Science Teacher JMMS

7-12 Science Teacher

Jackson Local School District Jackson Memorial Middle School - Massillon, Ohio

Job

Final date to receive applications:
May 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:
May 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
Immediately

Position: 7-12 Science Teacher

Reports to:

Building Principal

Employment Status:
Regular/Full-time

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Description:

Teach the appropriate state standards based course of study for each subject area using a variety of instructional techniques that meet individual learning styles.

• Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.
• Help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.
• Remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout employment in the District.
• Ensure safety of students.
• Teach and evaluate students using sound instructional practices.
• Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment, disciplining students when necessary.
• Prepare clear and timely lesson plans.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required.
• Provide guidance to students which will promote their welfare and proper educational development.
• Attend parent/teacher conferences.
• Distribute homework assignments.
• Ensure students are learning all subject material by testing, quizzing, or evaluating student projects on a regular basis.
• Provide complete lesson plans for substitute.
• Be available to students and parents for educationally related purposes before and after the instructional day.
• Maintain and improve professional competence by attending professional growth seminars, workshops, etc.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards and conferences.
• Observe ethics of the teaching profession.
• Instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Refer students suspected of learning disabilities to the building intervention assistance team for diagnosis as needed.
• Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Notify parents if student is not meeting classroom goals.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• 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.
• Act as teacher, facilitator and information source in subject area specialty.
• Teach new concepts and facilitate different activities enabling students to learn in different ways.
• Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy.
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., home and discipline situations, medical background and family history.
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents.
• Attend meetings and in‑services as required.
• Refer attendance, health, and psychological emotional problems to Principal and/or Guidance Counselor.
• Attend professional growth seminars, workshops, etc., to keep current on relevant issues.
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, professional dress, attitude and conversation.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• 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.
• Maintain and implement technology skills in your communication: e.g., homework hotline, electronic gradebook, voicemail, e‑mail.

• Attend educational field trips.
• Act as a mentor for first‑year teachers as agreed upon.
• Participate on building 'teams' when requested and agreed upon.
• Organize various subject‑specific programs within assigned building, e.g., Right to Read Week.
• Work closely with administrators as part of development teams to discuss and implement new practices such as team teaching,…