Temporary Science Teacher

Overview

Temporary Science Teacher for the first semester of the  School Year, beginning 8/8/2025 and ending 12/19/2025.

• Teaches knowledge and skills in one or more fields of science, including general science, earth science, biology, physiology, chemistry, and physics, in accordance with district curriculum.
• Promotes critical and creative thinking and analysis in all related subject areas.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials for subject area, and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Designs learning activities to demonstrate the application of science to everyday life, including scientific research projects, demonstrations, experiments, and laboratory activities.
• Instructs students in the proper use and care of scientific equipment, chemicals, and plant and animal life.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and stay current with developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains accurate record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students  education and maintains effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures student conduct conforms to school standards and district policies and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment, maintains inventory records, and ensures equipment is in good working order.

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of a wide range of science subject areas, including general science, earth science, biology, physiology, chemistry, physics, and other related areas (e.g., mathematics).
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

• Valid Indiana License in Any Science is required for position.

• Bachelor s from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

• Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.

• Entry level

• Temporary

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