Professor - Chemistry jobs in Lowell, MA

Join our team as a Chemistry teacher!

Home to more than 1600 students, the Pelham School District is comprised of three schools serving Pre-K through 12th grade students. In Pelham we provide a supportive learning environment, a wide variety of extracurricular clubs, activities and sports. Our students and teams are #pelhamproud! Supported by Administrative and professional teams, successful candidates will help support our District goals which are to make Pelham one of the best places to work and having an excellent culture and belonging within our workplace.

About the Position:

Classroom teachers are responsible for the education of students in their charge by employing a variety of instructional techniques that, when implemented, meet the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved. They create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. Our teachers are able to maintain open lines of communication with parents/guardians in order to provide information that will serve the best interests of the students.

• Utilizes district curriculum goals and objectives to write comprehensive lesson plans.
• Uses a variety of audio, visual, manipulative and technological materials and resources to support the district’s curriculum.
• Identifies possible causes of student behavior and deals with the behavior constructively and according to school board policy.
• Assesses students for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
• Utilizes data from standardized tests and a variety of formal and informal assessments to drive instruction.
• Maintains maximum supervision of assigned students at all times and encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Strives to implement, instruct and action the School Districts educational goals and objectives.
• Implements accommodations and modifications as listed on Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and 504 plans.
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administration regulation.
• Participates in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, faculty meetings, curriculum construction and revision).
• Follows district policies, procedures, goals and approved curriculum for content areas.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

A bachelors degree from an accredited educational institution in education and/or a related field. State of New Hampshire certification or be eligible for New Hampshire certification.

What We Offer:

This is a full-time, school year position working 186 days per year. It is covered under our Pelham Education Association (PEA) collective bargaining agreement. Salary, benefits and additional association benefits are in accordance with our collective bargaining agreement which can be found on our website.

Selection Process:

Our interview process is designed for you to learn about our District and why Pelham is a great place to work! Our selection process typically includes an initial phone interview, followed by an in-person interview with school administration and the Superintendent of Schools. The final step in the hiring process is nomination by the School Board.