Science - 8th Grade -Earth Science

Summary

Provides instruction in the curricular area of Science or Math to students.

• K-8 Science
• 5-12 Science
• Earth Science required

• Develops and implements programming associated with science to be delivered in a classroom setting for general education students.
• Supports and implements district curriculum, standards and benchmarks.
• Assists school staff with strategies to support and meet students’ needs and achievement of academic goals.
• Provides active communication and positive relationships with parents and community members.
• Assists in planning and delivery of social/emotional/behavioral school-wide programming.
• Assists and collaborates with administration, student-support staff, parents and students.
• Maintains appropriate records and protects confidentiality of data.
• Meets the 8 Iowa Teaching Standards and 42 criteria on a consistent basis.
• Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education required.
• Experience in classroom teaching in middle school preferred.

• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and implement ideas contained in technical documents, assessment data, professional journals and regulations.
• Ability to effectively write reports and communications to students, colleagues, parents and staff.
• Ability to present information orally and respond to questions from administrators, teachers, staff and students.
• Ability to assist students in the areas of language and literacy.

• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, decimals and fractions.
• Ability to assist students in implementing these mathematical concepts.

• Ability to solve problems effectively.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

• Believes that all children can attain high levels of learning.
• Takes responsibility for the learning of our children and his/her own performance.
• Possesses the knowledge and skills to build effective educational experiences that benefit all children.
• Applies the principles of continuous improvement through the use of quality tools and processes.
• Functions as an effective member of the educational/school team.
• Won’t shy from today’s educational challenges.
• Utilizes effective interpersonal skills.
• Has a track record of success.
• Works with great integrity.

• Iowa Teaching Certification with an endorsement in content area required.

• Ability to apply knowledge of current research as it relates to the support of the Educational Goals of the District.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

• Employee frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle objects, talk and hear.
• Employee must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0-24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches.
• Employee uses hand strength to grasp items, may bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than average.
• Employee may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds over 0-12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus while supervising students and using computers and written materials.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. workday. The employee will frequently work in different areas of the classroom including in/at desks, on or near the floor, standing, in movement while supervising indoor and outdoor activities.

The employee will usually work in indoor temperatures but will work outdoors when supervising students outside of the classroom.

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