Science Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

The Science Teacher reports to the Principal of the assigned CHP School and is responsible for maintaining an environment conducive to learning and helping their students master Science area content in alignment with local and state exams. Teachers should be able to establish effective rapport with students, to motivate students to develop skills, attitude, and knowledge, and to create and adjust lessons according to students' abilities. Teachers will also be expected to maintain contact with parents and guardians.

I. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following is an explanation of the duties of the Science Teacher. It includes the major highlights of the requirements of the position. There should be a clear understanding that the duties outlined below are not all encompassing. Additional responsibilities may be assigned to the Science Teacher as required.

1. Use the state standards and curriculum to create a rigorous, objective-driven, arts-infused Science program.
2. Plan and implement lab-based life, earth, and physical science lessons based on state standards.
3. Differentiate for individual students based on their unique learning needs so all students are appropriately engaged and challenged.
4. Ensure students are engaged through activities and technology that accommodate various learning styles, personality styles, and the need for physical movement.
5. Collaborate with classroom teachers to create interdisciplinary units that teach grade level content knowledge and skills through Science.
6. Explicitly introduce learning objectives to activate students' prior knowledge as it relates to the objectives, and conclude the lesson by revisiting the learning objective and having students apply it in context.
7. Present content through a variety of instructional strategies to reach all learners.
8. Provide many and varied opportunities for students to achieve mastery while working to promote achievement by all students without exception.
9. Develop standards-aligned, measurable, ambitious big goals that will increase student opportunities for achievement; assess and track performance against these goals.
10. Measure student achievement of, and progress toward, the learning objectives and big goals with formative and summative assessment tools.
11. Provide ongoing and timely feedback to students on their progress towards meeting big goals by frequently checking for understanding and listening.
12. Use data to reflect on effectiveness of lessons and student achievement progress in order to improve instruction and personal practice.
13. Create a focused environment of fairness and respect that encourages students to take risks and strive to reach goals.
14. Establish, model, practice, and reinforce age-appropriate rules and logical consequences; create and consistently use individual behavioral management plans, as needed.
15. Implement classroom procedures, systems, and routines that provide structure for students and maximize instructional time.
16. Communicate respectfully and thoughtfully with parent/guardians remaining sensitive to different families' cultures, values and needs.
17. Initiate and maintain timely communication with all parents/guardians concerning student progress and to provide a clear picture of the curriculum and high expectations.
18. Work collaboratively with parents/guardians, families, and other members of the community to involve them in activities and to support the success of the student.
19. Collaborate with colleagues (school-wide meetings, professional development days, the professional development institute) to continuously improve personal practice, instruction, assessment, and student achievement, as well as the overall goals and mission of the school and the network.
20. Access meaningful learning experiences (current theory, research, and developments in relevant academic disciplines, professional development opportunities, and ideas from colleagues and supervisors) and exercises judgment in accepting findings as valid for application in classroom practice and teacher improvement.
21. Reflect critically upon teaching experience; identify areas for further professional development as part of a professional development plan that is linked to grade level, school, and network goals; access meaningful learning experiences; and listen thoughtfully to other viewpoints and respond constructively to suggestions and criticisms.
22. Use feedback to update Individual Professional Development Plan
23. Fulfill all outlined and related functions professionally, timely and thoroughly.

II. PROFESSIONALISM

1. Interpersonal/Teamwork
   1. Maintains positive and professional relationships with colleagues, children and parents.
   2. Contributes as a team member and actively collaborates with others to meet the mission and goals of CHP Schools.

1. Work Habits
   1. Knowledgeable and supportive of CHP Schools' policies and procedures, including those in the Policy and Procedure Manual, and implements them consistently.
   2. Knowledgeable of laws, regulations, and standards pertinent to his or her work and demonstrates compliance.
   3. Demonstrates integrity by striving for safe and effective service delivery, as well as accurate, timely and complete documentation.
   4. Contributes to maintaining a 'Culture of Safety' for students, parents, colleagues and visitors.
   5. Reports to work, as well as all meetings and appointments, in a timely manner.
   6. Dresses appropriately and professionally based on scheduled activities of the given day. Strives to serve as a role model to clients.

1. Professional Development
   1. Participates in individual supervision as scheduled by supervisor.
   2. Accepts and follows suggestions, directives, and requests to perform additional duties willingly and flexibly.
   3. Consults his or her supervisor or others, as appropriate, for collaborative problem solving.
   4. Exercises sound judgment, knowledge, and creativity in decision making.
   5. Takes on personal development and building a learning environment.
   6. Completes and demonstrates competency in all mandatory trainings as identified by the organization including knowledge of child and adolescent growth and development.
   7. Participates in additional trainings as identified in supervision or by external licensing, contractual, and accreditation organizations.

II. QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Education, Training and Experience

1. Bachelor's degree required in Education

1. Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

1. Pennsylvania Teaching Certification required.

1. Ongoing Training and Credentialing

1. Meets all ongoing requirements as identified by the agency and the Human Resources Office.

IV. WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A. The Science Teacher will work indoors, outdoors, on campus and off campus with frequent stressful situations.

B. There is a 37.5 hour plus work week that includes occasional weekend and evening work.