Science Teacher

SCIENCE TEACHER

REPORTS TO:

Junior-Senior High School Administration

PAY TYPE:

Contract, Non-Supervisory

PAY RATE:
Based upon the WLCSC Master Teacher Contract (see attachment)

BENEFITS:
Eligible (see attachment)

SCHEDULE:

183 Days;
Follows school calendar

This position will remain posted until filled. All qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Develops and delivers engaging science instruction aligned to Indiana standards

* Creates a safe, hands-on learning environment that encourages scientific thinking

* Incorporates technology, labs, and experiments into daily lessons

* Collaborates with staff to support student success across all grade levels

* Open to teaching a range of science subjects and supporting school initiatives

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

* Education, Training, and Experience

Required:

* Bachelor's Degree (minimum)

* Valid Indiana Teacher's License in Science (grades 5-12) or pending licensure

* Displays excellent communication skills and professional demeanor

* Experience working in a school environment preferred

* Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics:

* Displays positive and enthusiastic attitude

* Ability to work as a team with other staff

* Displays dependability and punctuality

* Preferred willingness to sponsor an extracurricular group/team

WORKING CONDITIONS:

* Position works indoors in a typical school classroom environment

* May work near others, often within a few feet

* May occasionally be exposed to noise levels that are distracting

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically outlined in this description. This job description is subject to change at any time at the discretion of West Lafayette Community School Corporation.