Chemistry Teacher - High School

Southbridge Public Schools serve approximately 2,200 students across six schools—and we're in the midst of an exciting and measurable transformation. In particular, our secondary schools are on a trajectory of rapid improvement.

This success is no accident—it's the result of passionate educators, high-quality curriculum, targeted professional development, and a deep commitment to providing a better education to children in a community that has long been under-served.

If you're an educator who wants your work to matter—who wants to be part of a team that believes deeply in growing people and improving student outcomes—Southbridge is a place where you can see the impact of your efforts every day.

Principal Accountabilities

• Responsible for remaining 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 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.
• Collaborate with SPED and ELL specialists to meet the specific needs of particular students.
• Prepare students for MCAS.
• Understanding of High School philosophy and structure of High School teams.
• 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.

Qualifications-required

Qualifications-preferred

Southbridge Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, age, or sexual orientation.

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