Classroom Teacher / Science

Job Description:

Region 14 Vacancy

POSITION: Science Teacher

LOCATION: Woodbury Middle School

START DATE: August 21 & 22, 2024 (New Faculty Orientation)

August 26, 2024 (First Day for All Teachers)

DEADLINE DATE: June 5, 2024

PRIMARY FUNCTION: A Woodbury Middle School science teacher implements the comprehensive science curriculum. Woodbury Middle School teachers are leaders in their field and specialize in meeting students' needs in and across a variety of State and National Standards. WMS science teachers work with their instructional leader to continually develop cutting-edge curricula and lessons.

EDUCATION TRAINING/REQUIREMENTS: State of Connecticut Certification 034 (General Science) required or any related Middle School Science Certification (i.e. 234 General Science, Middle School, 4-8).

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Candidate preferably has a background in the following areas:

• Laboratory Experience

• Curriculum Writing

• Lesson Planning

• NGSS Preparation

REPORTS TO: Principal/Assistant Principal

WORK YEAR: By Contract

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instruct in accordance with the Region 14 teacher job description

• Develop and deliver a comprehensive science curriculum

• Consult and collaborate with teachers, staff, and parents in understanding and meeting the needs of students in the school setting

• Confer with families and professionals in the school and community for the best interests of the students

• Plan, evaluate, and revise the science courses and programs

• Pursue continuous professional growth to stay abreast of changes in the field

• Perform additional duties, where appropriate, which are assigned within the scope of employment and certification

• Consult and collaborate with stakeholders and develop and support a safe school climate

• Utilize differentiated instructional strategies to teach science

• Collaborate with teaching colleagues on grade level teams and subject area teams

• Demonstrate willingness to seek and act on feedback from instructional leaders, colleagues, and administrators

• Establish and maintain frequent communication with parents

• Evaluate student needs based on data and employ a variety of instructional strategies to meet these needs

• Collaborate with support staff and interventionists to develop and evaluate progress towards meeting measurable goals and objectives

• Participate in professional learning opportunities provided by the district and incorporate new learning into instructional practices

Candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

UNION AFFILIATION: Nonnewaug Teachers' Association

ONLINE APPLICATION:

Letter of intent

Resume

3 Letters of reference

Transcripts

Proof of certification

Wendy J. Rossi, Human Resource Coordinator

The Regional School District 14 Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, national/ethnic origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or disability in its programs, activities, and employment practices as set forth in compliance with the Office of Civil Rights, Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504. Any person having inquiries concerning Regional School District 14 Public Schools' compliance with Section 504, Title VI or Title IX should contact: Dina Ericson, Director of Student Services, Regional School District 14, 5 Minortown Road, PO Box 469, Woodbury, CT 06798 (203) 263-0416.