7th Grade Science Teacher

Position Type:
Middle School Position/Science

Date Posted:
6/10/2026

Location:
Ontario Middle School
ONTARIO LOCAL SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Science Teacher (7th Grade)

Reports to: Building Principal

Employment Status: Regular/Full-time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Description: Demonstrate the need for scientific processes in everyday activities; create a condition of independent learning and self-confidence; give students a desire to learn and at the same time show responsibility for themselves.

NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance

Essential Functions:

• Ensure safety of students

• Follow the established and approved policies and guidelines of the Ontario Board of Education

• Teach and evaluate the students using sound instructional practices

• Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment

• Prepare clear and timely lesson plans

• Maintain accurate and complete records as required

• Provide guidance to students which will promote their welfare and their proper educational development

• Attend parent/teacher conferences

• Distribute homework assignments

• Ensure students are learning all subject material by testing, quizzing and evaluating student projects on a regular basis

• Provide complete lesson plans for substitute

• Make provisions for being available to students and parents for educationally related purposes before and after the instructional day as agreed upon

• Maintain and improve professional competence

• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective communication and conferences

• Observe ethics of the teaching profession

• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students

• Instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated

• Refer students suspected of learning disabilities for diagnosis on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required

• Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student life and conduct

• Notify parents if student is not meeting classroom goals

• Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined in the courses of study which have been approved by the Board of Education

• Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete, and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners

• Utilize demonstrations, lectures, discussions and student experiments to teach theories and skills in the science course

• Demonstrate scientific concepts by the use of scientific apparatus, experiments, computers, and any other equipment

• Instruct students in the proper use, care, and safe handling of chemicals and science equipment

• Provide for and ensure safe storage and proper use of materials, equipment, and tools

• Select and request books, instructional aids, equipment, chemicals and supplies and maintain inventory records as required

• Copy and distribute curricular supplements

• Prepare and maintain laboratory equipment

• Notify supervisor of possible safety hazards in chemical laboratory area

• Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy

• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student grades, family history

• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents

• Attend meetings and in-services as required

• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation

• Emphasize available careers in science

• Implement instructional strategies that incorporate content standards for subject matter area of expertise

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend educational field trips

• Serve on committees and co-curricular activities as agreed upon

• Supervise student teachers as agreed upon

• Discipline students when necessary

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent, Building Principal or their designee

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) or equivalent from a four-year college or university

• Appropriate State of Ohio certification/license

• Alternatives to the above qualifications…