Science Teacher - Biology - Durfee High School

About the position

The Science Teacher at Fall River Public Schools is responsible for developing students' awareness of the role of science in economic and social progress. The teacher will motivate students to acquire knowledge of scientific facts and principles, as well as skills in scientific methods of problem-solving. The position aims to discover and develop the special talents of pupils in scientific fields.

Responsibilities

• Teaches skills, knowledge, and scientific attitudes through courses in general science, earth sciences, biology, chemistry, physics, physiology, or science problems to secondary pupils.
• Plans a science program involving demonstrations, lectures, discussion, and student experiments; organizes laboratory activities for optimum learning.
• Demonstrates scientific concepts by use of scientific apparatus, experiments, and instructional aids.
• Provides individual or small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils.
• Instructs pupils in proper use, care, and safe handling of chemicals, science equipment, and plant and animal life.
• Provides for safe storage and proper use of materials, equipment, and tools.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior for a productive learning environment.
• Evaluates each pupil's growth in knowledge, skills, and scientific attitudes.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities.
• Identifies pupils' needs and cooperates with other professional staff members.
• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
• Assists pupils in selection and development of individual research projects.
• Cooperates with school administration in providing science displays and programs.
• Communicates with parents and school counselors on pupil progress.
• Participates in hands-on technology training with students.

Requirements

• Appropriate Massachusetts Licensure
• Bachelor's Degree with major or minor in Science preferred.
• Basic Computer Competencies