Science Teacher

Science Teacher
Reports To: Building Principal
Classification: Certified Employee
 
Position Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree
• Indiana License – Science with Middle School Setting
• Excellent Communication and Team Skills
• Strong Organizational Skills

 
Employment Factors

• 181 Day Contract
• 16 Personal Leave Days
• TRF Position with Certified Benefits
• Salary Range $41,000 - $76,500 Based on Degree, Certification, & Experience

 
Nature of Work
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students' skills and competence in one or more fields of science, develops students’ skills and abilities in scientific methods and problem-solving, as well as an understanding of the application of science in the solution of practical problems. 
 
Performance Responsibilities

• Provides supervision of students in educational settings.
• Plans daily classroom instructional activities.
• Keeps daily student attendance.
• Communicates with parents, teachers, administrators, and related service providers on an as needed basis.
• Serves on various teams, committees on an as needed basis.
• Maintains proper certification by attending college, workshops, and/or professional development courses.
• Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism and ethics, working cooperatively with the Board, the Superintendent, administrators, certificated and non-certificated personnel, parents, and students.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Essential Job Functions

• Teaches knowledge and skills in one or more fields of science in accordance with district curriculum. 
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Promotes critical and creative thinking and analysis in all related subject areas. 
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials for subject area and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction. 
• Designs learning activities to demonstrate the application of science to everyday existence, including scientific research projects, demonstrations, experiments, and laboratory activities. 
• Instructs students in the proper use and care of scientific equipment, chemicals, and plant and animal life. 
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed. 
• Maintains familiarity with district and Indiana State standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests. 
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research. 
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws. 
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents. 
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. 
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees. 
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment, maintains inventory records, and ensures equipment is in good working order. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of a wide range of science subject areas and other related areas (e.g., mathematics).
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.