Science Teacher

Teacher Science High School

Instructs students in the middle and high school education subjects appropriate to grade level and district/state curriculum requirements. This position is for the  school year.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Teaches district approved curriculum daily.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil daily.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Translates lesson plans into developmentally-appropriate learning experiences daily.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals daily.
• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, etc. and communicates these objectives to students.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities daily.
• Assists students in establishing and maintaining standards of behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere daily.
• Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports as appropriate and required.
• Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and assists in developing strategies for individual education plans daily as needed.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner daily as needed.
• Communicates regularly with parents outside of the normal classroom day by various means such as newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc. daily as needed.
• Plans, coordinates and supervises the work of teacher associates, parents and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips as needed.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
• Participates on school committees as needed.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related.
• Teaching certification in related field required.
• Minimum 1 year successful educational and instructional experience in a public school setting.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with core subject matter concepts and apply concepts to practical situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of curriculum, instruction and assessment.
• Knowledge and experience using varied computer applications and applied technology experience.

Physical

Job Requirements:

• Employee is continuously required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel, talk, and hear; frequently sits, stoops, kneels and/or crouches, reach with hands and arms in the performance of the job.
• Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally; and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Salary:
The salary range for this position is $50,164 to $89,853 - dependent on education and experience.

Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits for employees that includes health insurance, dental insurance, VEBA/HSA/Flex accounts, 403 contribution, and long term disability.