Job Description
High School Science Teacher The Education Cooperative•4.0 Walpole, MA Job Details Full-time $57,406•$115,514 a year 5 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Professional development assistance Life insurance Qualifications Teamwork Teaching Certification Master's degree Bachelor's degree Working with students Bachelor of Arts Full Job Description
THE ROLE
The Science Teacher provides daily instruction in science in alignment with the MA Curriculum Frameworks in a flexible, differentiated classroom setting at TEC Academy•Phoenix. TEC Academy•Phoenix students are in grades 6-12. The program serves students whose emotional and behavioral challenges are impacting their ability to access instruction in a typical classroom setting, with an eye toward developing necessary skills to experience academic success. OUR ORGANIZATION
The Education Cooperative (TEC) is an educational collaborative and 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in E. Walpole, MA that develops and coordinates educational and organizational programs to meet the needs of our 19 member communities and their students in a way that complements and strengthens their school programs and expands opportunities for their students, educators and communities in the most cost effective manner. TEC Academy is a DESE approved public day school that is designed for students in Grades K-2 and 6-12 with academic, emotional and/or behavioral challenges that necessitate a small, structured educational setting. This position is MTRS eligible. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
Assess students' skills to determine their learning needs Plan engaging lessons with clear, measurable objectives that are relevant to the appropriate curriculum standards and adapted s to meet the needs of students Plan, organize, and assign activities that are specific to each student's abilities Teach and mentor students in whole class, small groups, and one-on-one settings. Implement IEPs, assess students' performance, and track their progress. Discuss student's progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators. Supervise teacher assistants who work with students with disabilities. Prepare and help students transition from grade to grade and post graduation. Maintain effective, ongoing communication with colleagues and district representatives to improve student outcomes. Collaborate in the development of IEP planning notes and IEP progress reports Maintain updated student records, including IEPs, professional reports and required data for all students, in accordance with student records regulations. Participate in staff and other professional development meetings, conferences and teacher training, such as Safety Care. Integrate technology into the classroom practice as an instructional tool and for personal productivity. KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, & SKILLS
Strong instructional pedagogy Skilled at working with students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs and/or a trauma history Expertise and commitment to creating an environment that is welcoming, safe, supportive, and appropriately challenging for all students. Strong communication skills Excellent judgment and decision-making skills Ability to think proactively and respond flexibly Able to exhibit a calm, supportive demeanor in the face of unexpected situations or behavior Adept at building strong relationships with students, their families and other community members. Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a professional team. Technological proficiency•having the necessary skills to produce and maintain reports and communicate electronically. Ability to work under time restraints and meet deadlines. Ability to maintain confidentiality. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS BA
degree from an accredited college or university (Masters' Degree preferred) MA teacher licensure in a science field, grades 8-12 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation, on the telephone. Requires sufficient vision to read printed documents and to view detail on a computer screen for extended periods. Requires frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, and reaching, as well as carrying and occasionally lifting up to 30 lbs. Ability to hear sounds clearly up to twenty feet. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Education Cooperative prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background or national origin or any other class protected by law, and is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. JOB ENVIRONMENT
Work takes place in classrooms and other school rooms/areas, including offices, lunchroom and hallways, within a school building setting, primarily indoors. Pay:
$57,406.00•$115,514.00 per year Benefits:
403(b) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Vision insurance Work Location:
In person
