What are the responsibilities and job description for the Science Teacher (Chemistry) - Wahconah Regional High School (2026-2027 School Year) position at Wahconah Regional High School?
POSITION: High School Science Teacher
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Massachusetts teacher certified/certifiable in science-chemistry, grades 9-12.
- Ability to teach several grade levels and varied abilities among students simultaneously.
- Familiarity with MA Frameworks for science/chemistry.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
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Participate in curriculum review and design.
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Establishes and (as necessary) adjusts instructional goals and objectives, to reflect district/school goals, curriculum policies, and the knowledge, skills, progress, and needs of students.
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Designs lessons that provide opportunities for problem-solving, creativity, and communication skills in relation to authentic, real world problems.
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Establishes and maintains standards for behavior that foster positive student relationships.
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Commits to on-going professional development in content area and pedagogy.
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Plans learning tasks to address individual differences among students
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Develops, administers, and evaluates formative and summative for targeted intervention.
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Monitors and evaluates students’ progress in relation to the MA Frameworks.
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Encourages, secures and maintains the involvement of parents and other community members in support of instruction.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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Effectively collaborates with department and grade level teachers.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Abides by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
- Attends meetings and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
- Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
- Serves on committees as assigned.
- Remains current on instructional practices in education. (e.g. instructional technology)
REPORTS TO:
Principal and/or other Supervisor
SALARY:
$50,954 to $97,434 per year In accordance with the teachers' contract.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Submit letter of application and resume to:
Serena Shorter, Principal
Wahconah Regional High School
150 Old Windsor Road
Dalton, MA 01226
SShorter@cbrsd.org
ANTICIPATED STARTING DATE: August 24, 2026
Central Berkshire Regional School District, in accordance with its non-discrimination and zero tolerance policy, does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, disability, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, veteran status, or gender identity and does not tolerate any form of discrimination, intimidation, threat, coercion and/or harassment that insults the dignity of others by interfering with their freedom to learn and work. [M.G.L. c.76, s5]
Salary : $50,954 - $97,434