8th Grade science Teacher

Southwick Regional School

Southwick (MA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Southwick Regional School in Southwick, MA seeks an experienced 8th Grade science teacher to support social emotional learning and implement interventions. The candidate must hold DESE certification for the appropriate grade level and have at least five years of teaching experience, with strong communication and leadership abilities.

You will promote trauma-informed practices, coordinate behavior supports, collaborate with faculty and the building principal, and contribute to a positive school

Qualifications

Certification and licensure required.
Minimum 5 years teaching experience at the appropriate level.
Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

Support social-emotional learning through a trauma-informed lens.
Coordinate and monitor student behavior practices.
Serve as a resource for faculty, coaches, counselors, and staff.
Provide social-emotional education for parents.
Help maintain a positive school climate and unity among students.
Support teacher PLCs, Data, 504, and IEP groups.
Assist Building Principal and staff with curricular goals.
Develop and evaluate school programs with district committees.
Monitor assessment data and communicate with outside agencies.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Leadership experience

Trauma-informed approach

De-escalation skills

Education

DESE certification for appropriate grade level

Master degree preferred

Job description

Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District - (MA) Southwick Regional School - Southwick, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

8th Grade science Teacher

Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District - (MA) Southwick Regional School - Southwick, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional SD

Job Details

Job ID: 5909322

Application Deadline: Sep 14, 2026 4:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 31, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position: Teacher

Job Goal: To assist in developing and supporting social emotional learning practices and procedures. To support staff in the development and implementation of appropriate interventions. To engage with all types of learners. To provide de-escalation, behavior management, and mediation when needed. To support and assist teachers and the building principal.

Reports To: Building Principal

Education, Work Experience and Licensure:

Required: Department of Elementary and Secondary Education certification at the appropriate grade level for the position being filled.

At least 5 years of teaching experience at the appropriate level.

Preferred: Evidence of mastery of a wide variety of teacher competencies and the understanding of instructional techniques.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Leadership experience.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Performance Responsibilities:

To support and promote the social-emotional learning of all students through a trauma-informed lens.
To coordinate and monitor student behavior practices.
To serve as a resource for faculty, coaches, counselors, and support staff.
To provide support and social-emotional education for the community of parents.
To assist in developing and maintaining a positive school climate that encourages orderly student conduct.
To promote a feeling of unity and spirit among the student body.
To provide leadership/support as needed to teacher meeting groups such as PLCs, Data, 504, and IEP.
To assist the Building Principal and staff in implementing the school’s curricular and long-range goals.
To develop, implement, and evaluate school programs in collaboration with district committees and other parent/community groups as appropriate.
To provide support and monitoring of assessment data and trends.
To effectively communicate with all outside agencies.
To perform any other duties assigned by the Building Principal.

Physical Requirements: The position requires a moderate amount of walking, standing, sitting and climbing stairs and step stool whenever necessary. Activities also include moderate physical exertion in body movement such as reaching, bending, twisting, grasping, pushing, and pulling of objects. The position requires lifting objects of 20 pounds on a frequent basis, and over 20 pounds occasionally. There is a frequent requirement of fine manipulation associated with the required use of a computer, typewriter, keyboard, calculator, and other business machines.

Environmental Conditions: The occupant is required to work indoors. The regular chemical solvents are toners and cleaning fluids.

Salary: Per negotiated contract

Position Type: Full-Time

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