Middle School Science Teacher

• State of Michigan Teacher Certification Science (DX), or Integrated Science (DI)
• Advanced degree from an accredited college/university preferred
• ESL Endorsement (preferred)

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate the ability to model, deliver, and craft rich student-centered learning experiences around Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics.
• Demonstrate the ability to create and implement strategies for weaving STEM/STEAM experiences into multi- disciplinary curricula from grades 6 through 8.
• Experience working with middle school students in science, integrated science, or mathematics.
• Understand the Next Generation Science Standards and implementation of high quality project based instruction
• Work in partnership with teachers and staff, modeling consistent effective teaching with technology, engagement, lesson plan design, and use of technology, STEM/STEAM and online tools.
• Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of the connection between technology, computer science, and other fields of study.
• Understand and be able to design, develop, assess, and manage STEM/STEAM learning experiences.
• Identify and apply educational and technology-related research, the psychology of learning, and instructional design principles in guiding use of technology in education.
• Identify, implement, and investigate software in both classroom and administrative environments.
• The Science (STEM/STEAM) teacher will need to successfully demonstrate computational thinking, algorithmic thinking, abstraction, programming tools and creative thinking. These concepts and skills through culturally relevant pedagogy are visible, attending to how culture and context impact student learning.
• The Science (STEM/STEAM) teacher will identify resources, plan, and design staff development activities to support professional growth in learning technologies.
• Participate in professional development experiences that allow them to observe, evaluate, and apply the use of technology to support instruction. Expert level of technology and 21st century learning understanding and application.
• Deep knowledge of science content standards, effective instructional strategies, and assessment driven instruction.
• Develops and delivers lesson plans utilizing differentiated techniques and strategies addressing all aspects of communication that develop each student’s science skills and allow English learners to meaningfully access the district’s instructional program.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve an effective learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares report cards and other necessary documentation to report student growth and achievement.
• Communicates regularly with parents through conferences and other means to discuss curriculum, assessments, and student progress.
• Identifies student needs and collaborates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students address social, emotional and academic issues.

• Provides a nurturing, supportive, and positive learning environment with high expectations that encourage student responsibility, enhance motivation, clearly communicate classroom routines, and incorporate challenging instructional strategies.
• Participates in school improvement initiatives in committees and collaborative learning teams at the school/district level.
• Plans, organizes and provides instruction in Science in the Core Curriculum and Next Generation Science Standards.
• Administers academic and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating students’ progress in meeting academic learning targets and progress in Science. Maintains complete and accurate records of student’s progress and evidence of growth and progress.
• Provides a nurturing, supportive, and positive learning environment with high expectations that encourage student responsibility, enhance motivation, clearly communicate classroom routines, and incorporate challenging instructional strategies.
• Must have experience with educational technologies and applications.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

 
SALARY: Per HFT Salary Schedule
 

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This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.
Upon recommendation for employment, Section 1230g, as amended, of the Revised School Code requires all school employees to be electronically finger printed for the purpose of undergoing a criminal history background check. The fingerprinting is conducted by a third party and is at the expense of the applicant.