High School Science Teacher / Chemistry

QUALIFICATIONS: - Appropriate teaching certificate issued by the Massachusetts Department of Education for Chemistry grades 9-12. - Ability to communicate effectively. - Effective interpersonal and organizational skills. - B.S./B.A. with a strong GPA in relevant coursework - Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Committee may find appropriate and acceptable. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS: This role is responsible to the principal or his/her designee: must work cooperatively with other professional personnel; may supervise the work of instructional learning assistants, teacher assistants, volunteers, student interns as assigned; evaluated by the principal or his/her designee. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY: To exhibit teaching skills which allow for a maximum of learning and a minimum of disciplinary action; maintains professional relationships with other teachers, students, staff, parents; demonstrates commitment to continued professional development. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Instruction: - one (1) section CP Physical Science and four (4) sections CP Chemistry - Creates and maintains a stimulating physical classroom environment conducive to learning. - Establishes and implements efficient classroom management procedures. - Continually evaluates and records various aspects and indicators of students' progress. - Demonstrates competency in his/her area of training and assignment. - Plans lessons effectively; shows evidence of daily and long term planning. - Makes provisions for individual differences. - Encourages the development of independent work habits. - Uses appropriate language for students to model. - Uses varied and appropriate instructional techniques to accomplish instructional objectives. - Implements the curriculum as prescribed by the school district. - Helps students evaluate their own work. - Communicates clearly, using precise language and acceptable oral expressions. - Monitors students' understanding of the lesson and adjusts teaching when appropriate. - Encourages a positive atmosphere for all students, especially those with special needs. - Demonstrates a positive attitude. - Works to help students acquire a positive self-image. Professional Relationships: - Encourages a respect for opinions, rights, property, and contribution of others. - Communicates and maintains a working relationship with parents. - Maintains confidentiality with respect to students and their performance and records. - Is regularly available for extra-help sessions. - Cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students resolve attitude, behavior, and learning problems. - Leaves clear and complete lessons and instructions for substitutes. - Participates in the evaluation and revision of curriculum. Professional Development: - Continually evaluates his/her own behavior and performance as a teacher. - Participates actively in a professional development program. - Explores new teaching techniques as alternatives to better accomplish predetermined instructional objectives, including the use of educational technology. - Performs non-instructional duties. - Contributes to the schools' extracurricular programs.