POSITION SUMMARYFor the position of Science Teacher, we seek an individual with a strong background in high school Science instruction including lab-based and experiential learning practices. The successful candidate will be passionate about educating all students and will be an enthusiastic contributor to a dynamic school environment that has a strong record of academic success. This is a full time teaching position.BART teachers are skillful educators, and: Welcome the challenge of being a teacher in an organization committed to excellence, equity, and social justice;Believe that data-driven instruction is a powerful way to educate students;Recognize that objective assessments of student performance are important tools that must be used in concert with deep, analytical thinking assignments to assess student understanding;Excel in facilitating mixed-ability learning environments;Demonstrate depth of content knowledge and pedagogical skills in their field;Model themselves as continuous learners to students, parents, peers, and supervisors;Collaborate effectively with others on curriculum, instruction, and assessment; andBelieve in creating a consistent environment throughout the School for discipline, classroom management, and classroom routines.EXPECTATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIESDaily and Weekly Expectations: Instruction: Teach 3 - 5 classes daily in a rotating schedule (depending on subject area; class lengths may vary).Planning & Development: Plan lessons and instruction; assess student work; collaborate with team teachers on curriculum and assessment; participate in reflective practice and professional development.Discipline / Classroom Management: Follow the schools prescribed discipline, classroom management and classroom routines to ensure a consistent environment across the school for all students.Online Gradebook: Maintain an up-to-date online gradebook with information on class syllabus, homework, unit plans, etc. to facilitate communication with students and their families.
Daily Team Meetings: Participate in regularly scheduled grade level and discipline-based team meetings to identify students who may be struggling, improve school culture, work as a cross-disciplinary team to integrate curriculum, and build / improve curriculum across grade levels. Student Meetings: Attend IEP, 504 and other family meetings as needed. Additional Coverage and Other Duties (as needed): Monitor breakfast, lunch, and hallways; provide co-teaching and substitute coverage for other teachers, and lead extracurricular activities, advisories, or academic support.Annual Expectations: Teacher Residency (August): participate in training and professional development; refine curriculum scope and sequence; participate in preparing to address School-wide annual goals.Instruction (late August-June): school year runs from the end of August until the middle/end of June, following the local districts holiday schedules. Professional Development Days (monthly): participate in full and half-day professional development activities.Observation (30-60 minutes/month): observe and/or participate in other teachers classes to learn and share new ideas.Best Practices Sharing: Support the School in developing best practices and sharing them with the broader education community.Proctor MCAS, PSAT, AP, and Other Exams: Follow all instructions to maintain the integrity of accountability exams.
