Certified Secondary Science Teacher

Certified Secondary Science Teacher

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Instructional Management:

• Develop and implement plans for the curriculum program assigned and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodation for individual student differences.
• Present the subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media, consistent with the needs and capabilities of the student groups involved.
• Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods in accordance with district requirements.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher assistant(s) and/or volunteer(s).
• Employ the use of technologies in the teaching/learning process.
• Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Assist students in analyzing and improving methods and habits of study.

Student Growth and Development:

• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Assume responsibility for duties and/or extracurricular activities as assigned and may sponsor outside activities approved by the school.
• Present for students a positive role model that supports the mission of the school district.

School/Organization Climate:

• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Establish control in the classroom and administer discipline in accordance with board policies and administrative regulations.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students.
• Assist before, during, and after the school day in the supervision of students as assigned by the principal.
• Promote a positive work environment and positive staff morale within the school.

School/Organization Improvement:

• Participate with other staff in building a common vision for school improvement.
• Participate in planning and implementing activities to ensure attainment of school's mission.

Personnel Management:

• Assist in selecting/orienting new instructional staff.

Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management:

• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.

School/Community Relations:

• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents.
• Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Use acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Professional Growth and Development:

• Participate in the district professional development program.
• Demonstrate interest and initiative in professional improvement.
• Observe professional and ethical standards in accordance with generally accepted community standards and the Texas Education Agency code of ethics.

Qualification Requirements:

• Be eligible for the appropriate Probationary Certificate through a TEA approved Teacher Certification Program.
• Knowledge of subjects assigned.
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction.

Physical Demands:

• Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress. Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

Work Environment:

• Normal office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must be able to maintain emotional control under stress. Occasionally required to travel to facilities within the district. May be required to work after school and weekends.

All MISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information. Midland Independent School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.