Middle School Science Teacher

The Sharon Academy Middle School (Grades 7-8) is seeking a qualified, full-time, Science teacher. In addition to teaching an integrated, proficiency-based Science curriculum, this position includes being a student advisor and teaching an afternoon Specials class (Emotional, Social, Physical Curriculum).

Teaching Responsibilities:

• Teachers work according to the school calendar, including at least 175 teaching days, all scheduled in-service days, and school events as outlined below.
• Middle School teaching staff must make themselves available to students and families before and after school, between 7:45 am-3:45 pm. Teachers working less than full time should be available for apportioned and appropriate amounts of time.
• Full-Time teachers (100% FTE) teach Morning Block Classes (65%) and afternoon specials (25%) and serve as advisors/assist with daily duties (10%).
• Assist with daily staff duties including opening the school on their designated day, supervising lunch and recess, serving as a crossing guard, and study halls.
• Participate in overnight experiential field trips to be determined annually.
• Participate in the two-week Circus Interim program at least to the contracted percentage, excluding hourly employees. For 100% FTE this will include extended days for planning, set-up, and performances. These extended days are offset by a canceled day of school the Monday following the circus.
• Help plan and participate in TSA Middle School Orientation Week: involves some summer communication before TSA August Inservice Days.
• Employ innovative, proficiency-based practices of teaching and assessment.
• Write Report Card comments 3x per year.
• Support the continuity of learning in all platforms.
• Update the learning management system, keep grade data current to within two weeks, comment on student progress regularly.
• Update course syllabus.

• Bachelor's degree in Science Education or related field.
• Valid teaching certification.
• Experience in teaching Science to middle school students.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and students.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.