Middle School Science Teacher (Grade 8)

Sizer School is seeking an outstanding Science Teacher to join the middle school instructional team. The teachers at Sizer School bring a passion for implementing and supporting best instructional practices and wrap-around student support services, and a commitment to further promote an already existing positive collaborative school environment. They have a deep passion for the Sizer School mission and teach in and are a part of an exemplary, innovative public middle/high school.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (include but are not limited to)

• Teaches Grade 8 Science courses and promotes the learning and growth of all students by providing high-quality curriculum and instruction and demonstrating respect for a diverse range of student skills and abilities.
• Designs units of instruction with measurable outcomes and challenging tasks.
• Demonstrates instructional practices that establish high expectations, create a safe and effective classroom environment, and demonstrate cultural proficiency.
• Adapts instruction, materials, and assessments to make challenging material accessible to all students, including English learners and students with disabilities.
• Acts as an advisor to a group of students and works to shape curriculum and practice to support the whole student.
• Reflects on the effectiveness of lessons, units, and interactions with students, both individually and with colleagues, and uses insights gained to improve practice and student learning.
• Participates in school-wide and subject specific professional development and grade level team times.
• Regular in-person attendance

Sizer School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Dedication to the Sizer School mission.
• Thorough knowledge of curriculum design, MA Common Core, and assessment tools.
• A Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Highly qualified to teach in the assignment area. MA DESE License in content area with SEI
• Endorsement preferred. Mandatory within the first year of employment.
• Successful experience teaching in a diverse school environment.
• Innovative team player with proven history of service.
• Ability to build strong relationships with students, staff, and families.
• Ability to pass CORI and National Criminal Background Check.
• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required