About This Role
Teaching science to high school students is the core of this role, which involves curriculum design, classroom management, and fostering an active learning environment. The position suits an educator committed to student success and continuous improvement in instructional practices.
Responsibilities
- Participate in curriculum review and design
- Effectively collaborate with department and/or grade-level teachers and other colleagues
- Effectively implement district and building initiatives
- Remain current on instructional practices in education
- Create active learning environment and collaboratively design settings that foster an enriching, nurturing, and safe climate where diversity and academic risk taking are valued
- Hold and articulate high expectations for student learning, achievement, and behavior
- Implement a variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives and standards-based instruction
- Communicate instruction clearly and effectively
- Provide effective classroom management that includes teaching routines and procedures to maintain a safe and orderly learning environment
- Provide individual and small group instruction and adapt the curriculum to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students
- Plan a program for students that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
- Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports in a timely and consistent manner
- Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly
- Refer students for alternative services as provided by the District (ESL, Reading, Special Reading)
- Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations
- Maintain good communication with parents/legal guardians
- Take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment/materials, and facilities
- Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations
- Serve on committees as assigned
- Attend required meetings
- Other duties as assigned by building principal and/or supervisor
Requirements
- Valid Indiana Science License
- Ability to teach Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, or Integrated Chemistry and Physics is preferred
- Bachelor's License
- Complete and pass an Expanded Criminal Background and CPS Check
- Working knowledge of the Google suite including Google Classroom
- Ability to lift up to 10 pounds or, in some cases, more
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