universally

designed learning

Prepare and deliver instructional lessons with clear and measurable outcomes

Provide appropriate and effective learning experiences for students from a wide range of

socio-economic levels and cultural backgrounds

Use a wide variety of teaching techniques to support student learning

Design and demonstrate differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students

Implement accommodations and curricular modifications as specified in educational plans

(IEPs) and as needed to meet the learning needs of students

Use a variety of formal and informal assessments to accurately measure student

progress toward and to modify further instruction.

Use a computer and other technology to support student learning in and out of the

classroom

Provide students with support (remediation and enrichment) using a variety of strategies

Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum lesson and assessment design

Participate actively in faculty department and team meetings

Set professional development goals develop professional development plans and

participate in professional development activities that improve teaching practice

Communicate effectively with students colleagues parents and the community

Follow safety procedures and written and verbal instructions

Consistent reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of

the students

Use an online learning management system to post important materials/information

about courses

Responsible for implementing other job related duties as needed.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

Work Environment:

Work is generally performed in a school environment during the school day however

there may be occasions for afterschool meetings (ex: Back to School Night). Regular

attendance is a necessary and essential function. Rarely absent or late unless the

situation is of an emergency nature.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job the teacher is frequently required to walk stand

sit talk and hear. The teacher is regularly required to bend stoop crouch and/or

kneel.

Regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions.