High School Science Teacher

Reports To:      Principal/ Assistant Principal

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field with a valid Georgia teaching certificate.
• Is qualified to teach the subject and/or class assigned as defined by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GAPSC).
• Ability to relate well to students, parents, and co-workers.

Duties: 

• Maintains a pattern of prompt and regular attendance and performs all duties as assigned effectively and efficiently.

• Is neat and professional in appearance befitting the job they provide the school system.

• Shall exhibit a professional attitude and demeanor at all times in dealing with the board, school administration, fellow employees, parents, students, and the public.

• Use appropriate, research-based methodology for instruction.

• Provide content development, establish high expectations for student performance, and assist all students in mastering academic standards.

• Promote student engagement in learning and provide appropriate assessments of student learning progress.

• Use student progress data to develop teaching strategies.

• Respond to adequate and inadequate student performance.

• Support students with encouragement.

• Utilize time efficiently.

• Maintain an effective physical setting for instruction.

• Compile, maintain, and submit all required reports in a timely manner.

• Maintain appropriate student behavior in the classroom.

• Follow professional practices consistent with school and system policies in working with students, student records, parents, and colleagues.

• Adhere to the Code of Ethics for Educators in Georgia, as established by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.

• Integrate the use of technology in the classroom.

• Participate in training programs and apply concepts learned in the classroom to increase student learning.

• Review current developments, literature, and technical source information related to job responsibilities.

• Ensure adherence to appropriate safety procedures.

• Follow federal and state laws, as well as Board policies.

• Perform other duties as assigned.