Science Teacher; Grades 6-8

Position Title

Science Teacher (Grades 6-8)

Must hold proper certification through the Arkansas Department of Education

Principal and Assistant Principals

190 days with benefits provided according to Siloam Springs School Board policies.

• Work collaboratively with content team (Professional Learning Community) and grade level interdisciplinary team.
• Implement a variety of effective, research-based instructional strategies consistently to engage learners with the essential learning standards.
• Design instructional plans with attention to individual student abilities and interests.
• Monitor and assess student progress frequently, using both formative and summative assessments, and provide progress reports as requested.
• Adjust instruction within the classroom (Tier I) to meet the needs of all learners, retreaching when needed and extending learning for others.
• Create a classroom environment that reflects respectful interactions between students and teachers, as well as student-to-student, while using effective procedures to support all learners.
• Refer students for alternative services as provided by the District (ESL, Special Education, Gifted and Talented, counseling, health services, etc.).
• Effectively implement district initiatives.
• Maintain consistent and timely parent communication using appropriate structures and resources.
• Meet or exceed professional responsibilities and professional behavior expectations.

• Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
• Attend meetings and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
• Serve on committees as assigned.
• Remain current on instructional practices in education.