What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Technology Engineering (Long Term Substitute - May-October 2025) position at Ottoson Middle School?
The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and
working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives, values, and experiences. We
welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society, are creative and willing to try new approaches, and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge, are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students, are ready to engage in two-way partnership with families, and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole.
Type of Position:
Long Term Sub (Maternity Leave) Technology/Engineering Teacher (May 2025 through end of school year, and beginning of school year in 2025-2026)
Location:
Ottoson Middle School, Arlington, MA
This position is a grade 7/8 Technology/Engineering teaching position. Design challenges, directly linked to the Science/Technology Engineering State Frameworks are given to the students to explore the following Technologies: Transportation, Construction, Manufacturing, and Communication. The program is considered a model Tech/Engineering/Design program.
This individual should be enthusiastic, energetic, and willing to utilize/implement project based
learning and critical and creative thinking skills into a very hands-on, instructional-technology
rich environment. An understanding of or willingness to learn the science concepts behind each
challenge is important. The position requires collaborate daily with the other members of the
department on curriculum development, assessment, instructional strategies, and modifications.
Qualifications:
1. (preferred) Licensed in Technology/Engineering, or Middle School Science.
2. Commitment to remain current in content knowledge and teaching strategies through
readings, discussions, coursework and conferences.
Reports To:
Director of Science, K-12
Gibbs School Principal
Arlington values diversity. The Arlington Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, age, ancestry, or disability.
Salary : $310 - $334
