Science Teacher - Wilson Middle School

SCIENCE TEACHER – MIDDLE SCHOOL DESCRIPTION

This position teaches Integrated Science to middle school students.

• Teaches classes in middle schools in accordance with the requirements of approved courses of study, and at a rate level in accordance with student progress expectations.
• Develops lesson plans that engage students in cognitively challenging work aligned to standards.
• Utilizes data about individual student progress, strengths and needs in planning.
• Identifies, selects, and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of students from diverse backgrounds.
• Evaluates student learning to determine progress, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Provides differentiated instruction in order to modify and accommodate English Learners and students with special needs.
• Actively plans with department team(s) and collaborates effectively with all educational partners.
• Creates a safe and supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to participate and share ideas.
• Models respectful and polite interactions with all students.
• Demonstrates use of a fair, firm and consistent classroom management system.
• Provides clear behavior expectations for students and monitors student behavior throughout the school campus.
• Participates in Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings to develop IEPs for eligible students.
• Assumes responsibility for meeting student performance goals and working with colleagues to meet defined achievement goals.
• Provides ongoing communication with parents/guardians to create a partnership around student learning by providing information about the instructional program and the progress of their child/children
• Maintains professional competence through staff development activities provided by the District and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, and materials.
• Reflects on practice and student progress to inform future instructional strategies.
• During periods of critical personnel shortage or other emergency situations, shall temporarily perform any duties, as directed, within the authorization of credential(s) held.

• Education: An earned bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Credential: Applicants must hold a valid California Science Teaching Credential. This includes foundational-level science and other single subject authorizations.
• English Learner Authorization: Applicants must also hold a valid English Learner Authorization such as a CLAD, ELA1, ELAM, ELAS, ELAE, or similar authorization for designated English Language Development instruction or integrated instruction to English Learners.

• Demonstrates oral and written proficiency in English and the target language.
• Demonstrates an understanding of culture and history of peoples and countries of the target language.
• Understands and supports the goals of the dual language immersion program: (1) bilingualism and biliteracy, (2) academic achievement, (3) sociocultural competence.
• Creates a positive classroom environment that equally values the target language and English.
• Knowledge of the developmental needs of elementary school students, including an understanding of appropriate behavior management strategies.
• Knowledge of and ability to implement a cognitively challenging instructional program to elementary students.
• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet the learning needs of all students.
• Knowledge of pedagogy and content for effective instruction at the elementary level.
• Ability to communicate effectively by providing clear, concise instruction using academic language.
• Ability to listen without bias and provide appropriate feedback.
• Knowledge of methods for effective collaboration and the ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively with all racial, ethnic, linguistic, economic and disability groups.
• Demonstrate understanding, patience and approachability toward students, parents, and colleagues.

Under the supervision of the Site Administrator/Designee

186 days

Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Glendale Unified School District and the Glendale Teachers Association, this position aligns with salary schedule A or B, depending on credential type, verifiable years of prior service, and educational history verified through an official transcript from an accredited university or college.