Teacher - Science; Middle School

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POSITION PROPERTIES

Position Title

Teacher – Science (Middle School)

Schedule / Grade

Teacher Salary Schedule

Job Code

##TEACH
032

FLSA

Exempt

Calendar

TEACH

Contract Type

TEACH

Bargaining Unit

TCHR-NEA

Revised Date

09/02/2025

PURPOSE

This position is responsible for providing engaging and effective classroom instruction and training in science education tomiddle school students. The teacher will foster a dynamic learning environment that promotes inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, and collaboration.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Performs other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District.

• Meet and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated, both individually and collaboratively.
• Plans and implements a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of all students using data-driven decision-making.
• Creates a positive, inclusive, and student-centered classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of all students.
• Prepares well-organized and differentiated lesson plans aligned with the board-approved curriculum and submits written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Encourages students to develop and maintain high standards of classroom behavior, mutual respect, and active participation.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes and communicates clear learning objectives to students for all lessons and units.
• Employs a variety of research-based instructional strategies, including technology integration, project-based learning, and personalized learning approaches, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the diverse needs and capabilities of individuals or student groups.
• Collaborate effectively with administrators, colleagues, parents, and the community to support student success.
• Implements, by instruction and action, the District's philosophy of education, instructional goals and objectives, and commitment to serving all students effectively.
• Assesses student learning through various methods, including formative and summative assessments, and provides timely and constructive feedback to students and parents.
• Evaluates the learning progress and challenges of students on a regular basis, utilizing data to inform instruction and seeking assistance from District specialists as needed and/or required.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of student progress, attendance, and grades, as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and develops clear expectations for classroom behavior and procedures that are consistently enforced in a fair and appropriate manner.
• Maintains open communication and provides accessibility to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s) where applicable.
• En…