Science Teacher Middle School

Lowell Community Charter Public School•Lowell, MA

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About The Position

Lowell Community Charter Public School seeks a middle school science teacher to provide a quality instructional program for students with diverse learning needs. The teacher plans and delivers focused instruction based on state standards, subject matter, the school’s curriculum, and student needs. The role includes teaching students across a range of abilities and interests, supporting linguistically diverse students and students with IEPs or 504 plans, and fostering independent thinking, creative problem solving, and abstract reasoning. The teacher collaborates with colleagues and families, builds strong relationships with students, and uses student data to assess progress and adapt instruction. Additional duties include leading Morning Meeting, Advisory, or Restorative Circles several times a week; planning and delivering an enrichment block several times a week; and delivering the Leader in Me curriculum weekly. Teachers are expected to contribute to school initiatives and comply with school policies and the Code of Professional Conduct.

Nice To Haves

Valid Massachusetts state certification with appropriate endorsement(s).
Successful and recent experience as a school teacher in the posted subject area.
Second-language or language-acquisition background.
Experience working with students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and cultures.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and deliver instruction based on state standards, curriculum, and effective teaching practices.
Teach science content and skills using the curriculum designated by LCCPS.
Teach students across a full range of abilities and interests, including linguistically diverse students and students with IEPs or 504 plans.
Contribute to curriculum, instructional materials, assessment tools, and lesson plans for students of differing ages, levels, and abilities, including English-language learners at varying proficiency levels.
Use multiple sources of student data to assess progress, modify instruction, and improve learning.
Recognize individual student learning needs and develop strategies to promote achievement.
Foster independent thinking, creative problem solving, and abstract reasoning.
Build strong relationships with students and communicate and collaborate with parents to support student success.
Create and manage a safe, positive learning environment that promotes effective student behavior and success.
Collaborate with faculty and participate in meetings and projects addressing student needs and school initiatives.
Lead Morning Meeting, Advisory meetings, or Restorative Circles several times a week.
Plan and deliver an enrichment block several times a week.
Deliver the Leader in Me curriculum once per week.
Implement and comply with school policies and the Code of Professional Conduct.