Middle School STEM Lab Teacher

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.

The duties commonly associated with the position include but are not limited to:

• 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 Pittsfield Public Schools offers a competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• 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.