7th Grade Science Teacher

Instructional Planning and Delivery:

• Develop and implement science lessons that align with Illinois Learning Standards for Science and the school’s curriculum.

• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies, including hands-on experiments, labs, and project-based learning, to engage students in scientific inquiry and exploration.

• Differentiate instruction to meet the unique needs of all students, including students with special needs, English Language Learners, and advanced learners.

Develop and implement science lessons that align with Illinois Learning Standards for Science and the school’s curriculum.

Utilize a variety of instructional strategies, including hands-on experiments, labs, and project-based learning, to engage students in scientific inquiry and exploration.

Differentiate instruction to meet the unique needs of all students, including students with special needs, English Language Learners, and advanced learners.

Professional Learning Community (PLC) Participation:

• Participate in daily PLC meetings with grade-level and content-area colleagues to review student data, share best practices, and align teaching strategies.

• Contribute insights, resources, and expertise to support shared goals for student achievement and professional growth.

• Collaborate with team members to develop, implement, and assess common formative assessments, making data-driven adjustments to instruction.

Participate in daily PLC meetings with grade-level and content-area colleagues to review student data, share best practices, and align teaching strategies.

Contribute insights, resources, and expertise to support shared goals for student achievement and professional growth.

Collaborate with team members to develop, implement, and assess common formative assessments, making data-driven adjustments to instruction.

Classroom Management and Environment:

• Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment that fosters curiosity, scientific thinking, and respect for others’ ideas.

• Implement effective classroom management strategies to maintain a safe and productive learning environment.

• Encourage students to work collaboratively, take academic risks, and apply scientific concepts to real-world situations.

Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment that fosters curiosity, scientific thinking, and respect for others’ ideas.

Implement effective classroom management strategies to maintain a safe and productive learning environment.

Encourage students to work collaboratively, take academic risks, and apply scientific concepts to real-world situations.

Student Assessment and Progress Monitoring:

• Utilize formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress in scientific concepts and skills.

• Track and document student performance, providing timely feedback to students and families.

• Collaborate with support staff and administration to provide targeted interventions or enrichment for students who need additional support.

Utilize formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress in scientific concepts and skills.

Track and document student performance, providing timely feedback to students and families.

Collaborate with support staff and administration to provide targeted interventions or enrichment for students who need additional support.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress, classroom activities, and strategies to support science learning at home.

• Engage in parent-teacher conferences, staff meetings, and professional development opportunities to further school goals and build positive relationships.

• Work with colleagues, instructional support staff, and administration to ensure alignment across curriculum and effective support for all students.

Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress, classroom activities, and strategies to support science learning at home.

Engage in parent-teacher conferences, staff meetings, and professional development opportunities to further school goals and…