Science Teacher

Position Type: High School Teaching

Date Posted: 6/23/2026

Location: Belleville High School

Date Available: 09/01/2026

Closing Date: 07/23/2026

Job Description:

Classroom Teacher

The employee, Classroom Teacher, is responsible for instructional planning; management of behavior; delivery of instruction; and assessment of performance for all assigned students.

The classroom teacher strives to maintain professional competence and continuous improvement through in-service activities and selected professional growth activities.

The classroom teacher cooperates with the administration and other staff members to identify and realize the needs of his/her pupils.

The classroom teacher performs assigned out-of-classroom activities during the school day and any and all other professional duties as directed by the superintendent of schools, building principal, his/her direct supervisor, or other administrative designee.

The classroom teacher performs all assigned duties of this position. The duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

The teacher demonstrates an understanding of the curriculum, subject content and the developmental needs of students by providing relevant learning experiences. Examples of meeting this performance expectation include, but are not limited to:

• Effectively addressing appropriate curriculum standards.
• Integrating key content elements and facilitating students' use of higher level thinking skills in instruction.
• Demonstrating the ability to link present content with past and future learning experiences, other subject areas, and real world experiences and applications.
• Demonstrating accurate knowledge of the subject matter.
• Demonstrating skills relevant to the subject area taught.
• Basing instruction on goals that reflect high expectations and an understanding of the subject.
• Demonstrating an understanding of the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development of the age group.
• Communicating clearly and checking for understanding.

The teacher plans using the Common Core Curriculum Standards (or as prescribed by the NJDOE), the school's curriculum, effective strategies, and resources and data to meet the needs of all students. Examples of meeting this performance expectation include, but are not limited to:

• Using student learning data to guide planning.
• Planning time realistically for pacing, content mastery, and transitions.
• Planning for differentiated instruction.
• Aligning lesson objectives to the school's curriculum and student learning needs.
• Developing appropriate long- and short-range plans, and adapting plans when needed.

The teacher effectively engages students in learning by using a variety of instructional strategies in order to meet individual learning needs. Examples of meeting this performance expectation include, but are not limited to:

• Engaging and maintaining students in active learning.
• Building upon students' existing knowledge and skills.
• Differentiating instruction to meet students' needs.
• Reinforcing learning goals consistently throughout the lesson.
• Using a variety of effective instructional strategies and resources.
• Using instructional technology to enhance student learning. Communicating clearly and checking for understanding.

The teacher systematically gathers, analyzes, and uses all relevant data to measure student academic progress, guide instructional content and delivery methods, and provide timely feedback to both students and parents throughout the school year. Examples of meeting this performance expectation include, but are not limited to:

• Using pre-assessment data to develop expectations for students, to differentiate instruction, and to document learning.
• Involving students in setting learning goals and monitoring their own progress.
• Using a variety of assessment strategies and instruments that are valid and appropriate for the content and for the student population.
• Aligning student assessment with established curriculum standards and benchmarks.
• Using assessment tools for both formative and summative purposes, and using grading practices that report final mastery in relationship to content goals and objectives.
• Using assessment tools for both formative and summative purposes to inform, guide and adjust students' learning.
• Giving constructive and frequent feedback to students on their learning.

The teacher uses resources, routines, and procedures to provide a respectful, positive, safe, student-centered environment that is conducive to learning. Examples of meeting this performance expectation include, but are not limited to:

• Arranging the classroom to maximize learning while providing a safe environment.
• Establishing clear expectations, with student input, for classroom rules and procedures early in the school year, and enforcing them consistently and fairly.
• Maximizing instructional time and minimizing…