High School Physics Teacher

High School Physics Teacher

Albany County School District One – Laramie High School, Laramie, Wyoming.

The High School Physics Teacher is responsible for providing instruction to students in physics in assigned courses as specified in the District’s curriculum.

• Plans and prepares for classroom instruction.
• Has and maintains knowledge of subject-area (Physics) and teaches to District objectives and/or student IEPs.
• Personalizes instruction as necessary to account for individual student differences.
• Provides instruction to students in the prescribed area(s) (Physics) using various techniques and instructional strategies.
• Utilizes appropriate assessment strategies to measure learning and performance.
• Provides equity in the classroom by providing equal opportunity for students regardless of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, background, and abilities.
• Communicates with and constantly strives to maintain a positive relationship with students and parents.
• Manages student behavior in the classroom.
• Organizes the classroom to promote learning, student safety, and ensures classroom equipment functions in a safe manner.
• Responds appropriately to student behavior in the total school environment by enforcing school rules in hallways, on school grounds, in other school areas away from the classroom, and on school-sponsored trips.
• Participates in professional growth (such as professional organizations, coursework, workshops, and conferences) and other professional activities (such as school and/or District committees, task forces, in-depth studies, or councils).
• Follows the policies and procedures of the school and the District.
• Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility, such as demonstrating ethical behavior; providing accurate data and reports when needed; meeting deadlines; maintaining confidentiality; caring for the equipment and materials; and dressing appropriately and presenting a good role model.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of education law and regulations.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Collaboration and ability to work cooperatively with other staff.
• Knowledge of physiological, psychological, emotional, and educational behavioral development of children and/or adolescents.
• Ability to lead meetings and help groups achieve consensus.

• Bachelor's Degree; certification from Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board with the endorsement in secondary Physics.
• Experience as a secondary science teacher (preferred).

• Vision:
  Ability to read small print; view a computer screen for prolonged periods.
• Hearing:
  Ability to answer telephones and tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.
• Speech:
  Clear communication in face-to-face communications and telephone conversations.
• Upper Body Mobility:
  Use hands and fingers to grasp and manipulate small objects; use hands and arms to lift objects; move head.
• Strength:
  Lift, push, pull and/or carry objects weighing as much as 5 or more pounds on a frequent basis.
• Environmental Requirements:
  Constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors and outdoors.
• Mental Requirements:
  Read, write, understand, interpret, and apply information at a moderately complex level; math skills at high school proficiency; judgment; process information quickly; give verbal instruction; prioritize tasks; compile and coordinate information and records.
• Additional Work Conditions:
  May require travel to multiple sites.

Evaluation of this position will be conducted by the Principal/Assistant Principal.

Position Type:
Full-Time.

Salary: $63,500 to $95,296 Per Year.

• At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.