Chemistry Teacher

Overview

Location: STEM Academy

Position Type: High School Teaching/Science - Chemistry

Date Posted: 4/25/2025

Reports to: Building Principal

Mission

The Chester Upland School District is committed to providing all students the opportunity to achieve excellence in the four A's: Academics, Athletics, Arts, and Activities. The senior leadership team aims to build a talented and committed team to ensure all students are prepared to graduate prepared for college and career. The CORE (C.O.R.E.) is the foundation of the district's vision and mission:

• C- Children First: The well-being and continuous learning of every child will drive decisions.
• O- One Chester Upland: With a dedicated community of partners, parents, students and staff, we will excel, united as One Chester Upland.
• R- Reimagining: Through continuous improvement, we will apply four levers-collaboration, capacity building, deepening knowledge of pedagogy, and focusing direction to improve outcomes for all.
• E- Equity, Excellence, and Emotional Intelligence: We will ensure equitable access to a quality education that includes emotional intelligence and leads to excellence across opportunities and services.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides rigorous curriculum that aligns with Pennsylvania Department of Education Standards for teachers.
• Demonstrates mastery of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials for course(s) taught.
• Creates lesson plans aligned with current state and district standards, driving instruction through formative assessment and differentiation.
• Maintains a safe, organized classroom that supports students' independent learning, collaboration and choice.
• Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques.
• Provides a variety of assessments and uses assessments for planning and instruction.
• Monitors and maintains a positive classroom environment that supports the school-wide behavior expectations, with engaged students and opportunities for cooperative learning.
• Uses available technology/instructional media to enhance learning experiences.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members by communicating in a tactful, courteous, and confidential manner.
• Communicates and collaborates with other professional staff in academic planning and school committee work.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and extracurricular/school-related activities and committees.
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth and works with administration to formulate and complete professional development plans.
• Maintains a professional appearance and demonstrates conscientious and responsible behavior.
• Engages parents and guardians in the education of their children.
• Does not engage in discriminatory practices on any basis, including race, origin, gender, socio-economic status, disability, religion, or political beliefs.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the school administrator.

Other Requirements

• Specialized teaching assignments may require additional training and/or certification.
• Must be able to pass an initial fingerprint and background clearance checks.
• May be required to lift and carry heavy, bulky supplies and materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
• May be required to work outside normal working hours.
• May be required to travel to perform work functions.

Ideal Candidate

• A commitment to success for all Chester Upland students and to raising academic achievement district-wide.
• A desire to grow professionally and seek out opportunities for professional development.
• Ability to use data to drive instruction.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Innovative teaching methodologies, including team teaching, demonstrations, simulations and consultation.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to critically assess challenges and identify effective instructional/behavioral solutions to support student success.
• Exceptional classroom management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong working knowledge of technology used to differentiate instruction for students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
• Appropriate Standard Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate for the given subject area, or enrollment in a PA certification program.
• Preferred experience in an urban school setting.
• Required clearances and documentation:
  • PA Criminal clearances
  • PA Child Abuse clearances
  • FBI clearances
  • Physical including TB Test
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

UNION AFFILIATION: Chester Upland Education Association

Application Procedure

• Receipt of a completed application, resume, cover letter and transcripts
• A minimum of three current written letters of reference from previous or current directors, principals, and supervisors
• Personal interview(s)

The information in this job description is for compliance with the Chester Upland School District Board Policy and the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities and qualifications for the position. The incumbent may perform or be assigned other duties.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The Chester Upland School District (CUSD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CUSD ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at .

Application materials and instructions are provided by the district; please follow the official process for submitting materials.