Science Teacher

Science Teacher  School Year) Bay City ISD

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Employee & Dependent Coverage starting at $334/ month.

Optional Add-On Benefits such as Dental, Vision, and Disability.

Leave Benefits, personal leave and sick leave days.

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university.

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments.

Demonstrate competency in the core academic subject area assigned.

• Knowledge of core academic subject assigned
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

One year student teaching or approved internship.

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual student differences.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles.
• Present subject matter effectively and according to guidelines established by IEP.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media including technology to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Participate in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional media.

• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.
• Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.

• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline according to students code of conduct and student handbook.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Plan and assign the work of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.

• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Maintain professional relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.
• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

None

Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged and irregular hours.

Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment.

Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.

Frequent walking

Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment.

Work inside;
May work outside; regular exposure to noise.

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