8th Grade Science Teacher

BENTON HARBOR AREA SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: 8th Grade Science Teacher

SUPERVISOR: Building Principal

LOCATION: Fair Plain Middle School

JOB SUMMARY:Job responsibilities include but are not limited to: teaching courses in Science; developing lesson plans; providing opportunities for individualized and small group instruction; and establishing and maintaining student behavior to provide a productive classroom environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement (DX or DI, grades 6-12) OR qualifies for a full-year permit and BHAS Teacher-in-Training Pathway
• Have at least two (2) years of successful teaching experience.
• Familiarity with virtual/online learning.
• Ability to incorporate technology into the classroom.
• Strong academic preparation and leadership ability.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proven ability to meet the challenges of an urban school district

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Education
• Five (5) years of successful teaching experience

JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach skills, knowledge, and scientific attitudes through courses in Science, utilizing a course of study adopted by the Board of Education and by using other approved learning activities.
• Develop lesson plans and appropriate instructional materials stressing "discovery" and computer laboratory learning methods.
• Provide opportunities for individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Plan a program involving demonstrations, lectures, discussions, and student experiments; organize laboratory activities for optimum learning.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior for a productive learning environment during class sessions and field trips.
• Evaluate each pupil's knowledge, skills, and scientific attitude growth in the course being taught.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
• Communicate with parents and with guidance counselors on the individual progress of students.
• Administer or monitor group standardized tests per the district-testing program.
• Provide opportunities for individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior for a productive learning environment during class sessions and field trips.
• Evaluate each pupil's growth in knowledge and skills in the course being taught.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative rules and regulations of the Board of Education.
• Select and requisition books, instructional materials, and supplies and maintain required inventory records.
• Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional and support staff in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned workday.
• Participate in curriculum development programs as required.
• Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
• Participate cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which he/she will be evaluated in conformity with district guidelines.
• Assist students in the selection and development of individual research projects.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Superintendent or designee.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Commitment to Equity: Passionate about closing the achievement gap and ensuring that every child, regardless of background or circumstance, receives an excellent education
• Leadership: Coaches, mentors, and challenges others to excel despite obstacles and challenging situations.
• Focus on Data-Driven Results: Relentlessly pursues the improvement of central office performance and school leadership, instruction, and operations, and is driven by a desire to produce quantifiable student achievement gains.
• Innovative Problem-Solving: Approaches work with a sense of possibility and sees challenges as opportunities for creative problem solving; takes the initiative to explore issues and find potential innovative solutions.
• Adaptability: Excels in constantly changing environments and adapts flexibly in shifting projects or priorities to meet the needs of a dynamic transformation effort; comfortable with ambiguity and non-routine situations.
• Teamwork: Increases the effectiveness of surrounding teams through collaboration, constant learning, and supporting others; sensitive to diversity in all its forms; respects and is committed to learning from others.
• Communication and Customer Service
  
  Skills:
  
  Communicates clearly and compellingly with diverse stakeholders in both oral and written forms; anticipates and responds to customer needs in a high-quality and courteous manner.

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