Science Teacher Grades 6th-8th

Job Description: Elementary Science Teacher 

Job Title: 4-8 Grade Science Teacher

PRIMARY PURPOSE: 

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences as it relates to science. Enable students to develop science competencies, skills, common core requirements and prepare for M-Step assessment. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 · Bachelor’s degree from accredited university 

· Valid Michigan teaching certificate with science endorsement

· Knowledge of subjects assigned 

· General knowledge of curriculum and instruction 

· Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior 

· Strong communications, public relations, and interpersonal skills 

· Physically able to move about the room to perform formative assessments and adequately facilitate small and large group discussion 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: 

• Develop and implement plans for the curriculum program assigned and show written evidence of preparation as required. 

• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodation for individual student differences. 

• Plan and use appropriate instructional/learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflects accommodation for individual needs of students assigned. 

• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to Individual Education Plans (IEP). 

• Use technologies in the teaching/learning process. 

• Consistently assess student achievement through formal and informal testing. 

• Present a positive role model for students that supports the mission of the school district. 

• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning with a strong ability to engage students.

• Manage student behavior in the classroom and administer discipline according to board policies, regulations, and IEP. 

• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, material, and facilities. 

• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents. 

• Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents, and community members. 

• Participate in the district staff development program. 

• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible. 

• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on committees as required. 

• Any other assignment deemed appropriate by the building principal. 

Date to Assume Duties: Immediately

Rate of Pay: Negotiable