High School Science Interest Pool

Job Description - High School Science Interest Pool (260082)

High School Science Interest Pool - ( 260082 )

Job Title: Science Teacher-Sr High

Position Function: Teaches and facilitates learning and maintains academic progress, discipline, and records for students at the high school grade level. Works with parents and students to provide and implement classroom education to meet the needs of all students.

Instructs through lectures, discussions and demonstrations in one or more subjects such as English, mathematics, or social studies

Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects, and communicate those objectives to students

Creates, administers, and grades tests to evaluate student progress

Establishes and enforces rules and procedures which help to maintain order in the classroom

Observes, evaluates, and prepares reports on the progress of students

Discusses students’ problems and progress with parents and staff

Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops

Prepares classroom instructions to promote students’ success on state assessment exams

Observes, enforces and is directed by the policies, rules, and regulations adopted by the school district

Additional Duties: Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Equipment: This position may require the ability to use SMART boards and iPads in addition to basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine. Must always comply with USD 259’s guidelines for equipment use.

Travel: Limited travel between schools and central offices may be required

Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations

Must be able to stand for long periods of time, bend, twist, balance, stoop, climb stairs, reach overhead, lift up to 20 pounds

Ability to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information

Ability to communicate effectively with a Supervisor when their discretion is needed

• Ability to perform as an effective team player
• Ability to plan, organize, make decisions and prioritize work to meet the daily demands of the building
• Exhibits a professional manner and a positive attitude
• Uses good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments
• Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
• Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
• Knowledge of company’s mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students

Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors

Will be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks

Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy

Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues

Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service

In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave

Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee’s supervisor or building administrator

All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their position

Current valid teaching license through KSDE