7th Grade Science- Long-Term Substitute; LTS

Science Teacher

Qualifications:

A valid Minnesota teaching or proof of pending approved licensure in the content area of science education. License options:
General Science, Grades 5-8 or Grades 6-8 or 7-12 Classroom teaching experience with evidence of culturally responsive pedagogy, teaching culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse students.

Job Description:

Creates an educational program and a classroom environment that is multicultural/gender and ability fair/developmentally appropriate, is favorable to learning and growth and is based on a commitment that all children can learn 7th grade Science. Acquires knowledge of the goals of the St. Anthony-New Brighton Public Schools and site/school goals. Creates lessons and learning environments that are rigorous, relevant, and built on relationships as well as multicultural/gender and ability fair/developmentally appropriate.

Selects, adapts and individualizes materials appropriate for diverse student populations and skills. Collaborates and communicates regularly with families in making educational decisions and uses family and community resources to support learning. Assesses students' developmental, cognitive and social needs and provides developmentally appropriate instruction to meet those needs. Regularly assesses student learning by using multiple forms of assessment. Facilitates positive interactions between students and teacher, student and peers and student and other adults.

Models learning and behavior consistent with the expectations for students. Participates in ongoing and regular staff, team and individual professional development. Collaborates with peers to develop, plan and implement best practices based on the needs/abilities of the students. Always keeps the students' needs and rights first and foremost in any educational decision making. Demonstrates competence in the Standards of Effective Instruction.

Has a working knowledge of and implements the Minnesota State Standards.