Physical Science Teacher

Overview

Under the general supervision of the Director of Math and Science, advance students' competence within the Physical Science disciplinary core ideas; design and implement learning experiences that will support students in developing a cohesive and scientifically-based view of the world around them through the understanding of cross-cutting concepts, and engage them in the work of scientists through the application of scientific practices.

• Designs and implements phenomenon-driven experiences in the Physical Science content, in accordance with the Next Generation Science Standards-aligned district curriculum.
• Collaborates with fellow educators, within and across departments, to evaluate and continuously improve curriculum design using a data-driven approach.
• Effectively partners with Special Educators to meet the needs of individual learners.
• Leverages Universal Design for Learning principles across all areas of design work.
• Employs a constructivist approach to teaching and learning.
• Promotes critical and creative thinking and analysis across all related subject areas.
• Fosters a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials for subject area, and translates lesson plans into learning experiences that engage and challenge students and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Designs learning activities to demonstrate the application of science citizen scientists and a range of post high school pathways, including scientific research projects, demonstrations, experiments, and laboratory activities.
• Maintains a culture of safety and attends to Duty of Care when working with students in lab setting.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and adapts instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with diverse learning profiles; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Maintains familiarity with district, regional, and national standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within content area, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment, maintains inventory records, and ensures equipment is in good working order.

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director, Principal, and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based UDL strategies.
• Knowledge of a wide range of science subject areas, including general science, chemistry, physics, and other related areas (e.g., mathematics).
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

• Must hold, or be eligible for, a NH Certificate in Physical Science, Chemistry or Physics 9-12

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.