Overview
Position Type: High School Teaching/ Science - Biology
Date Posted: 2/24/2026
Location: Swansea High School (High-Needs School)
Date Available: 07/27/2026
Job Description
Job Title: Biology Teacher
Qualifications: Valid Secondary Level teaching certification in designated area; Certification pending graduation; Certificate of Eligibility for Alternative Certification Pathway
Job Goal: To create a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establish effective rapport with students; motivate students to develop skills, behaviors, and knowledge needed to provide a foundation for future education in accordance with each student's ability; to establish good working relationships with parents and other staff members.
Reports to: Principal
Performance Responsibilities:
- Teaches district approved curriculum
- Develops lesson plans and instructional material and translates them into developmentally appropriate learning experiences
- Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to needs of each student
- Communicates with parents and guardians outside of normal classroom day by means of newsletters, notes, calls, conferences, etc.
- Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere
- Keep appropriate records and prepares progress reports and enters grade in district software programs
- Makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans
- Plans and coordinates the work of Instructional Assistants (if applicable)
- Creates an environment for learning through student displays and exhibits of work
- Supervises classroom and students and volunteers
- Meet standards set forth by State Department of Education Evaluation Process
- Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor
Physical Requirements
Requires light work that involves walking, bending, or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis or routine keyboard operations.
Terms of Employment
190-Day Teacher Contract; Lexington Four Certified Teacher Salary Schedule
Evaluation
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board Policy and the State Department of Education Evaluation Process
