What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Science Teacher position at Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School?
Applicants must have experience with middle school science; have a Bachelors degree; and be eligible to work in a MA charter school (passed the appropriate MTEL tests or be certified to teach middle/high school science). Advanced degree in education and teaching experience with middle/high school students preferred. Duties include: Planning, developing and implementing class curriculum compliant with state standards under the supervision of the Principal or designee.Designing and teaching science to middle school students. Providing direct services to students, consulting with other professionals, meeting and discussing issues with parents, planning, delivering, and evaluating instructional outcomes, and conducting the research needed to perform the essential functions of the position.The direct instruction is delivered in the classroom and as a field experience.
Consultation with parents, other professionals, and agencies may take place outside the classroom or school.Working as a team member, sharing common planning, professional development, curriculum design, and teaching responsibilities with your team which includes English and Chinese speaking teachers.Assessing student progress toward curricular goals. Teachers will use multiple measures for formative and summative assessments, reflecting best practices in assessment. Teachers will use standardized and internal testing to assess class performance and inform teaching practice, make adjustments in instructional methods to improve student achievement, measure individual growth, highlight areas needing individual attention, and identify areas for professional development and curriculum enhancement.Other duties common to teachers as assigned by administration.
Consultation with parents, other professionals, and agencies may take place outside the classroom or school.Working as a team member, sharing common planning, professional development, curriculum design, and teaching responsibilities with your team which includes English and Chinese speaking teachers.Assessing student progress toward curricular goals. Teachers will use multiple measures for formative and summative assessments, reflecting best practices in assessment. Teachers will use standardized and internal testing to assess class performance and inform teaching practice, make adjustments in instructional methods to improve student achievement, measure individual growth, highlight areas needing individual attention, and identify areas for professional development and curriculum enhancement.Other duties common to teachers as assigned by administration.
