• Secondary Science Teacher 7-12 - Biology (1.0 FTE)

    Manchester-Shortsville Central School District (Manchester, NY)


    The Manchester-Shortsville CSD (Red Jacket Schools) is seeking candidates for the following position for 2025-2026:

    Secondary Science Teacher Biology (1.0 FTE) Probationary

     

    Start Date 8/28/2025

    Job Description

    Application Procedure (two parts):

    + Candidates should complete an online application in RecruitFront at this site: https://manchestershortsville.recruitfront.com/JobOpportunities. Be sure to apply to the specific posting for Biology Teacher.

    + All candidates are required to submit a video of no more than two (2) minutes in length responding to the following prompt:

     

    Tell us about yourself and why you are the ideal candidate to be a teacher at Red Jacket.

     

    Please know that your submission will only be viewable by the District. Please use this Google form to submit your video:

     

    Red Jacket Secondary Science Teacher Biology Video Submission (2025-2026) (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSee2UU6P1-oUbkwhZYL2fBc3QuWIc0w5z8UP5bt0kQD3yDjfw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=117852731487757247284)

    Job Details:

    + 7.5-hour day, 10-month, school calendar position

    + Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with less than required attributes or disabilities to perform the essential functions to expectations.

    Salary:

    + Per RJFA contract; Minimum $46,113

    + Comprehensive benefits package

    Job Qualifications

    NYS Biology 7-12 Certification required

     

    NYS General Science Certification preferred

     

    NYS special Education Certification preferred

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    + Develop and administer school curriculum consistent with NYS standards and District goals

    + Demonstrate strong classroom management skills

    + Employ positive and therapeutic behavioral intervention strategies

    + Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students

    + Collect data to monitor student progress and drive instruction

    + Communicate effectively with family members

    + Carry out all other duties as assigned

    Classroom Responsibilities:

    + Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated

    + Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the District

    + Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor

    + Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior

    + Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved

    + Strive to implement the District’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives by instruction and action

    + Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

    General Responsibilities:

    + Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulations

    + Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy

    + Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms

    + Attend and participate in faculty meetings

    + Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods

    + Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials

    + Accept a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned

    + Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students

    + Establish and maintain cooperative relations with others

    Additional Requirements:

    + Provides for his/her professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning

    + Carries out any other assigned duties and/or responsibilities which may be deemed appropriate by the Superintendent of Schools and the Board of Education

     

    Position Start Date:08/28/2025

     

    Application Deadline:06/01/2025

     

    Job Number: Bio 25-26