Middle School Science Teacher
Northshore-Education-Consortium
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Job summary
Northshore Education Consortium Northshore Academy Upper School - Beverly, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Northshore Academy Upper School is seeking a dynamic Middle School Science Teacher to engage students in inquiry-based science within a therapeutic school setting.
The role emphasizes patience, relationship-building, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to support academic and social-emotional growth.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field.
- Massachusetts DESE license in Moderate Disabilities or Science Education (or another closely related licensure area).
- Experience teaching students with social/emotional disabilities is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging, inquiry-based Science instruction that encourages curiosity, problem solving, and hands-on learning.
- Create a safe, structured, predictable, and positive classroom environment where students feel respected and ready to learn.
- Differentiate instruction and assessment to meet a range of academic, social, and emotional learning needs.
- Use relationship-based and therapeutic classroom practices to support engagement, regulation, and successful participation during challenging moments.
- Monitor progress, maintain accurate grades and documentation, and participate in IEP meetings and progress reporting.
- Collaborate closely with teachers, clinicians, related service providers, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
- Supervise students and fulfill professional teaching responsibilities with consistency, sound judgment, and a student-centered approach.
- Participate in ongoing professional development and contribute to a collaborative school community.
Skills
Education
Job description
Northshore Education Consortium Northshore Academy Upper School - Beverly, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps
Northshore Education Consortium Northshore Academy Upper School - Beverly, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps
Job ID: 5919671
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 09, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Sep 28, 2026
Position: Middle School Science Teacher
Reference #: NSAU2027F
Location: Northshore Academy Upper School (NSAU)
Status: Full-Time, Permanent
Target Start Date: September 28, 2026
Northshore Academy Upper School is a therapeutic educational program serving students in grades 7–12 with social, emotional, and behavioral health needs. Students thrive in our structured, relationship-based environment, where individualized instruction, positive connections, and collaboration support meaningful learning and growth.
Northshore Academy Upper School is seeking a creative, engaging Middle School Science Teacher who is genuinely excited about science and eager to spark curiosity in students. This is an opportunity to make science active, relevant, and accessible while teaching middle school students in a therapeutic school setting. The ideal candidate pairs strong science instruction with patience, flexibility, and the ability to connect with students experiencing social, emotional, or behavioral challenges. The successful candidate will create a safe, structured classroom and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary staff to support academic and social‑emotional growth.
- Plan and deliver engaging, inquiry-based Science instruction that encourages curiosity, problem solving, and hands‑on learning.
- Create a safe, structured, predictable, and positive classroom environment where students feel respected and ready to learn.
- Differentiate instruction and assessment to meet a range of academic, social, and emotional learning needs.
- Use relationship‑based and therapeutic classroom practices to support engagement, regulation, and successful participation during challenging moments.
- Monitor progress, maintain accurate grades and documentation, and participate in IEP meetings and progress reporting.
- Collaborate closely with teachers, clinicians, related service providers, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
- Supervise students and fulfill professional teaching responsibilities with consistency, sound judgment, and a student‑centered approach.
- Participate in ongoing professional development and contribute to a collaborative school community.
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for Science and the ability to make content engaging, relevant, and accessible to diverse learners.
- Strong classroom management skills, including the ability to remain calm, flexible, and consistent when students experience dysregulation or behavioral challenges.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with a strong commitment to collaboration and problem solving.
- Ability to build trusting relationships with students and staff; experience with students with social, emotional, and behavioral health needs is preferred.
Candidates must possess:
- A Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field.
- A Massachusetts DESE license in Moderate Disabilities or Science Education (or another closely related licensure area appropriate for the position).
- Experience teaching students with social/emotional disabilities is preferred.
In accordance with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
Northshore Education Consortium is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Full-time
$60,152 to $108,407 Per Year
Classroom Teacher > Science: General
Special Education > Alternative Learning Environment
Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Northshore Academy Upper School provides an alternative educational program for students in grades 7-12 who require a therapeutic program to address their social, emotional and behavioral health needs. Students at Northshore Academy may be those struggling with issues related to depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, non-verbal learning disabilities, or Autism Spectrum Disorders. Positive, trusting relationships are at the core of teaching and learning at Northshore Academy. It is within these relationships that students are able to collaboratively problem solve academic, social, emotional, and behavioral challenges as they arise.
- At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
- Bachelor degree preferred.
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
- Nancy Celli , Director of Human Resources
- 112 Sohier Road
- Beverly, Massachusetts 01915
- Phone: 978-232-9755
- Fax: 978-232-9449
- Email: ncelli@nsedu.org
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