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Falmouth Public Schools
340 Teaticket Highway East Falmouth, MA 02536
DISTRICT PROFILE
Student Enrollment
3100
Approx. Number of Staff
450
Approx. Number of Teachers Hired Each Year
15-20
Approx. Number of Paraprofessionals/Aides Hired Each Year
4
Public Transportation
No
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What is it like to teach at Falmouth Public Schools?
Falmouth is a coastal town on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. It’s known for its beaches, warm community feel and dedication to children. The Woods Hole Science Aquarium is home to marine life such as seals and lobsters. Many partnerships assist the Town’s youth in receiving a
well rounded education; Volunteers In Public Schools, Community School, Falmouth Education Foundation and many more.
What kind of support does Falmouth Public Schools offer new teachers?
The Office of Teaching and Learning organizes the induction and mentoring partnerships. There is a new educator orientation for two days in late August in addition to the three days all teachers are required to attend for professional development, orientation and preparation for the opening of school. These are organized by the Office of Teaching and Learning.
a. New educator orientation
b. Regular orientation
c. Mentor/induction partnership (2 years)
d. Professional development offerings aligned with their needs
Course reimbursement, competitive benefits package, Professional Development (PD) opportunities that align with needed PD required to advance licensure, academic and social emotional programming for students.
How does Falmouth Public Schools demonstrate that it is commited to teacher diversity?
Each school Principal is the hiring manager for their school. They screen, interview, check references and depending on the time of year often have candidates teach a model lesson before selecting a finalist to recommend for hire. The HR Office reaches out extensively throughout Massachusetts and nationally to insure a diverse applicant pool.