Science Teacher - Earth Science/General Science

Position: Science Teacher – Earth Science/General Science
 
Purpose: Under the general supervision of the Building Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe, culturally responsive learning environment.

Compensation/Pay Range: $42,000 (negotiable based on experience)
 
Benefits:
Qualifies for District contribution to Health/Vision and/or Dental Insurance
                                    Yes    No
Qualifies for Paid Personal Time
                                    Yes     No
Qualifies for Paid Sick Time
                                    Yes     No
Qualifies for Paid Vacation Time
                                    Yes      No
 
Schedule:       Full-time       Part-time
                                     10-month (works student calendar)
                                     12-month

Paid hours/day: 7 hour 40 minute day including a duty free lunch of 35 minutes 
 
Essential Functions:   

• Develops and administers school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• 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 so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school system.
• 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 family involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and caregivers.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with 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 secondary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate diverse and inclusive books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.

 
Additional Duties:
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Building Administrator and other Administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
 
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
 
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Knowledge and ability to engage a diverse student and family population.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and caregivers.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth in the area of cultural diversity.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications Profile:

Certification/License: NYS Certification in Science – Earth Science and/or General Science

Education: Bachelors from an accredited college or university in related discipline applicable to teaching assignment. Master’s Degree in related area preferred.

Experience: Experience working with a diverse population of students desired.
 
Demands, Hazards: Works in standard office and school building environments.
 
Equipment: Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, laptops, printers, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
 
Travel: Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.