High School Biology Teacher, Long-Term Substitute

TYPE OF POSITION: Full time (1.0); 2025-2026 school year;

LOCATION: Seekonk High School

REPORTS TO: Building Principal 

The High School Biology Teacher, Long-Term Substitute is responsible for providing learning experiences in Life Science, guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district standards and requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred
• Valid license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Biology 8-12 is Required; additional licensure in Chemistry or Physics is preferred. 
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with students and adults.
• Commitment to remain current in content knowledge and teaching strategies.
• Ability to relate well with students, colleagues, parents, and staff.
• Experience in teaching Honors or Advanced Placement courses is a plus.
• Experience teaching Project Lead The Way is also preferred.

SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planning and implementing standards-based lessons with clear objectives.
• Designing and demonstrating differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students. (Modify, scaffold, etc. for Special Education and English Language Learners)
• Using a variety of formal and informal assessments to accurately measure student progress toward mastery of grade-level standards and to modify further instruction.
• Providing a motivating and stimulating, safe and supportive learning environment.
• Adapting Science lessons for individual, small group, and remedial instruction to meet the needs of identified students or subgroups of students.
• Developing and maintaining pupil-teacher relationships conducive to effective teaching and learning as well as fostering a safe environment in which students can thrive.
• Maintaining a growth mindset.
• Demonstrates understanding of a variety of cultures including their values, traditions, as well as communication styles, and incorporates that knowledge into their instruction.
• Establishing and maintaining standards and expectations of student behavior.
• Participating in school-wide and department-wide professional development activities.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and the community, including collaborating with colleagues on curriculum, lesson planning and assessment design.
• Proficient use of instructional technology to support student learning in and out of the classroom.
• Other duties, as assigned according to the SEA contract.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.  The Seekonk Public Schools strives to provide a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment in which all students can thrive and succeed in its schools. The Seekonk Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles, sex, age, gender identity, disability, religion, national origin, limited English proficiency, sexual orientation, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions or homelessness. and ensures that all students have equal rights of access and equal enjoyment of the opportunities, advantages, privileges, and courses of study.