Job Description

SCIENCE TEACHER - BIOLOGY
West Springfield High School
West Springfield Public Schools

Job ID: 4299710 Application Deadline: Posted until Filled
Posted: June 9, 2023 Starting Date: August 28, 2023

Job Description
Biology Teacher
West Springfield High School

Essential duties and responsibilities Include, but are not limited to, the following:
-Responsible for providing up to date regarding curriculum content.
-Responsible for effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instruction.
-Responsible for mentoring students¿ understanding of the curriculum effectively and adjusting instruction, materials, or assessments, when appropriate.
-Responsible for effective management of the classroom environment.
-Responsible for effective instruction, which includes making learning goals clear to the students, using appropriate instructional and questioning techniques.
-Responsible for using innovative approaches, and instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn.
-Responsible for the promotion of high standards and expectations for student achievement.
-Responsible for the promotion of equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning, including implementing specific strategies for students with special needs, with 504 plans and/or second language learners.
-Performance of other job-related duties as assigned.
-Maintain data and documentation, as appropriate.
-Participate in school-wide professional development and seek continual feedback and coaching to develop as a teacher
-Responsible for assuring equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability
-Any other assigned duties by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee.

Salary: Per Unit A Contract
Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1

Welcome to West Springfield High School!

West Springfield High School is a dynamic learning organization committed to student achievement and continuous improvement. We strive to create a personalized learning community that emphasizes equity and access so that students demonstrate high levels of academic mastery. Our faculty believes in the importance of rigor, relevance,reflection and relationships in teaching and learnin