Secondary Science Teacher

Secondary Science Teacher
- Rhode Island School for the Deaf

Rhode Island School for the Deaf
- Providence, Rhode Island

Functions and Responsibilities

• Knowledge and respect for the cultural norms and language of the Deaf community.

• Experience establishing a creative environment in which science is explored, discovered, and observed both in and out of the classroom.

• Experience working with children and implementing effective science instruction.

• Experience collaborating with colleagues to build an interdisciplinary world-class science program while cultivating a school environment that prioritizes science and makes learning visible to the community.

• Proficiency in delivering content area knowledge; ability to teach science classes including classroom instruction and lab rules and safety regulations and ensuring that all students understand classroom expectations.

• Knowledge of instructional technology and its applications to the teaching of science.

• Deliver a rigorous and relevant science curriculum while maintaining a positive learning environment.

• Plan, develop, and execute lesson plans and provide instruction for individual students, small groups, and remedial instruction to meet the unique learning needs of students or subgroups.

• Assess student learning by using a variety of formal and informal methods.

• Apply knowledge of best practices in curriculum, instruction, and assessment, and methods of supporting and extending instruction and student learning.

• Prepare and correct examinations and proctor state assessments.

• Assess student learning to inform instruction.

• Apply knowledge of school policies and city and state laws.

• Participate in conferences with students and parents; individual guidance of students; and service on school committees.

• Participate in appropriate professional development activities to stay current in assigned teaching fields, programs, and discipline, as well as in the delivery of remote learning.

• Attend professional development days mandated by the Principal.

• Provide synchronous and asynchronous remote learning instruction when directed by the Principal or per teaching assignment.

• Participate in the IEP process as needed.

• Manage recording and publishing student attendance and grading system on the school information system.

• Communicate school and district programs, policies, and procedures to students, staff, parents, and community, as directed by the Director.

• Participate in Professional Development/Professional Learning Communities (PLC), New Staff Orientation (as applicable): to provide exceptional student achievement; to establish the foundations for successful classrooms: ambitious vision and goals, purposeful long-term plans, and unit plans, rigorous assessments, strong relationships, and positive classroom cultures.

• Use student data to inform decision-making, develop and modify curriculum, and develop targeted and differentiated instruction (interventions/enrichment).

• Implement school-adopted curricular resources. Assist with the creation, completion, and presentation of school reports, as well as required reports for the district.

• Determine the need for curricular materials, assessment materials, and instructional resources; communicate ordering needs with the Principal.

• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Science Education, or other related field. Master's preferred. ASL Proficiency required.
• Certification: RI Certificate in an academic content area (Science). RI Certificate in Teacher of the Deaf.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required