High School Teacher, Science; Biology, Chemistry, General Science

Position

Teacher, High School – Shonto Preparatory School (Shonto Preparatory Technology High School)

The teacher supports the instructional process by developing student success in academics and skills, supervising students, developing lesson plans, delivering instruction, collaborating with staff, and responding to inquiries.

Reports to the Principal, High School.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

$38,795.00 – $58,321.00

• Achieve excellence with work processes and outcomes, honoring school policies and all regulatory requirements.
• Administer subject‑specific assessments to evaluate student competency and develop individual learning plans.
• Advise parents and/or legal guardians about student progress, expectations, achievements, and methods to improve and reinforce goals.
• Assess student progress toward objectives, provide feedback to students, parents, and administration.
• Be helpful, respectful, approachable, and team oriented for strong working relationships.
• Be receptive to feedback and willing to learn for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with instructional staff, school personnel, parents and community resources to improve student outcomes and support the school improvement plan.
• Counsel students or refer them to appropriate personnel for improvement, health status, problem solving, and personal issues.
• Demonstrate methods required for classroom or subject‑specific assignments to provide an effective program addressing individual student requirements.
• Differentiates classroom work to provide instructional materials that address individualized learning within established lesson plans.
• Direct teacher assistants, student teachers, volunteers, and/or student workers to provide an effective classroom program and address individual student needs.
• Instruct students to improve academic success through a defined course of study.
• Manage student behavior to provide a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Monitor students in various educational environments (classroom, field trips, campus) to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participate in meetings (district, staff, departmental) to convey and/or gather information necessary to perform functions.
• Participate in PLC (Professional Learning Committee) to review data and instructional practices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Plan ahead, manage time well, be punctual, and be cost conscious to complete tasks effectively.
• Prepare a wide variety of materials (grades, attendance, anecdotal records) to document student progress and meet mandated requirements.
• Report incidents (e.g., fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse) to the assigned administrator and appropriate agencies to maintain student safety, provide a positive learning environment, and comply with regulations.
• Respond to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns and direct to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to inquiries from teachers, parents, administrators, etc., to resolve issues, provide information, and direction.
• Support other classroom teachers in implementing established curriculum and/or individual student plans.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Skills are required to perform multiple, highly complex tasks and to upgrade skills as conditions change. Competencies include applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment and software; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

Knowledge is required in algebra and/or geometry; reviewing and interpreting technical information; writing technical materials; speaking persuasively; and analyzing situations. Specific knowledge includes appropriate codes, policies, regulations, age‑appropriate activities, lesson plan requirements, stages of child development, behavioral management strategies, assessment instruments, and methods of instruction.

Abilities include scheduling activities, meetings, and events; collecting and classifying data; using job‑related equipment; flexibility to work with diverse individuals; independent interpretation of…