6-12 Science Teacher

District/Organization: Reese Public Schools
Position/Type: Teacher, full time
Salary: Per RPEA Master Agreement

Middle/High School Science Teacher

Deadline: Until Filled
District/Organization: Reese Public Schools
Position/Type: Teacher, full time
Salary: Per RPEA Agreement. Honoring all years of experience!

POSITION:
Science Teacher (6-12)

LOCATION:

REESE PUBLIC SCHOOLS– MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL

Assignment/Responsibility:The Science Teacher will deliver a comprehensive science education program to middle/high school students. The teacher will address the academic, social, and emotional needs of all students while preparing them for careers and post-secondary opportunities in science and related industries. The goal is to develop students into skilled, responsible, and contributing members of the community.

Requirements:

• Applicant must possess a valid Michigan teaching certificate in secondary education and meet the highly qualified requirements for the specific content area
• Certifications include Integrated Science (DI), General Science (DX) or Chemistry (DC).
• Demonstrated knowledge of science education program components (classroom/lab)
• Work collaboratively and cooperatively with students, families, colleagues, and administrators
• Able to efficiently use technology for instruction, assessment and/or demonstration
• Plan and implement programs and events to support and promote Agriscience issues
• Leadership and involvement in FFA programs and events preferred
• Train students for participation in local, regional, state and national contests
• Work successfully as a contributing member of the Agriscience community
• Monitor student progress, using assessments to guide instruction and making adjustments as necessary to assure student success
• Support and relate positively to high school level students; maintaining respectful, appropriate relationships
• Communicate and work effectively with students, parents, colleagues, and administration
• Effectively instruct students in the required curriculum and assessments
• Design and plan instructional lessons that are aligned to State Content Expectations and the District’s Curriculum
• Differentiate instruction and assessment as required for diverse learners
• Reflect on teaching practices and actively participate in professional development and keeping informed of current trends/topics and practices in general, in education, and specifically in the teacher’s content area
• Maintain appropriate and timely student records
• Successfully implement clearly understood and effective classroom management practices
• Maintain an appropriate, productive, inclusive and efficient learning environment
• Implement building/district improvement plans within instructional, planning and assessment practices
• Effectively utilize technology to enhance instruction

Education And/Or

Experience:

• Successful completion of student teaching
• Additional experiences with middle/high school aged students (coaching, clubs, etc.)
• Knowledge of Middle/High School curriculum standards
• Knowledge of the diverse needs of adolescent learners

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate
• Meet Highly Qualified Requirements

Physical Demands
:`The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to meet the needs of all students including those with diverse learning and assessment needs
• Work in a variety of situations and environments including classrooms, barns, fields and other agriculture settings
• Sit at desk; actively model instruction; move in various situations while supporting student needs
• Communicate successfully through writing and speaking with a variety of persons
• Able to use a computer and related software with fingers and repetitive motions

DATE WANTED:  School Year

Reese Public Schools complies with all state and federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and with all regulations of the U.S. Department of Education. It is the policy of Reese Board of Education that no person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, height, weight, or handicap shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity for which it is responsible.