Middle School Science & Technology Teacher

TITLE:                                   Middle School Science & Technology Teacher

TYPE OF POSITION:           Full-time (1.0), 2008-2009 school year; salary commensurate with experience and education

LOCATION:                          Middle School, Hopkinton, Massachusetts

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All qualified candidates

 

The Middle School Science & Technology Teacher provides learning experiences in the science/technology/engineering area, and develops in each student an awareness of the role of science, technology and engineering in economic and social progress; motivates each student to apply knowledge of the engineering design process to solve problems; and discovers and develops special talents of students in the science and technology fields.  The Middle School Science & Technology Teacher reports to the principal.       

DUTIES

Duties include, but are not limited to:

1.      Provides learning experiences in Science, Technology, and Engineering guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district standards and requirements, while creating and environment that is conducive to student learning and involvement. Monitors students' understanding of the curriculum effectively and adjusts instruction, materials, or assessments when appropriate.

2.      Evaluates, tries innovative approaches, and refines instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies available to teachers, to increase student learning, involvement, and confidence to learn.

3.      Demonstrates appreciation for and sensitivity to, the diversity among individuals and strives to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning.

4.      Maintains and improves professional competence through attendance at professional development events, and by self-generated activities that meet district expectations and the requirements for re-certification

5.      Shares responsibility for accomplishing the goals and priorities of his/her grade/team/department, building and school district, attending all faculty and committee meetings as required, and district-wide committees as needed.

6.      Other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered qualified for this position, candidates must have the following: Licensed, or eligible for licensure in Science or Technology/Engineering, grades 5-8 by the Massachusetts Department of Education; Bachelor's Degree, Master’s preferred, from an accredited college or university, in a related field; Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, to children and adults; Commitment to remain current in content knowledge and teaching strategies; Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and in conformity with state certification requirements.         

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

To be considered for this vacancy, please reference Job Posting #08-43 in the subject line, and submit:

1.    Cover letter, which should include a statement of your educational philosophy;

2.    Resume, which should contain applicable license/certification information; and

3.    The contact information for three professional references.

 

Submit the above required information to:   hpsjobs@hopkinton.k12.ma.us    Please note: this address is for application materials only.  E-mail is our preferred method of application, however, if you wish to apply by mail, please send the required items to:

 

Human Resources (Job Vacancy #08-43)

Hopkinton Public Schools

89 Hayden RoweHopkinton, MA 01748

 

Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

 

The Hopkinton Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or treatment in its programs and activities. The Hopkinton Public School district is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workplace.  The school system’s educational philosophy and personnel goals, including the goal of equal employment opportunity, will be considered in filling all positions.