About this role
Position Title: Secondary Science Teacher Position Location: Penn Wood Middle School Position Type: WPEA Bargaining Unit – 10 months Supervisor: Building Principal or designee Last updated: July 7, 2026 Position Summary: The ideal candidate will support the District's mission and vision and have the primary responsibility for planning and delivering developmentally appropriate lessons that meet state-mandated standards via an online synchronous/asynchronous environment. Each teacher will also serve as an Academic Advisor for an assigned caseload of students, communicate regularly and effectively with students/parents. Key Responsibilities & Essential Duties
• Plan and execute developmentally appropriate lessons in the assigned content area(s) through the online management learning system; differentiate instruction for all students; implement IEP accommodations and modifications.
• Maintain all assigned courses to high standards, adjust lessons and assessments as necessary.
• Gather resources that assist in addressing/incorporating state standards into lessons, instructional materials, and assessments.
• Regularly monitor and maintain student attendance expectations.
• Monitor and analyze assessment data to support informed instructional decision-making (including, but not limited to, PVAAS, Keystone, and PSSA).
• Provide timely feedback to students to support them in reaching content mastery goals/targets.
• Serve as Academic Advisor to an assigned caseload of students, following established procedures.
• Participate in proctoring state-mandated testing, school field trips, community outreach, and marketing events, including overnight stays.
• Collaborate effectively with departmental and cohort peers to ensure that academic goals are appropriate and that instructional strategies are effective in reaching identified student outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records and information in SIS, following established procedures.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge/awareness of one's own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and a desire to learn about the cultural identity of others. Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District. Ability to understand and hold oneself and others accountable for promoting and achieving the goals outlined in Focus Forward 2025. Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual, even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage. Knowledge of PA Core Standards and Eligible Content Knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS), including but not limited to Schoology and Canvas Knowledge of Instructional Planning Guides as they relate to the instructional block Knowledge of Digital Curriculum components, including but not limited to, Savvas: Elevate Science Courageously lead conversations focused on equity, closing opportunity gaps, and equal access to technology-infused lessons of rigor. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with District staff and administrators, students, parents or guardians, outside agencies, and the public, in a multi-ethnic, multicultural, multilingual environment. Receive and implement feedback to improve practice and systems. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited University or College Pennsylvania Teaching Certification - General Science 7-12, Biology 7-12 Prior 7-12 teaching experience delivering core content curriculum is desirable. Experience teaching General Science and Biology Eligible for a Pennsylvania driver's license at time of hire Preferred Qualifications: Master's in Education or related field of study 2+ years' experience teaching in education environments Special Education certification Conditions of Employment: Current clearances as required by the PA Department of Education:
• Copy of Act 33(PA Child Abuse History)
• Copy of Act 34(PA Criminal Background Check)
• Copy of Act 114 (FBI Fingerprinting Background Check)
• Copies of Act 168 (Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release) forms from prior employers
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
• Work scheduled hours consistently
• An indoor office environment is subject to frequent interruptions
• Pushing, moving, and lifting objects with a strength factor of light work
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of standard office equipment
• Clarity of vision at varying distances
• Verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner
• Sitting and standing for extended periods of time
• Frequent sitting, standing, and walking
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulder, and horizontally to retrieve and store files and supplies
• Lifting objects with a strength factor of light work
• Occasional bending, reaching, and stretching
• Occasional kneeling, crouching, and squatting
• Occasional pulling, pushing
Level of Compensation: Commensurate with Experience Disclaimer: The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility,lity and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills, or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time. All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability, or veteran status. Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee