Bedford Public Schools

Invites applications for the position of:

Grade 8 General Science Teacher (Middle School)
FY25

Description:

This position is responsible for teaching 5 sections of Grade 8 science. The teacher will be a member of a teaching team along with teachers of other disciplines who will meet periodically to collaborate.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate knowledge of subject areas outlined by the MA state frameworks

• Constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when students are participating in a hands-on activity using tools and lab equipment

• Provide students with opportunities to become technologically competent

• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and communicate these objectives to students

• Use informal and formal assessments to identify strengths and weaknesses and adjust instruction accordingly

• Appreciate cultural diversity and the importance of communications skills reflecting sensitivity to the feelings of all persons

• Prepare lessons that reflect adaptation for individual student differences

• Help students set achievement expectations and evaluate their progress

• Administer appropriate assessments to measure progress and use the resulting data to inform instruction.

• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other required documentation

• Communicate, including electronically, student progress and development to parents

• Attend and participate in faculty meetings

• Participate in professional growth opportunities.

• Participate in continuous refinement of the instructional program and the overall learning environment

• Use preparation/planning time to include participating as a team member in the continuous improvement process

• Carry out the school’s disciplinary code and procedures in a fair and just manner

• Any other relative duties or responsibilities as requested by the Building Principal and/or Program Administrator consistent with the BEA Contract

• Collaborate with colleagues to improve curriculum and instructional effectiveness for all students.

The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Stamina for 8 hours of student instruction and supervision

• Must be able to safely lift and/or move equipment and supplies as needed in the course of classroom instruction

Qualifications:

Massachusetts General Science Teacher License 5-8 Certification

SEI Endorsement

Master’s Degree Preferred

Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check (C.O.R.I)

Successful completion of National Background check (fingerprinting)

Salary/Benefits:

Per BEA and BPS contract

Bedford Public Schools are committed to hiring, mentoring, and retaining a diverse staff. We are relentless in our efforts to bolster equity, in both academic and work spaces, by fostering a culture of belonging and ensuring our diverse employees and students have equitable access to the resources and opportunities needed to thrive — personally, professionally, and academically.