Chemistry Teacher

Job Title

Teacher

District Overview

The mission of the Mashpee Public Schools is to ensure a student-centered, comprehensive program of rigor, scope, and depth that prepares all students to be college, career, service, and civic ready and teaches respect and acceptance of others. The vision of the Mashpee Public Schools is that every student, every day, is safe, respected, and engaged to achieve academic and social growth in a personalized learning environment.

Job Description

As a teacher in the Mashpee Public Schools you will be expected to provide rigorous instruction to the diverse population of students in your classroom; align your teaching to the district and state standards; regularly assess students for learning comprehension and modify your teaching to ensure that students are learning; to provide a classroom that is conducive to the learnings needs of all students, especially students who are learning English and students with disabilities.

Performance Responsibilities

• Plan a program of study to meet students' academic, social, and emotional developmental needs.
• Promote high standards and expectations for student achievement.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Promote and appreciate diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning, including implementing specific strategies for students with special needs, 504 plans, and/or second language learners.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals; establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate objectives to students.
• Utilize innovative approaches and instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies to increase student learning and confidence to learn.
• Counsel with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and for the classroom to develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintain order in the classroom.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aids and/or volunteers.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff and school committees. Maintains professional competence through participation in professional growth activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution
• DESE Certification in the content area
• SEI Endorsement
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated experience with elementary learning principles
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required
• Cori and fingerprint clearance are required

Reports To

Principal/Administrator

Length Of Position

184 days, school year (Unit A Contract)

Location

Mashpee Middle High School

Salary

Commensurate with experience

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package includes a Town contribution of 75% towards the cost of health insurance and life/dental/vision plan options, as well as optional deferred compensation plans.