Science Teacher Middle School

Lowell Community Charter Public School•Lowell, MA

About The Position

Lowell Community Charter Public School seeks a middle school science teacher to plan, prepare, and deliver quality instruction based on state standards, curriculum, and effective teaching practices. The teacher serves students with diverse learning needs and abilities, including students who are linguistically diverse and students with IEPs or 504 plans. The role includes contributing to curriculum and instructional materials, using student data to assess progress and adjust instruction, and fostering independent thinking, creative problem solving, and abstract reasoning. The teacher collaborates with colleagues and families, builds positive relationships with students, and fosters a safe, supportive learning environment. Additional duties include leading Morning Meeting, Advisory meetings, or Restorative Circles several times a week; planning and delivering an enrichment block several times a week; and delivering the Leader in Me curriculum once per week. The school seeks teachers who are empathetic and collaborative and are willing to go above and beyond to support student success.

Requirements

Valid Massachusetts state certification with appropriate endorsement(s).

Nice To Haves

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, effective instruction, and student needs.
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 beginning to advanced English-language learners.
Collaborate with colleagues and participate in meetings and projects.
Model and foster independent thinking, creative problem solving, and abstract reasoning.
Build strong relationships with students and communicate and collaborate with parents to support student success.
Recognize individual learning needs and develop strategies that promote individual achievement.
Use multiple sources of student data to assess progress, modify instruction, and improve learning.
Foster and manage a safe, positive learning environment that supports effective student behavior and success.
Participate in meetings to implement school initiatives and address student needs.
Implement and comply with school policies and the Code of Professional Conduct.
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.