Teacher-Environmental Science 9-12

Holyoke Public Schools; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Holyoke Public Schools seeks a qualified Teacher – Environmental Science for grades 9–12. You will design engaging, standards‑aligned lessons and foster a safe, inclusive classroom culture.

The position requires delivering instruction, assessing student progress, collaborating with colleagues, and supporting district goals in equity and student well‑being.

Responsibilities

• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students and employs a variety of instructional techniques and media.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the district’s philosophy of education.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like and communicate these objectives to students.
• Implement instruction and action in accordance with the district’s philosophy, instructional goals, and objectives.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Be available to students and parents for education‑related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and work cooperatively with department heads to evaluate their performance.

Job description

Teacher – Environmental Science 9–12

Job ID: 5790600

District Overview

Holyoke Public Schools is a PreK‑12 public school district serving nearly 5,100 students, of whom 80 percent are Latino/Latina, in 11 schools.

We employ nearly 1,300 people who together educate and support a richly diverse community of learners.

We are committed to recruiting and retaining top‑quality educators who believe all children can and will learn and who strive daily to make school a joyful place of discovery, support, and belonging.

Our strategic plan, "Moving Forward Together," builds on the strengths of our past while serving as a call to action to accelerate student learning by thinking differently about how we teach, how we work together, and how we support students’ well‑being.

Our Equity Commitments are pledges we are making to address systemic equity challenges. We intentionally build a community that is anti‑racist, inclusive, and culturally responsive. We ensure that students, families, and staff get the support they need to be successful. We seek out and incorporate the voices of those impacted, with a commitment to include those who have been excluded in the past. We promote access and inclusion for all students, staff, and families. We respect, embrace, and honor the diversity of our students, families, staff, and community. We reflect on our own behavior to minimize harm to others. We create a culture of acceptance and empathy so that everyone feels valued and is able to contribute to our community’s success.

Job Description

• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students and employs a variety of instructional techniques and media.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the district’s philosophy of education.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like and communicate these objectives to students.
• Implement instruction and action in accordance with the district’s philosophy, instructional goals, and objectives.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Be available to students and parents for education‑related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and work cooperatively with department heads to evaluate their performance.

Spanish Summary

Las Escuelas Públicas de Holyoke son un distrito escolar público de prek?nder a 12? grado que acoge a casi 5100 estudiantes, de los cuales el 80 por ciento son latinos/latinas. Empleamos a casi 1300 personas que, juntas, educan y apoyan a una comunidad de estudiantes muy diversa. Estamos comprometidos a contratar y retener educadores de alta calidad que tengan la certeza de que todos los niños pueden y podrán aprender, y que también se esfuercen diariamente por hacer de la escuela un lugar alegre de descubrimiento, apoyo y pertenencia. El plan estratégico de las Escuelas Públicas de Holyoke, "Avanzando Juntos", toma en cuenta nuestras fortalezas anteriores y al mismo tiempo sirve como un llamado a la acción para acelerar el aprendizaje de los estudiantes a través de una perspectiva diferente sobre cómo enseñamos, cómo trabajamos juntos y cómo apoyamos el bienestar de los estudiantes. Nuestros compromisos de equidad son promesas que hacemos para abordar los desafíos de equidad sistémica.