Science Teacher - 7th-8th Grade

Rio Elementary

JOB SUMMARY Under general supervision, of the school administration, serves as classroom teacher in grades 6-8 or a combination thereof; engages and supports all students in learning in accordance with the State academic content standards; maintains and creates an effective environment for student learning; organizes subject matter for student learning; plans instruction and designs learning experiences for all students; assesses student learning;

and develops as a professional educator. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties listed below are intended to describe various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Provides learning experiences and teaches in the assigned core subject area and related intervention sections as specified in State law, and in administrative regulations and procedures of the District in accordance with the State content standards.

Incorporates instruction of social, behavioral, and other education skill areas. Plans, develops, organizes, and conducts a comprehensive educational program for middle school level pupils. Assists middle school level pupils in developing study skills that will support the transition from middle school to high school. Pursues a variety of methodology in teaching and instructing pupils including lectures, demonstrations, discussions, interactive learning activities, and laboratory experiences aligned with the State content standards.

Develops and uses instructional materials suitable for verbal and/or visual instruction of students with wide range of mental, physical and emotional maturity. Provides individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and motivate students. Ensures that continuous formative and summative assessments are conducted to gauge student progress and specific teaching and learning needs. Establishes and maintains standards of classroom management required to achieve effective participation in all activities.

Evaluates academic and social growth of students and keeps appropriate records. Prepares and provides progress reports; report cards; and other formal and informal assessment data to parents. Maintains electronic assessment data for access by parent as needed to strengthen communication between the home and school. Provides appropriate instruction and activities for students to meet goals and objectives of the Local Educational Agency Plan (LEAP) and the Single School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA).

Communicates with parents through a variety of means. Incorporates the use of technology in delivery of lessons. Holds parent conferences to discuss the individual student's progress and interpret the school program. Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems. Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays such as bulletin boards, interest centers, etc.

Maintains professional competence through inservice education activities provided by the District and/or professional growth and university courses. Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop goals to be used in the performance evaluation process in accordance with District guidelines. Assists in the selection and requisition of instructional materials and maintains appropriate inventory records. Supervises students during classroom instructional time and out-of-classroom activities.

Participates in faculty and/or District committees and the sponsorship of student activities. Participates in Student Study Team, Individualized Educational Plan, and Response to Intervention (RTI) meetings as required to meet the needs of the child. Attends evening activities including Back To School Night and eighth grade promotion. Chaperones or supervises students during extra-curricular activities and field trips as assigned. Completes professional obligations including participation in grade level meetings;

horizontal and/or vertical articulation and collaboration meetings; staff meetings, and professional development activities as required to meet the needs of the LEAP and SPSA. Participates in instructional preparation time that is aligned with the LEAP and SPSA. Provides instruction using various instructional strategies to meet the needs of all learners that ensures student engagement. Cooperatively pursues alternative solutions to remediate pupil learning problems, and to enhance expanded academic, social, and emotional growth opportunities.

Analyzes student data to accurately evaluate and support student learning. Collaborates and articulates with administrator and teachers to ensure program needs are aligned with school and district achievement goals. Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned. MINUMUM QUALIFICATIONS…