Chemistry Teacher

Chemistry Teacher New Bedford Public Schools - 2.9 New Bedford, MA Job Details Full-time 14 hours ago Qualifications Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods) Full Job Description We are deeply committed to an inclusive curriculum and school community that reflects the diversity of our student population. We strive to have the highest quality educators and encourage applications from candidates representing a broad range of skills and diverse backgrounds. We seek candidates who are dedicated to inclusion and have a clear interest in being part of the richness of diversity that the New Bedford Public Schools community has to offer.Position: Chemistry TeacherSummary: Provide rigorous lessons aligned to the MA State Frameworks and Next Generation Science Standards that promote independent thinking, creative problem solving, and intellectual curiosity for all students. The successful candidates will be responsible for implementing the district-determined curriculum, utilizing instructional models that promote phenomena-based, three-dimensional science learning.Responsibilities: Plan and implement instruction to ensure that all students meet and exceed MA State Frameworks using the district-determined curriculum. Facilitate student-driven investigations, guide students in developing scientific models, and foster a collaborative classroom environment where students actively engage in scientific practices. Use data to inform instruction, track student progress, and track progress of self through self-evaluation and goal setting. Deliver engaging, targeted instruction that meets MA DESE Standards for high school chemistry. Differentiate services and instruction to meet a variety of student learning needs and strengths. Maintain active communication with students' families in support of their learning and communicate with families consistently and regularly throughout the school year about their children's academic and social progress. Assess student performance using formal, summative, and portfolio assessments to drive instruction. Oversee laboratory experiments safely and effectively. Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.