STEM Ed Announcement: Science Teacher Job Opening at Amherst Reg. M.S.

[Morton Sternheim <mort@k12s.phast.umass.edu>]

This is a UMass Amherst position.
Contact information is below.
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http://www.schoolspring.com/jobs/job.cfm?jid=36412


SCIENCE TEACHER - MIDDLE SCHOOL
Amherst Regional Middle School
Amherst-Pelham Regional School District
Amherst, Massachusetts
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Job Details
Job ID: 36412         Application Deadline: May 21, 2010
Posted: May 11, 2010         Starting Date: August 25, 2010

Job Description
We are currently seeking highly qualified candidates for the position
of Science teacher at the Amherst Regional Middle School. This is a
full-time permanent position with an opportunity to work with a
dynamic team of middle school professionals and support staff.
Successful candidates will have working knowledge of the current
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for Science and
Technology/Engineering at the middle school level.


All candidates must hold current and valid MA DESE certification as an
Academic: Teacher, Middle School Mathematics/Science, level 5-8 or as
an Academic: Teacher, General Science, level 5-8.

Position Type: Full-time

Positions Available: 1

Welcome to Amherst Regional Middle School!

Amherst Regional Middle School is a 7th and 8th grade school serving
students in the towns of Amherst, Pelham, Leverett and Shutesbury. We
are located at 170 Chestnut Street in Amherst, MA. The school has
approximately 625 students, organized into seven different teams. This
team structure provides every student with an opportunity to study in
a small learning community and to be known well by teachers and peers.
Equal Opportunity Employer

The Committees' policy of nondiscrimination extends to students,
staff, and the general public with whom it does business. The
Amherst-Regional School District, The Amherst Public Schools, and the
Pelham Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of race,
national origin, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, economic
status, political party, and disability in admission to, access to,
employment in, or treatment by its programs and activities.

Requirements
Candidates may provide a brief description of any experience that you
feel will prove helpful in the work for which you are applying. Give
any additional information that will afford a clearer interpretation
of your qualifications which may include any verifiable work performed
on a voluntary basis.

Please direct references to: Amherst Public Schools, Human Resources
Office 170 Chestnut Street, Amherst, MA 01002

References being sent directly to Rachel Bowen: bowenr@arps.org or by
fax 413-549-6108.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: The applicant should be aware that, if she/he is
successful and is moving into another district, this transfer will
result in the loss of professional teacher status and seniority for
purposes of the Reduction in Staff provision of the collective
bargaining agreement.

# Bachelors degree preferred

Application Questions
This employer has requested that all applicants answer the following
questions. It is highly recommended that you type any essays in a word
processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding
job application page.

1. Our schools are committed to academic excellence for every
student, every day! We strive to attain high levels of student
achievement for all of our students and we work to insure the academic
engagement and a sense of belonging of all students. Describe how you
will fulfill this obligation to attain high levels of achievement and
specifically, how you will plan for and foster the academic engagement
and a sense of belonging of every student, all students, every day.
Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)

2. Our district is committed to "Becoming a Multicultural School
System". We work to provide all students with an education that
enables them to be contributing members of a multiethnic,
multicultural society. We strive to ensure that our community of
students, families and staff are learning, treated equitably, and
share the job of creating a caring environment. Please describe any
personal background, training, work, or other experience that you feel
would help us in achieving this goal.
Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)

Contact Information
Michael Hayes, Principal
170 Chestnut Street
Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
Phone: 413-362-1850
Fax: 413-549-9812
Email: hayesm@arps.org