High School Science Teacher; Chemistry & Physics), Certified, FTE, Siuslaw High School

Teacher, High School Chemistry and Physics, Certified, 1.0 FTE

Instructs students in the skills and processes of science commensurate with the level of course assignment(s).

Building Principal.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Oregon Teaching Certificate valid for assignment.
• Previous teaching experience preferred.
• Familiarity with and ability to make appropriate use of technology.
• Strong behavior and classroom management skills.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills.

Essential Functions:

• Establishes and maintains orderly and supportive classroom environment in which students are actively participating and show respect for one another and for the teacher.
• Maintains a physical environment conducive to learning.
• Works to educate holistically; teaches social and citizenship skills as well as academic skills.
• Selects or designs and uses planned sequences of instruction to meet the intent of the course objectives.
• Matches activities and materials to individual and group skills and needs.
• Create and implement community and project based learning.
• Identifies, diagnoses, and prescribes remediation for individual or group problems in assigned course work.
• Ensures that instructional activities and materials are clearly related to District, school, and department goals and objectives.
• Provides instruction based on designated instructional guides or develops alternate materials in prescribed District format.
• Looks for and develops applications of mathematical operations and procedures in everyday life.
• Maximizes time when students are paying attention and working on tasks directly related to the subject matter.
• Conducts interesting and well-paced classes using a variety of instructional techniques.
• Gives clear directions and makes sure students understand what to do before undertaking assignments.
• Assesses, keeps track of, and provides feedback promptly and often to students on their progress and assignments.
• Updates gradebook regularly and keeps website up to date.
• Uses a grading system that is consistent, fair, and supportable.
• Selects and requisitions the required supplies and equipment through the proper school and department channels.
• Ensures that books, materials, and equipment are properly used, maintained and stored, and that inventory records are accurate and current.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities as assigned.
• Participates cooperatively on school, area, and District-wide activities, including development of planned course statements, tests, and textbook adoptions. Responds in a cooperative and positive manner to supervision.
• Maintains open lines of communication with parents, classified staff, licensed staff, and support personnel to establish a positive work environment.
• Assumes responsibility for assigned duties, i.e., hallway supervision, lunch count, bus duty, etc.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings and all relevant IEP & 504 meetings.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of all student data, including IEP and 504 information.
• Achieves professional growth through consultation with District support staff and attendance at building and District in-service meetings.
• Establishes and maintains a good working relationship with building administrators and staff__cooperating to resolve problems in a professional manner so that the concerns of all parties are considered.
• Follows specified standards, policies, and procedures of the department, the building, and District.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Maintains satisfactory attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to organize and maintain efficient time schedule.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff, students and the public.
• Good communication, organization and computer skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Emotional and physical stamina to perform duties as required by the designated task, except for temporary disability.
• Effective oral/written communication skills in order to work collaboratively with a variety of school personnel, as well as parents of students with disabilities and/or unique needs.

Physical Requirements and

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in school environments.
• May work with high stress student, family, or personnel situations.
• May require occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Involves bending, lifting, crouching, reaching, standing, sitting, walking, fine manipulation, twisting/turning and repetitive movements.
• Requires the use of computers and office equipment.

Minimum Term of Employment:
Teacher Contract

Salary Level: Placement on Certified Salary Schedule

Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board's policy on Evaluation.