What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biology and Chemistry Teacher position at Falmouth Public Schools?
POSTING of VACANCY
Biology and Chemistry Teacher
Falmouth High School
2025-2026 School Year
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Massachusetts dual licensure Biology, 8-12, and Chemistry, 8-12, required
- SEI Teacher Endorsement, preferred
- Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment, required
- Master’s Degree, preferred
- Demonstrated ability to teach all levels of high school science
- Demonstrated experience in successfully motivating students of varying ability levels, skills, and readiness
- Such other qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may deem acceptable and appropriate
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Under the direction of the Department Head and in collaboration with department colleagues, develop curricular objectives and implementation strategies in alignment with the learning standards of the state curriculum frameworks.
- Under the direction of the Department Head and in collaboration with department colleagues, design, implement, and revise curricular units as well as develop a clear and consistent grading rubric for courses.
- Under the direction of the Department Head and in collaboration with department colleagues, develop daily and long-range plans for each course taught relating instruction to the needs of the students, curricular objectives, and state learning standards.
- Effectively advance excellence and equity in each class through instructional practices designed to meet the unique needs of students who are advanced, multilingual English language learners as well as the accommodations and modifications for students qualifying for a 504 plan or special education services.
- Implement a variety of instructional techniques to ensure student engagement, growth, and achievement.
- Keep accurate and appropriate grading and attendance records.
- Develop effective relationships with students.
- Evaluate each student's progress in science skills, knowledge, and understanding.
- Using available media, routinely communicate with students, families, colleagues, counselors, and administrators regarding each student’s individual progress.
- Establish and maintain standards of student behavior.
- Effectively employ classroom management strategies to create a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Accept supervision and guidance from the Department Head and Principal.
- Attend professional meetings as required and scheduled.
- Serve on committees for curriculum revision and for the general operation of the school.
- Continue professional growth by attending meetings, seminars, courses, and other endorsed professional learning.
- Such other responsibilities as assigned by the Principal and/or Department Head.
SALARY: In accordance with FEA Unit A contract.
APPLICATION: Please apply until filled to:
Falmouth Public Schools: www.falmouth.k12.ma.us
#FHS-Science26-1 Lori Duerr, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools
INTERNAL POSTING DATE: 04/17/2025
EXTERNAL POSTING DATE: 04/27/2025
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