Physics Teacher
Newton Public Schools•Newton, MA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Physics Teacher is responsible for planning, organizing, developing and conducting a comprehensive physics instructional program for high school students in grades 9-12. Physics is a 9th grade course in Newton. Newton also offers 12th grade Physics electives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Appropriate DESE teaching license
- Ability to handle multitude of varying and complex issues
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to use technology effectively
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree or significant post-graduate coursework in subject area
- Experience teaching physics at the high school level
Responsibilities
- Design and implement curriculum and instruction that supports the school and district-wide goals of culturally responsive instruction and universally designed learning.
- Prepare and deliver instructional lessons with clear and measurable outcomes
- Provide appropriate and effective learning experiences for students from a wide range of socio-economic levels and cultural backgrounds
- Use a wide variety of teaching techniques to support student learning
- Design and demonstrate differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students
- Implement accommodations and curricular modifications as specified in educational plans (IEPs) and as needed to meet the learning needs of students
- Use a variety of formal and informal assessments to accurately measure student progress toward and to modify further instruction.
- Use a computer and other technology to support student learning in and out of the classroom
- Provide students with support (remediation and enrichment) using a variety of strategies
- Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum, lesson and assessment design
- Participate actively in faculty, department and team meetings
- Set professional development goals, develop professional development plans, and participate in professional development activities that improve teaching practice
- Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, parents, and the community
- Follow safety procedures and written and verbal instructions
- Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students
- Use an online learning management system to post important materials/information about courses
- Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
