Teacher - Science SY 24/25

Date Posted	April 03, 2024
Industry	K-12: Public Schools
Certification Needed
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	Not Specified

Description:

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Properly certified in all areas of assignment
2. Bilingual Endorsement is highly preferable
3. Demonstrate cooperativeness and a willingness to carry-out assigned tasks to include, performance responsibilities
4. Other qualifications determined to be necessary

REPORTS TO: Principal or Designee

GENERAL SUPERVISOR: Superintendent

JOB GOAL:

To develop in each pupil an awareness of the role of science in economic and social progress; to motivate each pupil to acquire knowledge of scientific facts and principles, and skills in scientific methods of problem solving; to discover and develop special talents of pupils in scientific fields.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Teach skills, knowledge, and scientific attitudes through courses in general science, earth science, biology, chemistry, physics, physiology or science problems to Middle and/or High School pupils, utilizing the state competencies and curriculum/bilingual curriculum adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
2. Instruct pupils in citizenship, expected student behavior and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
3. Plan a science program involving demonstrations, lectures, discussions, and student experiences, organize laboratory activities for optimal learning.
4. Demonstrate scientific concepts by use of scientific apparatus, experiments, and standard or teacher-prepared charts, sketches, and other instructional aides.
5. Provide individual or small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils and to accommodate circumstances where a variety of projects and experiments are being worked on simultaneously.
6. Instruct pupils in proper use, care, and sage handling of chemicals, science equipment, and plant and animal life.
7. Provide for safe storage and proper use of materials, equipment and tools. Make minor adjustments and request repairs to equipment as required.
8. Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior for a productive learning environment during class sessions, laboratory sessions, and field trips.
9. Evaluate each pupil’s growth in knowledge, skills, and scientific attitudes in courses being taught.
10. Select and request books, instructional aides, science, equipment, chemicals and supplies, and maintain inventory records as required.

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11. Maintain professional competencies through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
12. Identify pupil’s needs, and cooperate with other professional staff members in helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems.
13. Participate in curriculum alignment, bench marks, performance standards/assessments and revisions, inclusive of bilingual development programs and implements EPSS.
14. Gather data in order to develop strategies for student improvement.
15. Assist pupils in selection and development of individual research projects.
16. Cooperate with school administration in providing science displays, and programs for the school and community and in sponsoring science activities.
17. Communicate with parents bi-weekly, monthly or sooner if the need arises, on student’s progress and behavior.
18. Supervise pupils in and out of classroom activities as assigned.
19. Participate in faculty committees and sponsorship of student activities, to include, in and out of school activities.
20. Participate cooperatively with the principal or his/her designee to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines.
21. Implement teacher competencies adopted by the Board of Education.
22. Administer Group Standardized Tests in accordance with district testing program.
23. Administer language assessment testing and scoring in both English and Spanish.
24. Attend board meetings at the request of the superintendent or his/her authorized designee.
25. Perform other assigned tasks required by the supervisor(s).