Chemistry Teacher

Tolland Public School Chemistry Teacher

Tolland High School Tolland Public Schools is excited to welcome a dedicated and passionate science teacher to our team! We are seeking an innovative individual who embodies a growth mindset and is committed to fostering student success. Successful candidates demonstrate a passion for teaching and actively engage in collaboration with parents and fellow teachers to create a supportive learning environment. Additionally, they exhibit confidence in using technology as a teaching tool and remain committed to staying current and continuously improving their teaching practices. This person would teach five sections of Chemistry and one section of Environmental Science in our block scheduling model. Candidates should also understand the importance of involvement in the community and student engagement and empowerment and value ongoing professional development and authentic collaboration with other faculty and staff to advance the school's mission and strategic vision.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Implements the TPS science curriculum consistent with school and district goals, mission, and vision.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individuals and small group instruction, student centered learning and growth positive mindsets.
• Incorporates problem based learning opportunities into instruction.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual small group instruction as needed.
• Provides appropriate, meaningful, and timely feedback to improve student achievement.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Incorporates technology and digital tools appropriately into instruction.
• Reviews and implements modifications, accommodations, and intervention plans for all students both general and special education.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Ability to employ a variety of teaching techniques through the use of appropriate instructional materials to meet the needs of all learners.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with students, and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to provide students with opportunities to develop critical thinking skills, while affording opportunity for creative activity.
• Ability to collaborate with instructional teams, a dynamic department, data team and school support staff.

Qualifications Profile:

• CT State Certification with Chemistry Endorsement.
• EOE