Middle School Science Teacher

Position reports to: Middle School Division Leader Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $46,000-$56,000 per year Job Type: Full-time Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in the appropriate content area and a current teacher licensure are required. Previous teaching experience, particularly at the middle school level, is preferred. Experience working with students with learning differences or in a special education setting is a plus. Job Overview The classroom teacher at Chesapeake Bay Academy plans, organizes, and implements an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages each student to develop and fulfill their academic, as well as social and emotional, potential. Faculty is responsible for executing individual plans of the students, delivering the curriculum in a differentiated and multi-sensory fashion, and enforcing the guidelines in the Student and Family Handbook. In conjunction with their appropriate division leader, teachers and advocates (MS) develop and ensure the implementation of Individual Instruction Plans (IIPs) for each student. Essential Functions & Responsibilities To demonstrate mastery of the relevant academic content specific to their area of professional licensure. To plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning. To communicate regularly and effectively with all community members, including fellow administrators, students, parents, and non-CBA professionals. To develop appropriate schemes of work and differentiated lesson plans. To establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities. To be well-prepared for classroom activities. To provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities. To identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs. To instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment. To use relevant technology to support instruction and continue to explore the uses of technology through ongoing professional learning. To observe and evaluate students' performance and development. To assign and grade classwork, homework, tests, and assignments. To provide constructive feedback on student work products. To maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development. To update all necessary records accurately and completely. To complete all required documentation. To manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures. To maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary philosophy of CBA. To support students through their academic challenges and provide appropriate encouragement. To participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations, as agreed to. To actively participate in regularly scheduled division and all-school meetings. To maintain and update, as appropriate, IIPs in collaboration with division leaders. #J-18808-Ljbffr