Science Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Summary of position :

The Walker Beacon School is a coeducational therapeutic middle and high school program for students with mental health, social, and emotional challenges.

The Science Teacher will develop and implement course curricula in the assigned areas of teaching and provide consultation to general education teachers.

Education and Licensure

Required : Bachelor’s Degree with certification in Moderate Special Needs, 5-12

Preferred : Master’s Degree

Experience

Required : 1 year direct teaching experience

Preferred : 2 years

Essential functions :

• Develop and implement course curricula particular to assigned areas of teaching.
• Develop formative and summative assessments, and provide evaluative feedback, for each student in every class.
• Provide consultation to other teachers who have students with learning disabilities in their classes.
• Maintain attendance records for each class or session; posting the attendance daily.
• Maintain grade records for each class.
• Share in finding and ordering of new curriculum materials.
• Create a safe environment by incorporating therapeutic supports into the classroom, and enforcing all school rules and guidelines.
• Attend scheduled meetings, professional development trainings as schedule or assigned.
• Complete and submit course outlines and unit plans for each course.
• Participate in fulfilling administrative tasks for special education students, such as Progress Reports and Individual Educational Plans.
• Meet weekly with the Education Coordinator or Principal for supervision.
• Document critical incidents, as needed.
• Act as Academic Advisor / Homeroom Teacher to selected students.
• Share information on student progress with other members of the Beacon staff, including clinicians, guidance counselors, the nurse and administrators.
• Participate in the milieu, including leading activities, advising clubs, monitoring the Commons and other student areas.
• Provide academic support to assigned students.
• Communicate regularly with students and families about progress and / or concerns.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Company Description

Founded in 1961, Walker Therapeutic & Educational Programs (Walker) is a leading nonprofit organization providing comprehensive programming in the fields of child welfare, children’s behavioral health, and special education.

Walker provides high-quality, evidence-informed supports and services to children and families from over 150 communities throughout Massachusetts.

While Walker is perhaps best known for offering effective therapeutic settings in both its residential and education programs, Walker’s portfolio of programs includes a full array of outpatient, home-based, and community-based services.

Company Description

Founded in 1961, Walker Therapeutic & Educational Programs (Walker) is a leading nonprofit organization providing comprehensive programming in the fields of child welfare, children’s behavioral health, and special education.

Walker provides high-quality, evidence-informed supports and services to children and families from over 150 communities throughout Massachusetts.

While Walker is perhaps best known for offering effective therapeutic settings in both its residential and education programs, Walker’s portfolio of programs includes a full array of outpatient, home-based, and community-based services.