Biology Teacher Jobs

About The Position

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 biology 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.