Teams Science Teacher; Fchs Job Fayette area,Alabama USA,Education / Teaching

Position: TEAMS SCIENCE TEACHER (FCHS)

Teams Science Teacher

Supervised by/

Reports to:

Principal

Supervises:
Instructional Aides, Student Teacher(s) as assigned

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Job Description:

To lead students toward their potential for intellectual, emotional, psychological, and physical growth and maturation through provision of appropriate guidance and learning experiences.

This is a contract position – non-probationary status is not gained during contract

Job Goals:

To provide an educational environment in which students succeed academically, socially, and physically in accordance with system philosophy, goals and objectives
To implement an effective educational program for the designated grade level and subject area(s) using the designated course of study, appropriate materials and resources, and best instructional practices
To serve as a student advocate, role model, and professional resource for parents, the community, and the school system

Qualifications:

Must hold a valid Alabama professional educator certificate or alternate certificate in secondary science
Must teach [full-time] approved science courses in grades 6-12 with the appropriate certificate endorsements
Currently hold or plan to obtain an Advanced Credential from either the National Institute for STEM Education or National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) Certification in math or science
To qualify for the hard-to-staff supplements, a participating teacher shall teach in a school designated as hard-to-staff by the Alabama State Department of Education
Must meet all requirements established by the Teacher Excellence and Accountability for Mathematics and Science (TEAMS) Salary Schedule Program (Act #) including teaching full time in an approved course, maintaining adequate progress towards an advanced credential (if the teacher does not have an advanced credential) and relinquishment of continuing service status

Application Requirements:

Completed Application (Hire True)
Resume (uploaded to application)

* Please ensure all information is current within a 6 month period*

Performance Responsibilities and

Essential Functions:

Participants in the TEAMS program shall be employed on a 189-day contract

Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals, and priorities

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of child development and especially of characteristics of students in the age group assigned

Demonstrates knowledge of the prescribed curriculum, current educational research and technological tools; exhibits skills in implementing the best instructional practices and varied teaching methods, to address student learning styles and achieve meaningful and measurable outcomes, in accordance with course of study guidelines and student learning objectives

Utilizes technology to plan and provide instruction and facilitate student learning

Models appropriate and innovative use of technology for students

Facilitates and monitors the integration of technology in the classroom

Maintains appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe and orderly environment in which to learn

Provides appropriate instruction and modifications for students with special or diverse needs, including exceptional education students and students who have limited proficiency in English

Selects, develops, modifies and/or adapts materials and resources which support learning objectives and address students' varying learning styles, backgrounds and special needs

Establishes routines and uses behavior management techniques which are appropriate and effective

Creates a learning climate that is challenging yet non-threatening

Organizes procedures, practices, materials, and routines for the effective use of instructional time and for the completion of administration activities

Instructs and supervises the work of student teachers, volunteers and paraprofessionals when assigned

Uses ongoing assessment to monitor student progress; interprets and uses data (including but not limited to standardized and other test results) for diagnosis, instructional planning and program evaluation

Encourages self-assessment by students and assists them in developing plans for improving performance

Communicates…