Teacher - Science

Teacher – Science Bibb County Public Schools – APPLING Middle School, Macon, Georgia Job Details Job ID: 4970236 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Feb 04, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Jul 24, 2025 Job Description Certification: Certification in Middle Grades Science (4‑8) preferred; Bibb County is a Strategic Waiver District. Alternative certification routes are available for graduates of accredited institutions. Job Summary: This position plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for students and creates an atmosphere conducive to intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development, ensuring achievement for every child. Distinguishing Characteristics: No supervisory responsibilities. Essential Job Functions Teaching Tasks: Provides Instruction Teaches at an appropriate instructional level Provides content development Builds for transfer Assesses and Encourages Student Progress Promotes student engagement Monitors student progress Responds to both adequate and inadequate progress Supports students Manages the Learning Environment Uses time efficiently Maintains an effective physical setting for instruction Maintains appropriate student behavior in the classroom Virtual Duties and Responsibilities: Communicate effectively with all stakeholders in the virtual platform, in written and oral form, including electronic media, using positive interpersonal skills. Use a variety of programs and software applications to complete instructional and administrative tasks. Participate in professional learning to enhance online instruction, including required professional learning that leads to a virtual teaching endorsement. Clearly articulate deadlines, schedules, and procedures to students and parents to ensure timely completion of coursework. Teacher Duties and Responsibilities Follow professional practices consistent with school and district policies in working with students, students’ records, parents, and colleagues. Interact professionally with students and parents. Be available for conferences according to district policies. Facilitate home‑school communication by holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications. Maintain confidentiality of students and records. Work cooperatively with school administrators, special support personnel, colleagues, and parents. Comply with school, district, and state administrative regulations and Board of Education policies. Conduct assigned classes at scheduled times. Enforce regulations concerning student conduct and discipline. Be punctual. Provide adequate information, plans, and materials for substitute teachers. Maintain accurate, complete, and appropriate records and file reports promptly. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy. Comply with conditions stated in the contract of employment. Demonstrate professional teaching practices. Model correct use of language, oral and written. Demonstrate accurate and up‑to‑date knowledge of content. Implement designated curriculum. Maintain lesson plans as required by school policy. Assign reasonable tasks and homework to students. Act professionally and assume responsibility for the total school program, its safety, and good order. Takes precautions to protect records, equipment, materials, and facilities. Assumes responsibility for supervising students in out‑of‑class settings. Other Duties Perform duties required by the specific content area taught (such as competitions, after‑hours activities, etc.). Plan and coordinate assignments for paraprofessionals, other supporting staff, and volunteers; provide input to administrative staff on their performance. Perform other duties required by the district, school, or student need. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited college or university required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of student growth and development. Proficiency in reading and interpreting documents related to safety, technology, and educational procedures. Ability to prepare and communicate effectively through written reports, lesson plans, and correspondence. Skill in computing and interpreting data, including rate, ratio, and percent calculations. Proficiency in PC operations and software applications, including word processing, databases, and spreadsheets. Capability to serve as a liaison with various professionals and to collaborate effectively with parents and guardians. Capacity to adapt instructional strategies and provide accommodations to meet individual student needs. Strong physical capability to manage classroom and student needs, including potential crisis intervention situations. Certification, License and Special Requirements Ability to obtain clearance certificate from GaPSC. Salary/Terms/Benefits 190‑day work year. Salary based on certification and experience; placement on the adopted salary schedule and position supplement(s). Excellent benefits package (including health, dental, vision, and life insurance; employee assistance program); personal and sick leave; membership in Teachers’ Retirement System. Application Requirements Complete an online application. Submit professional certificates, transcripts, and three (3) professional evaluations and/or reference letters relevant to this position. Submit a resume and cover letter. Incomplete applications may not be considered. Consideration/interviews will begin as soon as a list of applicants is established. Applications/resumes will be evaluated; only those meeting the qualifications will be considered. Candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted directly. No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected for interviews. BIBB COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Bibb County School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation so long as the accommodation does not create an undue financial hardship for the district. A complete list of physical demands associated with the position can be obtained from HR. Position Type Full‑Time Salary $44,981 to $89,492 Per Year Job Categories Classroom Teacher > Science: General Contact Information Bibb County School District Human Resources Department 484 Mulberry Street, Suite 501 Macon, Georgia 31216 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Map Macon, Georgia #J-18808-Ljbffr