Science Teacher - Elementary Job Duarte area,California USA,Education / Teaching

Science Teacher (Biological or Earth Science)

To teach science to pupils in grades K-6 and assist in other school programs as assigned.

Job Description / Essential Elements

The goal of this position is to teach one or more classes of biology or earth science to students and assist in other school programs as assigned.

Essential responsibilities include:

Teach scientific skills and knowledge through courses in biology or earth science utilizing California State Standards and other appropriate learning activities.
Plan a balanced science instructional program involving demonstrations, lectures, discussions and student experiments; organize laboratory activities and procedures for optimum learning.
Demonstrate scientific concepts by use of scientific apparatus, experiments and standard or teacher-prepared charts, sketches and other instructional aids.
Provide 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 and experiments are being worked on simultaneously.
Select and request books, instructional aids, scientific equipment, chemicals, glassware and supplies and maintain inventory records as required.
Maintain professional competence through participation in inservice education activities provided by the district or in self-selected professional growth activities.
Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as necessary or assigned.
Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems.
Communicate with parents and school counselors on individual pupil's progress.
Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned workday.
Perform basic attendance accounting and clerical tasks as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.

Mental ability to teach the skills; and skills and knowledge required to interpret and implement policies, rules and regulations, and make determinations relative to the effective performance of the essential responsibilities of the position.

Physical agility to sit, stand, kneel, walk, push/pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop and to reach overhead.

Physical stamina sufficient to sustain light physical labor for up to 8 hours, sit and/or walk for prolonged periods of time.

Physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment (office, District, school, site-to-site) for sustained periods of time on hard flooring, climb slopes, stairs, ramps and to respond to emergency situations.

Physical strength sufficient to periodically lift and/or carry 25 pounds of materials or supplies; occasionally lift 40 or more pounds with assistance.

Ability to see and read printed matter with or without vision aids.

Ability to hear and understand speech at normal room levels, and to hear and understand speech on the telephone.

Occasionally push and/or pull a variety of tools, equipment, or objects weighing 40 or more pounds with assistance.

Manual dexterity to carry out the functions of the above essential responsibilities.

Ability to speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly.

Ability to work indoor and outdoor.

NOTE:

This list of essential functions and physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in accordance with the requirements of the job.

Requirements / Qualifications

You must have the following: A valid California Single Subject Credential in Biology or Foundation-Level General Science - EL Certification.

You must include all of the following with your application. Documents must be uploaded to your application in order to be considered.

Letter of Introduction (Attach a letter of introduction in which you include a brief overview of experiences, education philosophy, talents and skills)
Letter(s) of Recommendation (Attach three recent (within one year) letters of reference)
Resume (Attach an updated, current resume)
Credential Copy w/document number (Please look up your California Teaching Credential(s) on the CTC website, save it as a PDF, and upload it to your Edjoin application)
EL Certification (Attach PDF documentation of your CTC issued certification if it's not included on your credential copy)

Comments and Other Information

Monrovia Unified School District works as a family to prepare students for the future. Students, staff, and parents are not mere numbers in MUSD...each is a respected, active member of the school's family, contributing to the shared goal of providing educational excellence for our students. The Monrovia community acts as a larger family...city, school, business, and civic leaders work cooperatively to support our schools and community.