Middle School Science Teacher

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
? Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards;
? Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards;
? Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices;
? Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide
functions;
? Be accountable for student's mastery of academic standards; and
? Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues
QUALIFICATIONS
? Bachelor's degree
? Possession of MA teaching license in middle school science, including SEI endorsement
? Knowledge of current teaching methods & educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated
instruction based upon student learning styles
? Ability to think critically, problem-solve, backwards plan, analyze & use data and prioritize the
needs of the student
? Teaching experience with a proven track record of producing dramatic achievement gains is
ideal
? Unwavering belief that all students can achieve at high levels and strong commitment to do
whatever it takes for all our students to be college-ready
? Belief in a structured school environment that promotes a positive culture of achievement
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform this job. While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is regularly required to: stand, walk, use hands, talk and hear. The employee may be
required to reach with hands and arms above their head or reach forward, sit, squat, stoop or kneel. The employee must be able to lift or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job
include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust
focus.
Salary in accordance with the Agreement between the Winchendon School Committee and the
Winchendon Teachers' Association.