Junior High Science Teacher

Junior High Middle School Teacher Science

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree Demonstrates aptitude for successful completion of professional responsibilities Licensure:
Appropriate Illinois State Board of Education License (PEL) with Middle School Science Endorsement; ELL Preferred

Reports To:

Building Principal

Performance Responsibilities:

• Instructional Planning & Knowledge of Subject Matter
• Establishes specific learning objectives
• Plans for a variety of methods and materials appropriate to lesson objectives
• Provides for differences of abilities, achievement levels and learning styles as appropriate to subject and matter
• Maintains concise written lesson plans in accordance with the established format
• Plans evaluation of student achievement in relation to stated objectives
• Utilizes a variety diagnostic and assessment information
• Adheres to district curriculum guidelines, time limits and objectives
• Demonstrates a knowledge of subject matter and incorporates this knowledge in lesson development
• Accepts responsibility for the safety and well-being of the students while children are on the school premises
• Instructional Implementation & Classroom Management
• Makes students aware of lesson objective(s)
• Reflects previously stated objectives in classroom presentation and/or activities
• Uses a variety of methods of instruction such as lecture, discovery, discussion and student practice associated with individual student observation and assistance
• Uses probing questioning techniques to determine or establish understanding of concepts, relationships and feedback
• Uses a variety and sufficient evaluative procedure such as written and oral tests and evaluation of continued use of skills in language activities
• Creates a positive learning environment and provides for complementary physical arrangement and décor of the classroom to support instructional method
• Monitors students continually to develop on task behavior
• Creates an appropriate atmosphere, using contact time efficiently
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and exhibits high expectations for students
• Makes learning presentation appropriate to students abilities and capable of holding students' interests
• Maintains appropriate communication with students
• Provides opportunities for all students to experience success
• Demonstrates respect of, is tolerant of, and is fair to all students

Professional Responsibilities:

• Provides concise and timely oral and/or written reports to parents
• Maintains accurate and sufficient records of student progress and behavior
• Develops standards of behavior, presents standards to students and consistently adheres to expected student behaviors and associated consequences
• Adheres to and enforces established school discipline policies
• Accepts appropriate share of responsibility for total school operation
• Uses a professional manner in dealing with students, co-workers, parents and community
• Performs such other professional duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the principal and/or district administration
• Other than for serious and/or extended illness, does not exhibit excessive or patterns of absences exceeding yearly sick leave allotment
• Reports for work day, staff meetings and other time commitments in a punctual manner

Evaluation:
In accordance with District Policy and Administrative Procedures

Salary:
Based on training and experience in accordance with the Agreement between Indian Springs School District #109 and Indian Springs Council, Local 571 of the IFT/AFT. Revised 1/2015