Science Teacher - NC Teaching

Position: Science Teacher - Valid NC Teaching License Required
ASHEVILLE CITY SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

Science Teacher - Valid NC Licensure Required

JOB STATUS:
Full-Time/10-Month

LOCATION:

Asheville Middle School

CONTACT:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

To plan, organize, and present instruction and instructional environments that help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development. May coordinate and direct the activities of the teacher assistant. Reports to the principal.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Management of Instructional Time:
Has materials, supplies, and equipment for each lesson ready at the start of the lesson or instructional activity; gets the class started quickly; gets students on task quickly at the beginning of each lesson; maintains a high level of student time-on-task.

Management of Student Behavior:
Has established a set of rules and procedures that govern the handling of routine administrative matters. Has established a set of rules and procedures that govern student verbal participation and talk during different types of activities, such as whole-class instruction, small group instruction, etc. Has established a set of rules and procedures that govern student movement in the classroom during different types of instructional and non-instructional activities.

Stops inappropriate behavior promptly and consistently, yet maintains the dignity of the student.

Instructional Presentation:
Begins lesson or instructional activity with a review of previous materials. Introduces the lesson or instructional activity and specific learning objectives when appropriate. Speaks fluently and precisely. Presents the lesson or instructional activity using concepts and language understandable to the students. Provides relevant examples and demonstrations to illustrate concepts and skills. Assigns tasks that students handle with a high rate of success.

Conducts lesson or instructional activity at a brisk pace, slowing presentations when necessary for student understanding but avoiding slowdowns. Makes transitions between lessons and between instructional activities within lessons efficiently and smoothly. Make sure the assignment is clear. Summarizes the main point(s) of the lesson at the end of the lesson or instructional activity.

Instructional Monitoring of Student Performance:
Maintains clear, firm, and reasonable work standards and due dates. Circulates during class work to check all students' performance. Routinely uses oral, written, and other work products to check student progress. Poses questions clearly and one at a time.

Instructional Feedback:
Provides feedback on the correctness or incorrectness of in-class work to encourage student growth. Regularly provides prompt feedback on assigned out-of-class work. Affirms a correct oral response appropriately and moves on. Provides sustaining feedback after an incorrect response or no response by probing, repeating the question, giving clues, or allowing more time.

Facilitating Instruction:
Has an instructional plan that is compatible with the school and system-wide curricular goals; uses diagnostic information obtained from tests and other assessment procedures to develop and revise objectives and/or tasks. Maintains accurate records to document student performance. Has ian nstructional plan that matches/aligns objectives, learning strategies, assessment, and student needs at the appropriate level of difficulty. Uses available human and material resources to support the instructional program.

Interacting Within the Educational Environment:
Treats all students in a fair and equitable manner. Interacts effectively with students, co-workers, parents, and the community. Provides a culturally diverse learning environment that recognizes the influence of cultural factors on a student's development and school performance. Demonstrates knowledge of the history of diverse cultures and their role in shaping global issues so as to expose all students to different points-of-view, foster respect for others, and give students the tools to prosper in today's global economy.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the principal and carries out non-instructional duties as assigned and/or need is perceived.

Adheres to established laws, policies, rules, and regulations, including Policy 7320, Professional Duties and Noninstructional and Extracurricular Duties of Teachers, and Policy 7931, Professional Standards of Conduct and Performance for Teachers.

Follows a plan for professional development and demonstrates evidence of growth.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Must be a graduate from a 4-year accredited college education program or have alternative qualifications approved by the State Board of Education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements:

Must be physically able to sit, stand, walk, and drive a car. Must be able to lift boxes up to 10 pounds.…