Gaffney High School - Science Teacher

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HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOM TEACHER

Under limited supervision, employs classroom management techniques that create an environment for teaching and learning in which students understand their expectations. Provides instruction in the content areas assigned by the principal and reports directly to the Principal.

• Develops and follows a prepared lesson plan that is sufficient for instruction.
• Exercises proper care of materials and equipment.
• Communicates classroom needs to the appropriate personnel.
• Adheres to assigned work hours, arriving on time and remaining until the end of the scheduled period.
• Communicates effectively with staff, parents, students, and administration.
• Accepts assistance, advice, and guidance from supervisors and actively seeks improvement.
• Shares ideas, plans, materials, and facilities with colleagues.
• Remains alert to district, school, and personal goals, seeking relevant professional development.
• Maintains confidentiality of professional information unless disclosure serves a professional purpose or is required by law.
• Respects rights, feelings, and differences among individuals, handling conflicts directly.
• Complies with state and local restrictions regarding controlled substances, tobacco, alcohol, and dress.
• Ensures students are free from verbal or physical harassment, profanity, and inappropriate contact.

• A. Classroom Management
  • The teacher begins the class promptly.
  • The teacher communicates expected behaviors to students.
  • Students exhibit behaviors that maximize on‑task engagement.
  • Inappropriate behaviors receive immediate and appropriate intervention.
• B. Materials
  • The teacher selects appropriate materials and equipment for instruction.
  • The teacher handles materials efficiently within the classroom setting.

• Utilizes a clinical approach to teaching, diagnosing and prescribing evidence-based learning.
• Employs an appropriate lesson plan format.
• Sets behavioral objectives that are appropriate for the learners.

• Gives clear learning objectives and purpose to students.
• Links new learning to prior knowledge and verbalizes transfer.
• Reveals accountability mechanisms for demonstrating proficiency.
• Provides students with information about the learning content.
• Demonstrates sound, up-to-date knowledge of the subject matter.
• Checks student understanding periodically throughout the lesson.
• Provides appropriate practice experiences to ensure mastery.
• Monitors guided practice, giving immediate feedback on performance.
• Applies reinforcement theory throughout the lesson.
• Maintains a classroom climate conducive to learning.
• Incorporates student interests into lesson activities.
• Encourages, praises, and acknowledges student effort.
• Ensures each student experiences measurable success.
• Schedules practice to promote retention of learning.
• Allows students to verbalize critical attributes before lesson conclusion.
• Collects data to evaluate student performance and plan future lessons.

Bachelor’s degree or higher; valid South Carolina teacher’s certificate in the assigned teaching area. The Board may accept appropriate alternatives.

• Physical Requirements
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  Sedentary work with occasional walking or standing; repeated lifting up to 10 pounds; routine keyboard operations.
• Data Conception
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  Ability to compare, judge, and discern characteristics of data, people, or items.
• Interpersonal Communication
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  Speaking and signaling to convey information; receiving assignments and directions.
• Language Ability
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  Reading policy, procedure, and reference materials; entering data and preparing reports with proper format, punctuation, and grammar.
• Intelligence
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  Logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
• Judgment and Independence
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  Making independent decisions in the absence of supervision.
• Comprehension and Implementation
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  Understanding and applying received information; basic office machinery skills.
• Verbal Aptitude
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  Recording and delivering information; explaining procedures; following oral and written…