Science Teacher - High School

About This Role

Teaching science to high school students is the core of this role, which involves planning, carrying out, and evaluating instructional activities. The teacher will also advise students on internships, work experience, and academic activities within a diverse and progressive educational community.

Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum to meet developmental goals and instructional activities
• Use procedures to post syllabus, projects/lessons, and grades to the server accessible to students, parents, and the community
• Maintain a classroom environment consistent with established codes of conduct and conducive to positive learning
• Use rubric-based authentic assessment methods to evaluate student progress and adapt individual programs to meet student needs
• Exercise open and respectful communication with families, co-workers, supervisors, and other school staff
• Measure progress and accomplishments of students towards their academic achievements on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required
• Communicate electronically with students, parents, and other staff members concerning student academic progress, attendance, and behavior
• Attend conferences and workshops in order to further advance professional development
• Work cooperatively with other personnel to improve instructional programs and the overall operation of the school
• Provide a safe, thriving, and respectful environment for all students in the classroom and on the school campus
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• Valid Indiana State Teacher's License or eligibility for a license for corresponding age/grade level
• 2 years of teaching experience
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills
• Ability to build relationships effectively and professionally with families and students
• Experience developing and implementing curriculum
• Physical ability to handle frequent sitting, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, and moving throughout the room
• Proven ability to maintain a safe and studious classroom environment
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum
• Regularly required to sit and use hands to find, handle, or feel
• Frequently required to talk or hear
• Required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus