About This Role
This middle school science teacher role involves implementing the District’s instructional program and educational philosophy in the designated subject area and grade level. The position requires acting with integrity, supporting organizational goals, communicating clearly, championing student needs, and driving continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Teach in accordance with staff assignment
- Display effective teaching practices
- Complete effective lesson plans with immediate and long-range goals
- Develop lessons appropriately
- Use time effectively
- Choose appropriate materials and activities
- Present subject matter clearly and interestingly
- Coordinate and plan with team members, when appropriate
- Plan with the librarian to provide effective library experience for students
- Administer the classroom to create an environment conducive to learning
- Organize procedures for effective classroom management
- Organize the assigned area in an efficient, appealing manner
- Provide flexibility for individual and group activities
- Practice positive discipline techniques that help students gain self-control and responsibility for their actions
- Maintain a positive, accepting attitude in working with students
- Cooperate with school personnel in providing for student welfare
- Supervise behavior and safety of students in classes, between classes, and during school-related activities on and off campus
- Work with counselors, administrators, parents, and other staff members to place students in the most effective educational setting
- Instruct students in school safety and emergency drill procedures
- Participate in special activities and programs provided for students and parents
- Initiate communications with parents
- Inform parents about programs for students
- Make parents aware if problems arise
- Keep parents informed about student progress
- Cooperate with the appropriate program director, department chair, and all other school personnel
- Administer an appropriate record-keeping system
- Maintain accurate records for student evaluation and progress
- Maintain accurate attendance records as required by building, District, and state regulations
- Maintain accurate records for all textbooks, materials, and funds provided by the District
- Maintain records of parent contacts, conferences, disciplinary measures, and referrals to other school personnel
- Meet required record-keeping format and timelines effectively
- Exemplify professionalism in behavior and performance
