Secondary Biology Teacher

West Branch Area School District; Morrisdale (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

West Branch Area School District in Morrisdale, PA, seeks a Secondary Biology Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The teacher will implement the district curriculum, adhere to IEPs and 504 plans, and design engaging lessons to meet state standards.

Qualifications include all 7-12 Grade Science Certifications with priority for Biology/General Science, strong computer literacy, and collaboration with students, parents, and colleagues. Position based in the high school classroom.

Qualifications

• All 7-12 Grade Science Certifications will be considered.
• Priority will be given to candidates with Biology and/or General Science Grades 7-12 certifications.
• Must be computer literate and able to work collaboratively with students, parents, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Comply with Pennsylvania Code of Professional Practice for Educators.
• Implement West Branch Area School District curriculum.
• Adhere to IEP/504 plans for students in class.
• Design and schedule lessons and learning experiences.
• Collaborate with teachers delivering specialized instruction.
• Prepare written lesson plans aligned to Pennsylvania Academic Standards.
• Maintain regular contact with parents/guardians regarding student progress.
• Supervise paraprofessionals and participate in school activities.

Skills

Biology

Science Education

Team Collaboration

Education

7-12 Grade Science Certification

Biology Certification

Job description

Date: August 17, 2026

Position: Secondary Biology Teacher

Positions Available: 2026-2027 School Year

1. Comply with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators (Title 22, Part XIV, Chapter 235).
2. Responsible for the implementation of the West Branch Area School District curriculum for students assigned to the teacher’s classroom.
3. Responsible for adhering to each approved IEP (Individual Education Program) or 504 Plan for students assigned to the teacher’s classroom.
4. Meet students’ academic needs through a design of individualized, small group, or large group instruction.
5. Ability to design and schedule lessons, activities, and learning experiences within an instructional day that meet requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the West Branch Area School District.
6. Development and adaptation of materials and teaching strategies to individual students’ needs.
7. Data collection and assessment of students using curriculum-based assessment.
8. Evaluate the progress of students assigned and to provide reports to parents/guardians, teachers, and administrators as required.
9. Collaborate with teachers who deliver specialized instruction (e.g. Special Education, Fine Arts, Technology, Physical Education, etc.) on a consistent basis regarding student progress.
10. Prepare, in advance, written lesson plans reflecting daily goals, objectives, assessments, and appropriate Pennsylvania State Academic Standards to be met.
11. Have lesson plans and required materials available to substitute teachers during absences.
12. Maintain an environment conducive to the students’ social and emotional growth as well as academic achievement.
13. Maintain effective control and authority of all students within the classroom.
14. Appropriately responds to student issues/concerns that arise within the classroom including acting as first level disciplinarian.
15. Maintain regular contact with students’ parents/guardians via phone, email, or written correspondence regarding student progress or concern.
16. Direct activities of paraprofessionals when necessary.
17. Participate in professional activities such as field trips, Open House, parent conferences, IEP/social services meetings, committees etc.
18. Perform other duties as assigned by the High School Principal or Superintendent

Qualifications: All 7-12 Grade Science Certifications will be considered. Priority will be given to candidates with Biology and/or General Science Grades 7-12 certifications. Must be computer literate. Must possess the ability to work collaboratively with others, including extensive experience in collaborating with students, parents, professional staff, and community. Work is an internal classroom environment with some levels of noise. Position requires sitting, standing, walking, and moving about the school buildings as well as use of hands and fingers to pick, pinch, seize, hold, and grasp, and to feel. Must be able to hear (40 decibel loss maximum), verbally communicate, and see with acuity of twenty (20) inches or less and far acuity of twenty (20) feet or more with depth perception, accommodation, and field of vision. Performs a variety of duties; able to make judgments and work under varying levels of stress. Subject to inside environmental conditions.

Position will remain open until filled. EOE