Job Description

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

Job ID: 4299687 Application Deadline: Posted until Filled
Starting Date: August 28, 2023

Job Description
Chemistry Teacher
West Springfield High School

Under the direction of the school principal and department head, the teacher will guide the educational process to ensure achievement of the district curriculum goals. The candidate must be able to plan and implement high quality standards-based lessons, differentiated for all learners that use a variety of current educational practices. Experience teaching Chemistry in a High School setting is preferred. You will instruct students in accordance with the educational philosophy, policies, and curriculum of the district.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
-Provide academic subject instruction in science, ensuring that curriculum map and schedule are followed.
-Plan for class activities, including preparing units and daily lesson plans, identifying materials to implement class activities, preparing class projects, giving students feedback on completed work to insure mastery of presented material, and grading of tests and assignments in a timely manner.
-Confer with other teachers concerning cross-curricular opportunities.
-Communicate with parents on a regular basis about schedule, assignments, events, and individual student needs.
-Meet with parents during scheduled conferences during the school year.
-Maintain grades and curriculum assessments online.
-Attend weekly faculty meetings with division head and curriculum meetings as needed.
-Collaborates as a team player with teaching colleagues and administration.

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 learning.