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Mystic Valley Regional Charter School 7-12th Grade Physics Teacher in Malden, Massachusetts
About MVRCS:
Mystic Valley Regional Charter School in Malden, MA was founded in 1998. The School serves over 1,600 students in Kindergarten through Grade 12.
Great teachers, carefully selected curricula presented with fidelity, high expectations, and traditional pedagogy are the keys to student success at Mystic Valley.
Mystic Valley annually finds itself among the top public schools not only within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts but in New England and throughout the nation. Our students have attained the highest levels of success at the post-secondary level, a testament to the preparation they received from their time at Mystic Valley.
Mystic Valley students in Grades K-12 report to school in dress code and are in attendance for 200 days of instruction. The normal school day is 60 minutes longer than most traditional public schools. Together, these factors have enabled MVRCS to deliver on its promise of providing its students with the opportunity to obtain a world-class education.
Job Description:
The Physics Teacher is responsible for implementing Mystic Valley Regional Charter School’s (MVRCS) Physics program in Grades 7-12. The Physics Teacher delivers instruction according to Core Knowledge, both in curriculum and methodology. MVRCS’s high school program features the rigorous and world-renowned International Baccalaureate (IB) program, and high school Science assignments may include IB coursework.
Responsibilities:
Oversee and analyze student outcomes in physics.
Interact with parents, students, staff and community.
Develop, select and change instructional materials and plans to attain all students requirements.
Provide educational environment commensurate to physical, social, intellectual and emotional development of children.
Stimulate to maintain and enhance professional competence.
Maintain and manage apt records and follow needed methods and practices.
Supervise suitable use and care of materials, equipment and facilities.
Participate in meetings and perform on staff committees as needed.
Analyze and grade students’ laboratory work, class work, papers and assignments.
Compile, administer and ensure to grade examinations along with assign work to others.
Maintain and update student attendance records, grades and varied required records.
Monitor students’ laboratory work.
Periodically assist in exam proctoring and is expected to be available to students for extra help. Additional duties may include, but are not limited to, lunchtime coverage, study hall duty, coverage of additional classes and teaching MCAS math preparatory classes to sophomores.
Implement the school’s assertive discipline model for classroom management with fidelity.
Attend all staff meetings and participate in staff development programs.
Other responsibilities as assigned by the Science Department Chair and/or Assistant Director.
Requirements:
At least a bachelor’s degree in Physics.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.
Ability to write reports and correspondence.
Ability to evaluate information and determine/recommend an appropriate course of action.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and the community.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all school requirements, state and federal laws, and MVRCS policies.
Experience evaluating student skills and writing reports interpreting/summarize findings.
Strong collaborative, teaching, coaching, and leadership skills to support student programming and work in a team setting.
Strong organizational skills to balance the demands of a multi-tasking position.
Knowledge of specialized content area as well as any related laws and procedures.
Ability to plan and implement lessons based on district and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
Successful completion of applicable MTEL tests within one year of employment.
This position reports to the Science Department Chair. The position will be evaluated yearly and will be an annual appointment.
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