Teacher Of Biology - Pennsauken Campus

Position: TEACHER OF BIOLOGY - PENNSAUKEN CAMPUS
Camden county technical schools

Position description

Title:

Teacher of biology

Pennsauken campus

Qualifications:

* must possess or be eligible for a valid new jersey teacher of biological science, or certificate of eligibility.

* such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable.

* demonstrated knowledge in certificated area and effective teaching methods.

* thorough knowledge of new jersey student learning standards.

* thorough knowledge and familiarity with instructional technologies.

* ability to maintain a safe, secure and caring learning environment.

* strong interpersonal and communication skills.

* ability to communicate with parents/guardians.

* successfully undergo a criminal history check and proof of u.s. Citizenship or legal resident alien status.

* meets the health qualifications required of all personnel.

* meets nj residency requirements or willingness to relocate to nj within 365 days of employment.

* must follow the guidelines of the camden county technical schools' nepotism policy, file code: 0142.1.

Salary is based on education, experience and/or military service according to the board of education of the camden county technical schools and cam/voc education association agreement salary guide - $57,073-$91,799.

This position includes the following: health benefits, dental benefits, employee assistance program services, access to wellness and discount programs.

Position: full-time, 10-month position; plus a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 to the hired candidate for this position.

Interviews are at the discretion of the superintendent and/or designee and based on qualifications for the position.

The board of education declares it to be the policy of this district to provide an equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of age, color, creed, national origin, race, religion, sex, marital status, disability, ancestry, affectional or sexual orientation, familial status, liability for service in the armed forces of the united states, or nationality.

Position goals: to teach the new jersey core curriculum content standards and/or industry standards through the district curriculum and establish a class environment that fosters learning and personal growth; to help students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued education; and to maintain good relationships with parents/guardians and other staff members.

Reports to:

supervisor assigned per the ccts' organizational chart

Performance responsibilities:

Preparation:

1. Select a variety of relevant materials, resources, and technologies that support instructional goals and support student learning.

* lesson plans are available during the observation and meet school and district standards for format, differentiation, clear expectations and rigor.

* planning reflects connections to new jersey core curriculum content standards or career competencies and camden county technical schools' curriculum. Connections are extensive and provide opportunity for students to significantly deepen their knowledge of core concepts.

* planning recognizes and builds on the prerequisite skills for the new learning. Cross-content connections provide opportunity for students to significantly deepen their knowledge of core concepts.

* modify and adjust the instructional plan and goals according to student achievement as measured by ongoing verbal, written and/or authentic assessments.

* use individualized education program (iep) where prescribed to meet the classified student's need.

Instruction:

7. All goals are clear, are relayed in the form of student learning outcomes and are measured by ongoing written, verbal and/or authentic assessment practices.

* exhibit positive verbal and non-verbal communication including words of encouragement, smiles, tone and positive interaction and elicit this from students.

* organize tasks so student groups work independently and/or are productively engaged at all times with students assuming responsibility for learning.

* prepare students to take responsibility for handling materials and supplies maximizing instructional time. Routines are seamless.

* inclusion…