Science Teacher; 8th Grade

Science Teacher (Grades 6-12)

Demonstrate the need for scientific processes in everyday activities; create a condition of independent learning and self-confidence; give students a desire to learn and at the same time show responsibility for themselves.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure safety of students
• Teach and evaluate the students using sound instructional practices
• Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment
• Prepare clear and timely lesson plans
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required
• Provide guidance to students which will promote their welfare and their proper educational development
• Attend parent/teacher conferences
• Distribute homework assignments
• Ensure students are learning all subject material by testing, quizzing and evaluating student projects on a regular basis
• Provide complete lesson plans for substitute
• Make provisions for being available to students and parents for educationally related purposes before and after the instructional day as agreed upon
• Maintain and improve professional competence
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards and conferences
• Observe ethics of the teaching profession
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
• Instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• Refer students suspected of learning disabilities for diagnosis on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required
• Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student life and conduct
• Notify parents if student is not meeting classroom goals
• Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined in the courses of study which have been approved by the Board of Education
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
• Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete, and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners
• Utilize demonstrations, lectures, discussions and student experiments to teach theories and skills in the science course
• Demonstrate scientific concepts by the use of scientific apparatus, experiments, computers, and any other equipment necessary
• Instruct students in the proper use, care, and safe handling of chemicals and science equipment
• Provide for and ensure safe storage and proper use of materials, equipment, and tools
• Select and request books, instructional aids, science equipment, chemicals and supplies and maintain inventory records as required
• Copy and distribute curricular supplements
• Prepare and maintain laboratory equipment
• Notify supervisor of possible safety hazards in chemical laboratory area
• Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student grades, family history
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
• Attend meetings and in-services as required
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
• Emphasize available careers in science
• Implement instructional strategies that incorporate content standards for subject matter area of expertise

Other

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend educational field trips
• Serve as a role model for students
• Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
• Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment, and other instructional materials
• Serve on committees and co-curricular activities as agreed upon
• Supervise student teachers as agreed upon
• Discipline students when necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal and/or Curriculum Director

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) or equivalent from a four-year college or university
• Less than one year related experience
• Appropriate State of Ohio certification/license
• Meet the applicable requirements of a "highly qualified" teacher under the No Child Left Behind Act within the appropriate timelines

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of academic area and teaching methodology
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Organizational and problem solving skills
• Training in varied instructional design
• Skills and knowledge in equipment preparation/operation
• Ability to operate and/or utilize a fire extinguisher, fire blanket, eyewash solution and other safety equipment
• Use of basic hand tools, e.g., hammer, screwdriver, pliers for lab use
• Ability to do simple equipment repair
• Variable technology use, i.e., laser disk, grading software, etc.

Equipment Operated:

• Copier
• TV/VCR
• Fire extinguisher
• Fire blanket
• Overhead projector
• Electronic balance
• Microscopes
• Mass balances
• Calculator
• Laser disc player

Additional

Working Conditions:

• Frequent…