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Thank you for considering employment in the Georgetown Public Schools. Our mission is dedicated to educating all students to their fullest potential so that they may become responsible, tolerant, and successful individuals. There is an open position in the Georgetown Public Schools.
POSITION: Science /Technology Education - STEM Teacher, Long Term Substitute LOCATION: Penn Brook Elementary School GARDE LEVELS: Grade 6 & 7 SUPERVISOR: Principal SALARY: $271.00 per day START DATE: TBD
COVERAGE DESCIPTION In 6th and 7th Grade STEM Lab, students step into the role of engineering interns to solve real-world problems through hands-on design projects. Aligned directly with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for Middle School Engineering Design (MS-ETS), this course connects key concepts from physical science, earth systems, and life science to real-world phenomena based challenges.
Throughout the course, students engage in the complete engineering design cycle: defining problems, researching constraints, prototyping solutions, testing models, and iteratively refining their designs. By using an instructional routine of Do–Talk–Read–Write–Visualize while integrating physical building, data analysis, and collaborative troubleshooting, STEM Lab strengthens foundational scientific understanding while fostering critical thinking, collaboration, data analysis, creativity, and technical problem-solving skills essential for future STEM pathways—while using digital tools like the Futura workspace app and classroom materials. Instruction uses the Do–Talk–Read–Write–Visualize routine.
IDEAL CANDIDATE: The ideal candidate should: Be energetic, motivated individual to work with collaboratively with the grade level team members. Have a strong background in the content area Be passionate and enthusiastic educator who can motivate students to discover their creative potential.
QUALIFICATIONS Previous experience in working with middle school students in a public school setting preferred Knowledge of curriculum frameworks Able to take direction from subject Supervisor Able to work with both Middle and High School students Able to assess students and effectively plan instruction Possess excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills Ability to successfully collaborate with colleagues. Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are a must. Able to take direction from subject Supervisor
JOB REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred. Certified or working toward a certification as a Middle School Science teacher or Technology Education in Massachusetts APPLICATION: Please apply through School Spring and include a letter of interest, resume, certification areas (if any), transcripts, and three letters of recommendation.
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VALUES At Georgetown Public Schools our beliefs drive our commitments, decisions and actions. Specifically, we believe that: Our students come first! Their individual, intellectual, physical, social and emotional growth is the priority. Our students achieve high standards. Our schools promote academic excellence, creativity, innovation and the achievement of personal excellence. Our schools foster pride in self, school, community, country, and world. Our curriculum is state of the art, comprehensive and challenging for all students. Our students become responsible problem solvers and become critical thinkers. Our schools create lifelong learners who demonstrate moral and ethical integrity, and contribute to the shaping of society. Our teachers, parents/guardians, and overall community are partners in understanding and educating every student. Their role is to encourage and support the achievement of student goals and dreams. Technology is a critical learning tool essential for future success in our global society. Our schools are welcoming, inclusive, and safe places to learn, where individual differences are both respected and valued.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING Georgetown Public Schools knows that there is no more important factor in a child’s education than a great teacher or service provider. The staff in Georgetown are passionate about high quality education and services, drive student achievement, and reflect upon, respect, and value racial, cultural, and linguistic diversity. Most importantly, they demonstrate a strong commitment to the Georgetown community, which fully supports the educational system. Georgetown Public Schools require professionals who are able to serve all of our students, regardless of ability or language. Georgetown Public Schools seeks candidates who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, value our mission, and are highly motivated to change the lives of our students with high quality services that are free of bias, and enable them to form their own opinions. If you fit this description, consider this your personal invitation to apply.
