Science Teacher

Overview

Position Title: Teacher, Science

Department: Instructional Services

Reports To: Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Terms Of Employment: 8 Hours/190 Days;
Certified Salary Schedule

This role is based on full-time employment during the school year. Conditions of employment may be adjusted for part-time employment or individuals hired for less than an entire school year.

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable science or related discipline with previous student teaching experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

Valid SC Teaching License (any applicable area). Must have current government issued identification.

High standards of professionalism with the ability to align with district policies and procedures. Strong communication, collaboration and classroom management skills.

• Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One towards increased outcomes for students.
• Interacts, communicates and collaborates with all stakeholders effectively.
• Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive working and learning environment.
• Operates general office and technology equipment needed for daily activities.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all employee and student information.
• Participates in all professional meetings and training sessions as required.
• Requests and maintains materials needed for daily responsibilities and essential functions; provides for safe storage and proper use of all tools, equipment and materials.
• Supervises students in classroom activities and in other areas as assigned; maintains positive behavior support and classroom management systems.
• Teaches concepts and skills in life science, physical science, general science, earth sciences, biology, chemistry, physics, or physiology; motivates students to acquire knowledge of scientific facts, principles and skills.
• Demonstrates a variety of 21st century teaching skills to foster independent, creative, critical thinkers and problem solvers.
• Designs and facilitates engaging, high level, sophisticated learning experiences and applications appropriate to prepare students for a 21st century global, knowledge-based society.
• Demonstrates and evaluates the effectiveness of both formative and summative assessments; collaborates with other staff members to analyze assessment data in relation to student learning and develops instructional strategies to close the learning and performance gap; evaluates contributions in group projects.
• Collaborates with school and district personnel to evaluate effectiveness of curriculum and make suggestions for improvement.
• Networks with school personnel regarding scheduling issues as appropriate.
• Prepares various records and forms such as lesson plans, daily and weekly activity plans, assessments, material requisitions, discipline reports, etc.
• Organizes classrooms and other settings for daily instruction.
• Maintains accurate records and files.
• Effectively uses personal computing devices and software applications for the management of student records, instructional efficiency, and professional development.
• Meets with parents, administrators and school counselors as needed to discuss student performance, social and emotional needs, behavior, and personal and academic goals and expectations; issues reports in accordance with school board policy to inform parents/ guardians of students' progress; suggests interventions as appropriate.
• If applicable, supervises activities of assigned instructional assistants which involve planning and reviewing work, as well as providing instruction, guidance and training.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Responsible for supervision of students in classrooms, field studies, labs, and other instructional settings. Responsible for maintenance and inventory of equipment; responsible for reporting equipment malfunctions and safety issues.

Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and…