Job Description: 

The Brookline Public Schools are seeking an experienced, energetic, and collaborative teacher, who has experience in teaching Physics. This is a one-year position.

 

At Brookline High, Physics is taught in 9th grade, Chemistry in 10th grade, and then Biology in 11th. 

 

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Teaching three classes of first-year physics
• Demonstrating appropriate long and short term preparation for classroom instruction
• Organizing and using a variety of effective teaching techniques, strategies, materials, and technologies to maximize the learning of each child, individually and in group settings
• Continuously assessing student progress, providing students and parents with specific feedback, and using the results to adjust instruction as needed
• Providing opportunities for academic support and challenge
• Keeping current in the field of Physics and in innovative teaching strategies and learning research
• Collaborating with colleagues to examine student data, planning curriculum, and ensuring appropriate learning experiences for all students
• Establishing and maintaining a functional, orderly, and safe classroom environment that is conducive to student learning and builds a sense of community
• Adhering to the protocols of BHS Science Department Safety Manual
• Attending Faculty and Department meetings in proportion to the part-time FTE

 

Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

• Well-developed understanding of Physics
• A thorough understanding of physical safety in a laboratory environment
• Thorough knowledge of how diverse learners acquire/develop conceptual understanding of complex topics
• Experienced in the pedagogy required to effectively help students achieve understanding
• Excellent classroom management skills
• Ability to reflect on personal learning through the analysis of one’s teaching practice, student learning data, and the teaching practices of others
• Ability to be open to constructive critique from supervisors, administrators and colleagues
• Ability to collaborate with all faculty
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Current Massachusetts DESE license in Physics 9-12 (see preferred qualifications)

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• SEI Endorsement
• Dual Massachusetts DESE licensure in Physics 9-12 and another 9-12 Science field
• Master’s Degree
• 2-3 years of experience in teaching Chemistry and Physics

 

The Public Schools of Brookline is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the PSB community through their teaching practice.

The Public Schools of Brookline is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.