Upper School Associate Science Teacher

Description

Mary McDowell Friends School is a K-12 college preparatory program dedicated to the success of students with learning disabilities. Grounded in the Quaker values of equality, integrity, and social responsibility, we cultivate a diverse community in which each student can reach his or her full potential. Our specialized teaching methodologies and challenging curricula empower students to become academic achievers, creative thinkers, and contributing members of a global society.

Mary McDowell Friends School (MMFS) invites applications for a full-time Associate Science Teacher beginning August 2026.

As an Associate Teacher, you will support the mission of the school by overseeing the safety and well-being of the students in advisory, content area classes, clubs, and co-curricular activities. You will monitor and stimulate educational and social-emotional growth within the framework of the school’s mission by collaborating with your teaching partner to implement a curriculum that meets the needs of the MMFS student.

Teaching responsibilities may vary depending on the needs of specific students or a division and will be executed with the partnership of a cooperating Head Teacher :

• Co-lead an Advisory group
• Core content area (e.g., Science)
• Work in collaboration with the teaching partner to implement a curriculum that meets the needs of the MMFS students
• Support the implementation of differentiated materials in content area classes
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
• Assign and provide feedback to class work and homework
• Assess students’ needs and growth within the curriculum
• Communicate the daily routine, rules, and procedures to your students as well as informing students of any changes within the daily schedule
• Share expectations and school policies and help to enforce rules with students
• Supervise advisory students when participating in division-wide and school-wide activities such as silence, assembly, and meeting special guests
• Work with teaching partners to implement advisory projects, including but not limited to community service, buddy class activities, and field trips
• Support the organizational needs of the students
• Implement individualized student plans for homework, organization, and behavior
• Act as the advocate for advisory students by supporting each student in their relationships with other teachers and working with the cooperating teacher to be the primary point person with parents
• Order supplies for the room and core content subjects within the budget provided
• Notify a supervisor of any repairs or furniture needs for the classroom
• Notify the technology department and supervisor when repairs are needed for computers and other technology in the homeroom
• Structure the room so that others using the space can locate materials and feel comfortable sharing the space
• Straighten up the classroom at the end of the teaching day in such a way that enables the custodians to clean the room
• Supervise (These responsibilities will vary from year to year and may be altered depending on the teaching load of the specific teacher)
  • Study hall
  • Lunch duty – lunchroom and recess
  • Clubs
  • Overnight Trips
  • Advisory
• Identify student needs and cooperate with division directors, Speech-Language Pathologist professionals, OTs, and psychologists/social workers to address students’ needs
• Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of school programs

• Meet regularly with your supervisor to discuss the curriculum and reflect on students’ progress
• Attend weekly division meetings
• Attend faculty meetings
• Participate in school-wide or division-based committees and ad hoc committees where necessary
• Participate in team meetings organized about students’ needs, grade issues, or curriculum topic area

• Work closely with teaching partner to design and implement curriculum and assess students’ needs
• Write, edit, and submit reports and grades
• Complete recommendations, evaluations, and other requests for information about students. Submit completed…