Biology Teacher of Secondary Education

Dudley-Charlton-Regional-School-Distric; Grand View Estates (MA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Dudley-Charlton Regional School District Shepherd Hill Reg High in Dudley, MA is seeking a Biology Teacher for secondary education. Responsibilities include planning lessons aligned with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, motivating students, maintaining a safe classroom, collaborating with colleagues, and communicating with parents about progress.

Starting date: Immediately; salary range: $59,437 to $101,507 per year.

Qualifications

• Plan lessons aligned with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
• Maintain a safe, engaging learning environment and motivate students.
• Communicate pupil progress to parents through reports and conferences.

Responsibilities

• Plan lessons aligned with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
• Motivate students and maintain a conducive learning environment.
• Supervise pupils to ensure health, safety and positive interactions.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan curriculum and participate in PLCs.
• Assist in inventory and maintenance of instructional materials.
• Attend department and faculty meetings.
• Communicate progress to parents via interim reports and conferences.
• Prepare classes and assess student work outside regular hours.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and meet district requirements.
• Align teaching with Principles of Effective Teaching as specified by regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Communication with parents

Collaboration

Professional development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Dudley-Charlton Regional School District Shepherd Hill Reg High - Dudley, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Biology Teacher of Secondary Education

Dudley-Charlton Regional School District Shepherd Hill Reg High - Dudley, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5946950

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 01, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Responsibilities: At his/her assigned school(s), and in accordance with the provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws, the teacher’s duties shall include but are not limited to the following:

1. Plan effective lessons aligned with appropriate level Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
2. Motivate pupils’ interest and maintain a classroom environment conducive to instruction in the general education curriculum, and the promotion of student learning and achievement.
3. Properly supervise pupils to insure health and safety as well as positive interaction among peers.
4. Work cooperatively with teaching colleagues to plan, develop curriculum, and be a contributing member of a professional learning community.
5. Contribute to the proper inventory, care, maintenance, storage, of instructional materials and equipment, along with other staff members.
6. Attend and actively participate in department level and full faculty meetings.
7. Maintain ongoing communication with parents relative to pupil progress including preparation of interim progress reports, quarterly grades for report cards, participation in parent teacher conference days, communication logs and other written telephone/personal conferences as necessary.
8. Spend appropriate time outside of regular school hours to prepare classes, assess student work, and perform ancillary duties.
9. Actively engage in ongoing professional development activity, at least to the minimum required for progress on the local salary scale as described in the collective bargaining agreement, and to maintain state certification (recertification), including an Individual Professional Development Plan approved by the principal.
10. Fulfills the teaching role in alignment with The Principles of Effective Teaching (Regulatory Authority: 603 CMR 35.00: M.G.L. c.69, §1B; c.71, §38).

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $59,437 to $101,507 Per Year

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Science: Biology

Job Requirements

• Essential Functions: Ability to plan and effectively deliver instruction in alignment with the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework; while providing a suitable learning environment, supervision and motivation of assigned pupils.

  Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or higher, appropriate licensure from the Massachusetts Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education. Strong interpersonal skills, resourcefulness and creativity, as well as sound professional ethics are necessary.

  The Dudley-Charlton Regional School District is committed to ensuring that all of its programs and facilities are accessible to all members of the public. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

  The following persons have been to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

  Steven M. Lamarche, Superintendent of Schools
  School District Offices
  68 Dudley-Oxford Road
  Dudley, MA 01571
  Telephone: [phone] or 508-943-0909

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Darren Elwell
• 68 Dudley Oxford Rd
• Dudley, Massachusetts 01571
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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