General Science Teacher

General Science TeacherSalary: Per ContractThe following documents must be complete and current for application to be considered: Online Application Letter of Interest Resume Copy of Certification Official Transcripts Three Current Letters of Recommendation Other: Letter of interest should include background informationQualificationsCertified in subject areaBachelor's degree requiredStudent teaching, substitute teaching, or teaching in private schoolSuch alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptableReports ToPrincipal or supervisorSupervisesStudents in classJob GoalTo help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.Performance ResponsibilitiesMeets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designatedPlans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the studentsCreates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the studentsPrepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superiorEncourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behaviorGuides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons units, and projects to communicate these objectives to the studentsEmploys a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involvedStrives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectivesAssesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as requiredDiagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as requiredTakes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilitiesMaintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulationAssists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just mannerMakes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable termsPlans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performanceStrives to maintain and improve professional competenceAttends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as requiredOther duties as assigned by supervisorTerms of Employment: Ten-month year. Salary and work year established by the EHEA contract.Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board of Education's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.