Teacher of Science

Required Certification (s) and/or Degree: NJ Certificate Teacher of Science/TOSD or TOH

Reports to:

Principal

Summary:

The Teacher of Science position is responsible for creating a classroom environment that develops in each student and awareness of the role of science and economic and social progress; that motivates each student to require knowledge of scientific facts and principles, and skills in scientific methods of problem solving;
And that discovers and develops special talents of students in scientific fields.

Major duties and performance responsibilities (not exhaustive):

Teaches skills knowledge and scientific attitudes through courses in general science, biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, or science problems to students, utilizing curriculum

• Adapt science material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments and lesson plans that guide and challenge students.
• Plans a science program involving demonstrations, lectures, discussions, and student experiments;
  Organizes laboratory activities for optimal learning.
• Demonstrates scientific concepts by use of scientific apparatus, experiments, and standard or prepared charts, sketches, and other instructional aids.
• Instructs students in the proper use, care and safe handling of chemicals, science equipment, and plant and animal life.
• Demonstrates competence in subject field assigned.
• Creates a positive image of the school and promotes the best learning and teaching climate possible.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity, interest, and special needs of students.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Prepares for classes assigned and develops lesson plans related to established curriculum and iep goals and objectives.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
• Demonstrates competence in special education and the academic field assigned.
• Implement IEPs, assess students’ performance and growth, and track progress.
• Provides instruction to classified peoples in accordance with each people's Individualized Education Program.
• Assesses the academic and behavioral status of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports, PLAAFPs, and report card grades as required by scheduled dates and timelines established by the school and in student individual education plans.
• Assists in developing Individualized Education Program and updating IEPs for students.
• Create and adapt lesson plans to address students learning needs and abilities as identified in IEPs and assessment measures of growth and proficiency.
• Discuss students progress with parents/guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators.