Gibbons Middle School, Westborough, MA,

seeks a talented Science Teacher

to join our Science Department for the 2023-24 school year.

The Westborough Public Schools enthusiastically welcome professionals to our district who thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the importance of relationships with our students, staff, families, and community.

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  We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose stellar staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families.
• We educate approximately 4,000 students from Pre-K through age 22, from homes that speak almost 30 different languages. Our student population is approximately 49% Students of Color and 51% White students.
• We support our vibrant, passionate, dedicated, skilled and professional staff through ongoing collaboration and feedback to ensure their safety, health, sense of belonging, and professional growth!

With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful citizens of a global world.

Job Title: Teacher, Middle School Science

Reports to: Principal, Gibbons Middle School

Department: Science, Middle School 7-8

Work Year: 184 days

FLSA Status: Exempt, Unit A

JOB GOAL: The Science Teacher fosters a love of learning that encourages student curiosity, engagement, and growth in a welcoming community of learners. This position will follows the DESE grade-level curriculum standards and utilizes a variety of resources as instructional materials.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education:
• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree from an accredited college/university in a related field

• Professional Certification Required:
• MA DESE license in 5-8 General Science
• SEI Endorsement
• Additional certification in special education and/or ESL highly desirable

• Specialized Knowledge: adolescent development, curriculum frameworks, growth mindset, inclusive practices, cultural proficiency, anti-racist instruction, co-teaching, social-emotional learning, technology integration
  
• Hiring Requirement: Successful completion of CORI, SORI and fingerprinting.

• Preferred Experience:

• Experience teaching English Language Learners and in a diverse public school setting
• Experience with students with special needs, including students with emotional, behavioral, and/or learning challenges
• Strong background in science instruction
• Demonstrated skills in effectively and appropriately integrating technology into lesson design
• Highly desirable to have experience with:
• Co-Teaching
• Technology Integration

Skills:

• Plan and implement differentiated lessons and ongoing formative assessments based on district objectives and the abilities
• Apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional design with a demonstrated commitment to remain current in content knowledge
• Partner and collaborate with team teachers, department colleagues, and specialists
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, colleagues, and parents
• Integrate technology in order to enhance and extend student learning experiences
• Have a passion for working with students, families, and colleagues
• Be flexible, collaborative, and have a growth mindset for self and students

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Creates a welcoming and supportive learning environment that embraces the diversity among individuals and ensures equitable opportunities for student learning
• Provides learning experiences across all subject areas as guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district standards and requirements, while creating an environment that is conducive to student learning and engagement.
• Monitors students' understanding of the curriculum effectively and adjusts instruction, materials, or assessments when appropriate
• Evaluates, innovates, and refines instructional practice and assessment strategies to increase student learning, engagement, and confidence
• Participates in professional development activities, internal and external, and meets district expectations for licensure recertification
• Participates in all faculty:and committee meetings as required, and district-wide committees as needed
• Any other relative duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Science Teacher does not have supervisory responsibilities for other staff, except to direct any paraeducators who may be assigned to his/her/their classroom.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Salary, benefits, and responsibilities per the contract between the Westborough School Committee and the Westborough Education Association.

The Westborough Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other class protected by law.

Date Updated: 5/11/2023