What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Chemistry/Physics Teacher position at Conant High School?
Conant High School is seeking a learner-centered educator to round out our Science team as our Physics/Chemistry teacher.
Conant High School embraces a team approach where collaboration 6-12, as with subject area teams, is structured into the weekly schedule in order to maximize student learning. The ideal candidate has an understanding of modern learning practices that differentiates formative and summative assessments with all lessons connected to learning outcomes. In addition, the candidate will:
Instruct and assess relevant and rigorous learner outcomes written in learning progressions.
Utilize inquiry and hands-on lab activities to supplement content instruction on a regular basis.
Integrate expectations and instruction in higher level thinking within all instructional units.
Nurture within each learner an interest and fondness for science and scientific inquiry.
Develop learner skill and interest in reading, interpreting, and utilizing informational text.
Align curriculum, instruction and assessment to clear learning targets.
Offer opportunities for meaningful learner voice and choice.
Establish a strong, positive learning environment.
Serve as a Teacher Mentor for a small group of learners.
Assess and monitor learning using a variety of methods and adjust instruction accordingly to individual learner needs.
Be a positive and active member of various learning communities within the school.
