Science Teacher - High School - School of Discovery Job Lebanon area,Missouri USA,Education / Teaching

Science Teacher - School Of Discovery

The Lebanon High School is proud to offer the School of Discovery to students. The School of Discovery is micro schools (small, personalized learning environments) for students to engage in real-world and career-connected learning. Students learn to work in teams, manage their schedules, communicate needs, and develop professional skills while earning course credit. There are specialized tracks for Business and Medical.

To develop in each student an awareness of the role of science in economic and social progress; to motivate each student to acquire knowledge of scientific facts principals, and skills in scientific methods of problem solving, to discover and develop special talents of students in scientific fields.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Teaches skills, knowledge, and scientific attitudes through courses in general science, earth sciences, biology, chemistry, physics, physiology, or science problems to secondary students, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.

Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.

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 teacher-prepared charts, sketches and other instructional aides.

Provides individual or small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students and to accommodate circumstances where a variety of projects and experiments are being worked on simultaneously.

Instructs students in proper use, care, and safe handling of chemicals, science equipment, and plant and animal life.

Provides for safe storage and proper use of materials, equipment, and tools. Makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to equipment as required.

Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior for a productive learning environment during class sessions, laboratory sessions, and field trips.

Evaluates each student's growth in knowledge, skills, and scientific attitudes in course being taught.

Selects and requests books, instructional aides, science equipment, chemicals, and supplies, and maintains inventory records as required.

Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.

Identifies students' needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.

Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.

Assists students in selection and development of individual research projects.

Cooperates with school administration in providing science displays and programs for the school and community, and in sponsoring science activities.

Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress.

Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned workday.

Participates in faculty committees and sponsorship of student activities.

Other duties as assigned by the administrator.

Supervises students at all times.

Bachelors Degree and valid Missouri teaching certificate required, Biology Certification preferred; or such alternative to these qualifications that the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Must have the ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, board policy, administrative procedures/forms, and government regulations and guidelines. Must be able to complete forms, write reports, and engage in written correspondence with parents. Must have the ability to write clearly and complete lesson plans.

The individual must have the ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference; and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must be able to apply knowledge of current educational theory and instructional techniques while presenting subject matter to students.

The individual must understand basic computer functions such as word processing and internet use. Will be using district software for recording grades and finding student information.

The individual who holds this position must have the ability to speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously; must be able to move around the classroom; must be able to read handwritten and…