Grade 7-12 Science Teacher – North Adams Public Schools – North Adams, MA

Job Goal: To develop in each pupil an awareness of the role of science in economic and social progress; to motivate each pupil to acquire knowledge of scientific facts and principles, and skills in scientific methods of problem solving; and to discover and develop special talents of pupils in scientific fields.Supervision: Reports to the Building Principal. Performance Responsibilities: 1.Teaches skills, knowledge, and scientific attitudes through courses in general science, earth science, biology, chemistry, physics, physiology, or science problems to secondary pupils, using the course of study adopted by the School Committee and other appropriate learning activities. 2.Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school.3.Collaborates with colleagues to develop and implement lesson plans and analyze student data to adjust teaching practices.4.Plans a science program involving demonstrations, lectures, discussions, and student experiments; organizes laboratory activities for optimal learning.5.Demonstrates scientific concepts by use of scientific apparatus, experiments, and standard or teacher-prepared charts, sketches, and other instructional aids.6.Provides individualized and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils and to accommodate circumstances where a variety of projects and experiments are being worked on simultaneously.7.Instructs pupils in proper use, care, and safe handling of chemicals, science equipment, and plants and animal life.8.Provides for safe storage and proper use of materials, equipment, and tools. Makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to equipment as required.

9.Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior for a productive learning environment during class sessions, laboratory sessions, and field trips.10.Evaluates each pupils growth in knowledge and skills in course being taught. 11.Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school, and in self-selected professional growth activities.12.Selects and requests books, instructional aids, science equipment, chemicals, and supplies, and maintains inventory records as required.13.Communicates with parents and school counselors on pupil progress.14.Identifies pupil needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.15.Assists pupils in selection and development of individual research projects.16.Cooperates with school administration in providing science displays and programs for the school and community, and in sponsoring science activities.17.Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned workday.18.Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.19.Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.20.Any other duties as may be assigned by the Principal.The Committee’s policy of nondiscrimination will extend to students, staff, the general public, and individuals with whom it does business; No person shall be excluded from or discriminated against in admission to a public school of any town or in obtaining the advantages, privileges, and courses of study of such public school on account of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.