Science Teacher; Grades 6-8 Job Danville area,Illinois USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Science Teacher (Grades 6-8)
Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/Science

Date Posted:
5/1/2026

Location:
Mary Miller Junior High

Date Available:
08/10/2026

Closing Date:
05/29/2026

District:
Georgetown-Ridge Farm Community Unit School District 4
SCIENCE TEACHER

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, serves as classroom teacher in grades 6 through 12, or a combination thereof, and creates a flexible program and environment favorable to learning and personal growth in accordance with each student's ability.

REPORTS TO:

Building Administrator

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaches content and skills in the areas of basic physics, life science, chemistry and earth science, utilizing concepts prescribed by the district curriculum.
Adapts scientific material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge pupils.
Evaluates each pupil's progress in scientific skills and concepts.
Plans a science program involving demonstrations, lectures, discussions, and student experiments; organizes laboratory activities for optimal learning.
Demonstrates scientific concepts by use of scientific apparatus, experiments, and standard or teacher-prepared charts, sketches, and other instructional aids.
Provides individual or small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils and to accommodate circumstances where a variety of projects/experiments are being worked on concurrently.
Instructs pupils in proper use, care, and safe handling of chemicals, equipment, and plant and animal life.
Provides for safe storage and proper use of materials, equipment, and tools. Makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to equipment as required.
Develops and uses contemporary instructional materials suitable for verbal and/or visual instruction of students with wide range of mental, physical and emotional maturity.
Provides individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and motivate students.
Establishes and maintains standards of student control required to achieve effective participation in all activities.
Provides appropriate instruction and activities for students to meet school/district policies, goals and objectives.
Communicates with parents through a variety of means.
Holds parent conferences to discuss the individual student's progress and interpret the school program.
Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems.
Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays such as bulletin boards, interest centers, etc.
Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and/or professional growth activities and university courses.
Selects and requisitions instructional materials; maintains inventory records.
Cooperates in school-wide supervision of students during out-of-classroom activities
Participates in faculty and/or district committees and/or the sponsorship of student activities as appropriate.
Maintains cooperative working relationships within the workplace.
Observes and performs in accordance with policies of the district and by all applicable laws and regulations.
Is punctual for work, classes, and meetings.
Supervises and assists students during arrival, dismissal, and lunch.
Maintains confidentiality.
Other duties in the scope of this position.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Initial passage of a physical is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Credential - Valid Illinois license and endorsement authorizing service in grade levels and areas assigned.
Education - Bachelor's degree including all courses to meet credential requirements.
Experience - Student teaching, Internship, or full-time teaching experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to…