Biology Teacher

Position: Biology Teacher Position Type: Full Time Location: Franklin High School Reports to: School Principal Salary: As per FEA Teacher Contract This position qualifies for town benefits, including Health Insurance General Description: Franklin Public Schools is seeking an energetic, creative, and innovative High School Biology Teacher. The successful candidate must be a motivated individual with a passion for encouraging and inspiring students to love learning. Curriculum, Planning, and Instruction Designs and delivers standards-aligned instruction that meets students'' diverse needs, interests, and abilities. Collaborates with colleagues to develop curriculum, analyze student data, and ensure equitable, high-quality learning experiences. Uses a variety of evidence-based instructional strategies, materials, and technologies to promote student engagement and achievement. Learning Environment Establishes and maintains a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment that supports student learning, engagement, and positive behavior. Sets high expectations for student conduct and achievement while fostering student responsibility and ownership of learning. Assessment and Student Progress Uses ongoing assessment to monitor student learning, inform instruction, and communicate student progress in accordance with district expectations. Maintains accurate student records and documentation as required by district policy, state regulations, and applicable laws. Professional Responsibilities Implements district policies, procedures, and school expectations related to instruction, student conduct, and safety. Maintains open and productive communication with students, families, colleagues, and administrators. Demonstrates professionalism through continuous learning, collaboration, and reflection to improve instructional practice. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree. Appropriate MA DESE subject license at the appropriate grade level. SEI Endorsement. Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Well-developed understanding of the subject matter and the pedagogy required to effectively teach the content area. Excellent classroom management skills. Ability to reflect on personal learning through the analysis of one's teaching practice, student learning data, and the teaching practices of others. Ability to collaborate with all faculty & staff. Must successfully pass Criminal Offender (CORI) background check and national fingerprinting screening (CHRI). We understand that our collective success depends on a robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that thrives when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, all members of the FPS community must feel secure and welcome, the contributions of all individuals must be respected, and all voices must be heard. We are committed to reflecting that diversity in our staff. We strive to have the most diverse applicant pool possible; to that end, we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for any position at Franklin Public Schools.