Science Teacher

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JOB GOAL

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
• Instruct thorough lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in assigned subject(s).  
• Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress. 
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate the objectives to students.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time.
• Provide students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate. 
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations. 
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. 
• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities. 
• Prepare content focused lessons plans for instruction.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferred Experience:

• Experience as a classroom teacher in an urban environment.
• Certification in curriculum is preferred.
• Experience with quality teaching, learning, and assessment processes.
• Acceptable criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
• Bring a spirit of enthusiasm, energy, and multi-cultural awareness.
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrate ability to apply data analysis, new strategies, and evaluation techniques.
• Understand and communicate current trends and best practices in curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Understand all applicable laws, regulations, and rules.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills in the areas of collaboration, team participation, creative problem-solving, conflict resolution, group planning, and decision-making processes. 
• Demonstrate the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving of instructions.
• Be student focused.
• Hold knowledge and fluency working with various needs assessment and research methods.
• Be proficient in computer applications. Encourage use of technology in the delivery of instruction. 
• Understand the challenges that faculty and students face in using technology.
• Prioritize work to meet schedules and timelines. Follow through and timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Demonstrate knowledge and good judgment in matters of school policy and procedures.
• Utilize proper discretion in dealing with confidential matters.
• Work well without close supervision and with little direction. 
• Be able to solve problems independently and manage projects alone.
• Be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.

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