High School Science Teacher

High School Science Teacher (1 year only)

• Position Type:
  High School Teaching/ Science - Biology
• Date Posted: 7/16/2026
• Location:
  
  York Community High School
• Date Available:
  
  08/11/2026

Title: High School Science Teacher (1 year position only)

Position: Science

Date: 2026 - 2027 School Year

Immediate Supervisor: Principal, Assistant Principal or Department/Division Chairperson

End Date: May 25, 2027

Purpose: To help all students reach their full capacity as learners by fostering student curiosity, independence, self-reflection, and wellness. To provide rigorous, relevant and engaging instruction and assessment. To meet the needs of all student learners in a compassionate and understanding way through positive encouragement and development of trust in a safe and appropriate learning environment. To collaborate respectfully with colleagues to create a positive professional culture that is focused on student growth.

Essential Functions: In order to be successful, a teacher must be able to regularly perform the following essential functions:

• Plan and prepare appropriate learning activities focused on rigor and relevance as well as providing appropriate assessments and feedback consistent with District goals.
• Create a safe, respectful and engaging learning environment for all learners where risk‑taking is encouraged, and employ a variety of instructional strategies to ensure that all learners succeed.
• Relate appropriately to learners, demonstrating compassion, trust, and care for their well‑being as learners and as individuals.
• Maintain accurate records for learners and ensure that confidentiality is maintained for each learner.
• Integrate technology appropriately in the educational process.
• Strive to stay current with new thinking and new ideas in the realm of education.
• Work collaboratively with all staff, members of the student services team, administrators and parents. Communicate with these stakeholders in a timely way to support student growth.
• Participate in professional growth opportunities such as workshops, institutes, seminars, conferences, and internal or external continuing education.
• Demonstrate a willingness to assume co‑curricular duties related to the teaching profession.

Special Education Functions (if applicable): In addition to the functions listed above, Special Education Teachers must also be able to perform the following functions:

• Draft educational and functional goals that are specific to each learner's disabilities and educational needs.
• Possess and apply knowledge of legal matters pertaining to education of students with disabilities.
• Be knowledgeable in the process of lesson, student work and assessment modifications to ensure that all learners have what is needed based on IEP information and accommodations.
• Serve as the case manager in all aspects for learners on the assigned caseload.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical: Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.
• Continuous Learning: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
• Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
• Use of Technology: Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Communications: Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally;…