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High School Science Instructor

Notre Dame de Sion Schools of Kansas City
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POSITION TITLE:  High School Science Instructor Biology and Chemistry  SY 2026-27
FLSA CLASSIFICATION:    Exempt, Full Time
REPORTS TO: High School Principal 

A science instructor at Notre Dame de Sion High School provides high quality, innovative, and rigorous science instruction and is instrumental in our school goal to develop students who are well-rounded, faith-filled citizens and servant leaders.  This is accomplished in an atmosphere of love, respect, hopefulness, openness, and by building connections through relationships.  

Sion educators are:

Confident Practitioners who empower students for success by structuring, adapting, and delivering intentionally planned lessons that encompass the objectives and engage a diverse learning community. 
Growth-Minded Learners:  who seek and share knowledge, accept challenges, and take risks to become an expert in their field, acknowledging failure as a learning opportunity.
Inclusive Community Builders who cultivate a welcoming environment, fosters meaningful relationships, and communicates effectively through authentic dialogue.

QUALIFYING CHARACTERISTICS 

  • Knowledge and understanding of and commitment to the Sion mission.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Science Education, Biology, Chemistry or related subject matter. Special consideration given to candidates with Master’s degrees in subject area with the ability to teach dual high school/college courses.
  • Knowledge of best practices in instruction and curricular design for science including design thinking, experiential learning, modeling, authentic assessment, and standards-based curriculum development.  
  • Deep understanding of the specific needs of adolescent girl development, including social emotional needs.
  • Demonstrated classroom management and facilitative skills.
  • Ability to interact professionally with students, parents, faculty and staff.  
  • Flexibility in working with a variety of faculty across the divisions on faculty committees.
  • Ability to set goals and accept professional feedback.
  • Must demonstrate competency with school related technology.  
  • Maintain professional credentials as required by Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) or other accrediting agencies.


ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
 

  • Effectively integrates professional standards of Science education, into everyday classroom instruction and curriculum design.
  • Prepares and implements lesson plans for such instruction.
  • Collaborates with faculty in all disciplines with an eye towards providing interdisciplinary opportunities.
  • Employ a variety of progressive educational strategies that make learning engaging, experiential, productive, and enriching. 
  • Incorporates the skills from the Sion Success Outcomes into Science curriculum.
  • Creates and teaches a two-week, place based, experiential learning course as a part of Sion's Deep Dive programming.
  • Utilizes ACT data to inform instruction and improve student learning.
  • Works with the STEAM Director and Principal towards the continual refinement and improvement of the Science program.
  • Map curriculum to ACT Standards and Sion Success Outcomes.
  • Participates in general duties such as study hall supervision, class coverage for absent teachers, and supervision at after school events (i.e. dances, athletics).
  • Maintains current attendance and student records.
  • Attends all required professional development, faculty and staff meetings, parent meetings, and any special meeting(s) requested by the administration. 
  • Continues personal and professional development conferences and other development opportunities to ensure that teaching practices remain current.
  • Assists with other projects, programs and planning as assigned by the High School Principal.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Works in a classroom environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts.
  • Occasionally bend, stoop, and squat
  • May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time.
  • Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs
  • Work primarily in a traditional climate-controlled environment. 
  • Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.