<p>BIOLOGY TEACHER- West Springfield High School</p> <p>Duties:</p> <ul> <li>Responsible for providing up to date regarding curriculum content. </li><li>Responsible for effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instruction. </li><li>Responsible for mentoring students' understanding of the curriculum effectively and adjusting instruction, materials, or assessments, when appropriate. </li><li>Responsible for effective management of the classroom environment. </li><li>Responsible for effective instruction, which includes making learning goals clear to the students, using appropriate instructional and questioning techniques. </li><li>Responsible for using innovative approaches, and instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn. </li><li>Responsible for the promotion of high standards and expectations for student achievement. </li><li>Responsible for the promotion of equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning, including implementing specific strategies for students with special needs, with 504 plans and/or second language learners. </li><li>Performance of other job-related duties as assigned. </li><li>Maintain data and documentation, as appropriate. </li><li>Participate in school-wide professional development and seek continual feedback and coaching to develop as a teacher </li><li>Responsible for assuring equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability </li><li>Any other assigned duties by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Education: Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution; </li><li>Hold a valid Massachusetts Teaching License in Biology, 9-12 </li><li>Hold a valid Massachusetts SEI Endorsement </li></ul> <p>Salary: Per WSEA Unit A Contract</p>