Science/Math Teacher - Middle School
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Overview
Job Title: Middle School Science and Math Teacher - Job Description: Woodward seeks a middle school science teacher to teach physical science and earth science to students in grades 6-8, along with one section of middle school math foundations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, inquiry-driven educator who brings science to life through labs, projects, and real-world connections, and who is equally comfortable building foundational math skills and confidence in middle school students. - Teaching Assignment: - Job Goal: To provide informed, engaged instruction in one or more subject areas and support students to optimize their capabilities. - Responsibilities: - Additional Responsibilities: - Professional Requirements: - Assessment and Communication: - Special School Events:
• Middle school physical science
• Middle school earth science
• One section of middle school math foundations
• Advisory and assigned duties as described below
• Implement the program core values and mission.
• Establish and implement behavioral norms and maintain consistent routines in the classroom and throughout the school building.
• Provide differentiated classroom instruction through the implementation of curriculum content, methods, and materials, guided by the MA curriculum frameworks and Common Core State Standards.
• Formulate lesson plans, monthly projected plans, and curriculum plans as specified by supervisor.
• Be willing and prepared to be a practitioner of diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in pedagogy.
• Showcase innovation in all classroom practices, both with and without the utilization of a variety of technologies.
• Review all cumulative records of assigned students, including IEPs, evaluations, progress notes, status reports, medical background, etc.
• Maintain parent contact in cooperation with other school staff (i.e., phone log, e-mail, etc.).
• Maintain collaborative communication with staff to ensure consistent educational delivery.
• Attend to assigned duties (i.e., lunch, morning duty, clubs, advisory, affinity groups, etc.).
• Attend weekly staff meetings, in-service training, parent meetings, and student-centered staff meetings.
• Establish goals to continue professional growth and development.
• Maintain a respectful, positive, proactive professional attitude.
• Develop an ongoing, problem-solving relationship with supervisor, seeking guidance as necessary.
• Use a wide variety of assessments, including individual, common, and external assessments, to inform and evaluate teaching and learning.
• Compile progress and report card grades and/or individual student progress reports as required and within estimated timelines.
• Communicate student progress regularly with parents and/or community when necessary.
• Attend special school events, admissions open houses, and info sessions.