Middle School STEM Lab Teacher

Pittsfield Public Schools; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, life insurance

MTRS retirement participation

403B/HSAs/FSAs options

Course reimbursement & PD

Sick days & bereavement leave

Paid parental leave

Employee Wellness programs

Job summary

Pittsfield Public Schools is seeking a dedicated educator to deliver the prescribed curriculum to middle grade students. The role emphasizes diagnostic and prescriptive approaches to meet diverse student needs through Project Lead the Way Medical Detectives modules, labs, and real-world data analysis.

The teacher will plan instruction, assess student learning, manage the classroom, and collaborate with families and colleagues to support achievement, equity, and high expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required with Massachusetts certification.
• Certification in Math 5-8 or General Science 5-8 or Instructional Technology All Levels.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of curriculum content.
• Planning and assessment of instruction and curriculum.
• Maintaining classroom management.
• Planning and delivering effective instruction.
• Promoting high standards and expectations for student achievement.
• Communicating with students, parents, and district employees to support students.
• Promoting equity and appreciation of diversity.

Skills

Strong classroom management

Interpersonal & written communication

Curriculum alignment & lesson planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

MA DESE Certification Math 5-8, Science 5-8 or Instructional Technology All Levels

Master's degree or higher in education or related field

Job description

Job Description

The teacher is the district's primary agent for instruction with responsibility for presenting the prescribed curriculum effectively and employing a diagnostic/prescriptive approach to identification and subsequent adaptation to the needs and interests of the students.

This class uses Medical Detectives from Project Lead the Way; Students play the role of real-life medical detectives as they collect and analyze medical data to diagnose disease. They solve medical mysteries through hands‑on projects and labs, measure and interpret vital signs, examine nervous system structure and function, and investigate disease outbreaks.

Key Responsibilities

• maintaining up-to-date knowledge of curriculum content
• planning and assessment of instruction and curriculum
• maintaining classroom management
• planning and delivering effective instruction
• promoting high standards and expectations for student achievement
• communicating with students, parents, and other district employees to work on behalf of students
• promoting equity and appreciation of diversity

OUR DISTRICT & COMMUNITY

Located in the largest city in Berkshire County, Pittsfield Public Schools serves approximately 5,000 PreK-12 students across 14 schools, and we proudly embrace and celebrate the diversity of our students and families. We offer employees competitive salaries, a comprehensive insurance package, state and private retirement options, course reimbursement, paid professional development, and a variety of health and wellness opportunities. Under the leadership of our new superintendent, the district is pursuing a wide range of initiatives to improve educational quality, employee support, and work‑life balance. Renowned for its natural beauty, the Berkshires combine small‑town New England charm with a rich cosmopolitan cultural life. Nearby towns like Lenox, Stockbridge, and Great Barrington offer local shops, farm‑to‑table dining, and vibrant arts communities, and the region boasts state forests, hiking trails, lakes, festivals, museums, galleries, and a variety of world‑class cultural institutions such as Tanglewood (summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra), MASS MoCA, and the Norman Rockwell Museum.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

Required Qualifications

• Citizenship or residency/work visa.
• Minimum of a bachelor's degree.
• MA DESE Certification Math 5-8, General Science 5-8 or Instructional Technology All Levels.
• Record of successful classroom teaching experience, preferably at the middle school level in a high‑performing or turnaround school.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Understanding of curriculum and lesson planning aligned with Massachusetts state standards.
• Excellent interpersonal, relational, and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in education or a relevant field.
• Experience teaching in an urban or high‑needs school setting that serves a multilingual population.
• Experience teaching in a multicultural classroom setting.
• Familiarity with English Language Learner (ELL) instructional strategies, positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS), multi‑tiered systems of support (MTSS), and/or restorative justice frameworks.
• Bilingual or multilingual proficiency, especially in Spanish.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• A competitive annual salary
• Comprehensive health, dental, life, and short- and long‑term disability insurance for employees and dependents.
• Participation in the Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System (MTRS).
• Options for 403B retirement accounts, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Course reimbursement and paid professional development opportunities.
• Personal and family sick days and bereavement leave benefits.
• Paid parental leave.
• A wide range of health and wellness opportunities through the district’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• New administrator orientation, onboarding, and mentoring support.

Position Type: Full‑time

Job Categories:

• Career and Technical Education > Computer Science
• Classroom Teacher > Middle Grades
• Classroom Teacher > Math: General
• Classroom Teacher > Reading/Literacy
• Classroom Teacher > Science: General
• Classroom Teacher > Technology/Industrial Arts

Job Details

Job ID: 5979537
Application Deadline: Nov 16, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Nov 02, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Nov 17, 2026

Contact Information

• Debra Roloson , Principal
• 950 North Street
• Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01201
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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