Anticipated Science Teacher 2026-2027

FALL RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

FALL RIVER MASSACHUSETTS

TITLE: SCIENCE TEACHER

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Appropriate Massachusetts Licensure
2. Bachelors Degree with major or minor in Science preferred.
3. Basic Computer Competencies

REPORTS TO: Department Head and School Principal

JOB GOAL:

To develop in each pupil an awareness of the role of science in economic and social progress; to motivate each pupil to acquire knowledge of scientific facts and principles and skills in scientific methods of problem-solving; to discover and develop special talents of pupils in scientific fields.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Teaches skills knowledge and scientific attitudes through courses in general science earth sciences biology chemistry physics physiology or science problems to secondary pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the School Committee and other appropriate learning activities.
2. Plans a science program involving demonstrations lectures discussion and student experiments; organizes laboratory activities for optimum learning.
3. Demonstrates scientific concepts by use of scientific apparatus experiments and standard or teacher-prepared charts sketches and other instructional aids.
4. Provides individual or small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils and to accommodate circumstances where a variety of projects and experiments are being worked on simultaneously.
5. Instructs pupils in proper use care and safe handling of chemicals science equipment and plant and animal life.
6. Provides for safe storage and proper use of materials equipment and tools. Makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to equipment as required.
7. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior for a productive learning environment during class laboratory sessions and field trips
8. Evaluates each pupils growth in knowledge skills and scientific attitudes in course being taught.
9. Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school department and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.
10. Identifies pupils needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping pupils solve health attitude and learning problems.
11. Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
12. Assists pupils in selection and development of individual research projects.
13. Cooperates with school administration in providing science displays and programs for the school and community and in sponsoring science activities.
14. Communicates with parents and school counselors on pupil progress.
15. Participates in hands-on technology training with students in conjunction with Massachusetts Department of Education and Community Agencies.
16. All other responsibilities that are listed in the collective bargaining agreement between the Fall River Educators Association and the Fall River School Committee.

SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: In accordance with the Fall River Educators Association contract. Employment is contingent upon job performance program needs and funding. Salary ranges from $59491-$105164 from Step 2 to Step 12 Bachelors Degree-CAGS/Doctorate Degree.

The Fall River Public School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to racecolor religion national origin pregnancy gender identity sexual orientation marital/civil union status ancestry place of birth age citizenship status veteran status or active military status mental illness political affiliation genetic information or candidates are encouraged to apply.