SCIENCE TEACHER

Science Teacher High School Credit ProgramRESPONSIBILITIES:Establishes and adjusts instructional goals and objectives, to reflect district/school goals, curriculum policies, and the knowledge, skills, progress, and needs of students.Designs lessons that provide opportunity for problem-solving, creativity, and communication skills in relation to authentic, real-world problems.Establishes and maintains standards for behavior that foster student self-discipline and positive relationships among students.Commits to ongoing professional development in content area and pedagogy.Plans learning activities to address individual differences among students.Develops, administers, and evaluates quality formative and summative assessments that reflect a balance of content knowledge and problem-solving skills.Monitors and evaluates students' progress in relation to district/school curriculum policies and other planned goals and objectives.Encourages, secures and maintains the involvement of parents and other community members in support of instruction.Involves parents in the assessment of their children's progress and needs.Performs other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:Required certification: General Science (034, 234)Three years' successful teaching experience in an urban setting preferredExperience in local or regional Science fairsExperience in the use of educational technologyExcellent oral and written communication and human relations skillsThis job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions, responsibilities, qualifications, physical, and cognitive, which comprise this position. The above is intended to be a fair representation of the "typical" demands of the position. In all cases, these relationships, functions, and their applications are subject to change by the Superintendent.*This position is in accordance with the Agreement between the Bridgeport Education Association (BEA) and the Bridgeport Board of Education. The salary will follow the contract and commensurate with experience and qualifications."It is the policy of the Bridgeport Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, present or past mental disorder, mental retardation or learning disability, in any of its educational programs, activities or employment practices.""The Bridgeport Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity"