Science Teacher

About This Role

Teaching science to secondary school students is the core of this role, developing their skills in various scientific fields and problem-solving, and helping them understand science's practical applications. This position is for an educator who can promote critical thinking and maintain a conducive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach knowledge and skills in one or more fields of science, including general science, earth science, biology, physiology, chemistry, and physics, in accordance with district curriculum
• Promote critical and creative thinking and analysis in all related subject areas
• Promote a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials for subject area, and translate lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction
• Design learning activities to demonstrate the application of science to everyday existence, including scientific research projects, demonstrations, experiments, and laboratory activities
• Instruct students in the proper use and care of scientific equipment, chemicals, and plant and animal life
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modify instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conduct individual and small group instruction as needed
• Maintain familiarity with district and State of Ohio Department of Education standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests
• Continue to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research
• Organize and maintain 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
• Encourage parental involvement in students' education and ensure effective communication with students and parents
• Ensure that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
• Coordinate with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participate in faculty meetings and committees
• Select and requisition appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment, maintain inventory records, and ensure equipment is in good working order
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent