About This Role
The Science Teacher creates an engaging and supportive learning environment for pupils, fostering their personal growth and developing their skills, attitudes, and knowledge in science. The role involves establishing strong relationships with pupils, parents, and staff, and adapting curriculum to meet individual pupil needs.
Responsibilities
- Teach science (Earth Science; General Science; General Science Concepts; General Science Essentials; Life Science; Physical Science) to pupils in a classroom, using the course of study adopted by the Oklahoma State Department of Education and Oklahoma City’s Board of Education and any other appropriate learning activities
- Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district
- Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil with the identified objectives
- Translate lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
- Utilize grading patterns that are fairly administered and based on identified criteria
- Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
- Treat pupils with respect and dignity
- Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports
- Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil’s progress and interpret the school program
- Interact with pupils, staff and parents in a positive and professional manner
- Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems
- Establish rapport with pupils and provide a pleasant, safe, and orderly climate conducive to learning
- Actively participate in full implementation of the OKCPS model for School Improvement
- Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities
- Supervise and monitor students during out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day which may include but not limited to (cafeteria duty, field trips, playground duty, hallway monitor, etc.)
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Ensure continuity of services; alternative work site may be necessary in the event of a health crisis or disruptive situation that requires the closing of school and/or office buildings
Requirements
- Bachelor’s in education or a related field
- Oklahoma Teaching Certification in Secondary Education in subjects listed below or subjects or Alternative Teaching Certification as approved by Oklahoma State Department of Education: