Job Description:

PVPA has an opportunity for an Environmental Science Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. We are looking for a reflective practitioner who collaborates effectively with colleagues and understands the varied needs of students in grades 9-12. The ideal candidate will be a reflective practitioner who is interested in integrating the arts into the curriculum, teaching with a social justice lens, collaborating with students and colleagues, and has experience in implementing restorative practices in the classroom. This curriculum is designed to endow students with knowledge and skills that enable them to apply scientific skills and processes on major environmental science concepts, as well as prepare for the Biology MCAS test in grade 10. The main themes are ecosystem interactions, biodiversity, sustainability, evolution and interdependence. Students explore ecological relationships, study global climate, and investigate population dynamics. Students are assessed through quizzes, tests, individual and group projects, homework assignments, lab work, presentations, and class activities. Under the direction of the Director of Curriculum & Instruction, you will be responsible for:

1. Teaching four blocks of environmental science and one block of Anatomy, Physiology and Psychology
2. Use an anti-racist, anti-oppression framework to prepare curricula and instructional materials based on learning objectives.
3. Plan curricula and prepare course expectations and materials.
4. Supervise students during non-class time (ex:lunch) as required.
5. Assess student work and provide timely feedback to students and parents via the PowerSchool online grading system.
6. Apply PVPA standards based grading system to report on student course progress and achievement.
7. Attend and participate in regular collaborative team meetings with faculty and school-wide professional development activities
8. Attend and participate in meetings with students and/or parents as scheduled, including open house and parent-teacher conferences.
9. Coordinate with special educators to address the diverse needs of all learners
10. Other duties as required.

Qualifications;

The successful candidate will minimally hold a BA degree, be able to pass a background check (CORI/SORI & Fingerprinting) and be computer literate. Preferred qualifications include:

1. Two or more years of experience teaching science in a public or private school.
2. Eligible for “Highly Qualified” teacher status (MA Certified or able to pass Communication & Literacy and Earth and Space or Biology MTEL exam within 1 year).
3. Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement
4. Experience with high school students
5. Knowledge of discipline curriculum standards
6. Interest or experience in the arts

Other Information/Instructions:

Salary Range: Full time $42,420 to $67,372 annually. Additional $1,000 stipend for individuals who hold a DESE license in subject area and potential for bonus at the end of the fiscal year.

2024-2025 school year consists of 180 school days plus 5 professional development/curriculum work days and a thirty-five hour work week that includes, on average, three class blocks per day of collaborative/independent work time.

To apply, please visit https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=25ca1bdd-0907-4251-b5e1-b1d81b80f69f&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US

Be prepared to provide:

1. A current resume
2. Letter of interest/Introduction
3. Contact information for three references
4. Transcripts indicating degrees awarded
5. Evidence of licensure or any endorsement if applicable