Reporting to the Career and Technical Education Coordinator, the Environmental Science and Technology Instructor’s role is to inspire and prepare students with career area subject matter in accordance with educational frameworks and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible young adults.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Teaches district-approved curriculum; prepares lesson plans accordingly.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs and interests of all students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior and work ethic when working on special projects.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and __in harmony with the goals__establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Ensures accuracy and best practices for compliance with organizational standards.
• Keeps records and prepares progress reports electronically.
• Keeps current in discipline and teaching techniques.
• Participates in professional development and remains current in the field.
. Proficient basic computer skills.
• Any other relative teaching duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises the classroom, students and teaching assistants.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

*Experience and education in the area of environmental science and technology as required by the MA DESE Chapter 74 licensure requirements.
*Experience in urban education (preferred)

*Bachelor's degree or higher

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:
Chapter 74 licensure in Environmental Science and Technology is required, or the ability to acquire the licensure.

ABILITY, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

*Possesses a growth mindset and strong belief that all students can achieve at high levels is committed and excited to serve a diverse student population in a culturally responsive manner.
*Creates a safe classroom culture that allows students to take responsible risks in their learning
*Strives to continuously improve their teaching practice through self-reflection and feedback
*Thrives in a collaborative environment
*Communicates closely with colleagues across academic and technical areas.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; for example, school supplies and books.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

All educational and non-academic programs, activities and employment opportunities at Greater Lawrence Technical School are offered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, age and/or disability, and any other class or characteristic protected by law.

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