Science Teacher

Science Teacher

Full time teacher certification and proper grade level/endorsement required. Elementary certified teachers must have K-8 all or science endorsement Secondary certified teachers must have a science endorsement

Job Title: K-12 CERTIFIED TEACHER

Qualifications: BA/BS, degree from a college or university Valid/appropriate Michigan teacher certification and/or other required license/credential Hold degree(s) required for position Meet NCLB "Highly Qualified" status for position as necessary Kind and amount of similar prior job experience will be considered Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports To: Building Principal

Summary: To create a flexible educational program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to enhance student learning in accordance with each pupil's ability; to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members. To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development into mature, able, and responsible learners.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities. Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction. Guides, the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Establishes and maintains standard of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom and creates a classroom environment that is appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Employs 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 involved.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth and maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil's progress and interpret the school program.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional/content related and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Plans purposeful assignments for substitutes.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains professional competence through staff development activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day and makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Administers group-standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Regular attendance is necessary.

Terms of Employment: Number of days, salary and benefits shall be established by the Master Contract and/or the Board of Education. Evaluation Job performance will be evaluated by the building Principal or designated evaluator.

Notice of Nondiscrimination The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment. The District's Non-discrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Non-Retaliation Policy and Grievance Procedures are listed within Board Policy.