Middle School Teacher - Science

Middle School Teacher/Educator - Science

Classification: Certified

Primary Function: Responsible for increasing student achievement. Main functions include but are not limited to:

• Assisting students with developing thinking skills and content knowledge
• Planning and implementation of standards-based instruction
• Establishing a positive classroom environment and culture for learning
• Analyzing data and action planning
• Consistently communicating with stakeholders
• Accountability: Reports to Building Level Administrators & District Level Administrators

Education/Certification:

• Professional Educator's Licence (PEL) in appropriate content area
• Bachelor's Degree in Education with endorsement in appropriate content area
• Master's Degree preferred
• Endorsements in Special Education, ESL, Bilingual Education, preferred

Knowledge/Skills:

• Thorough understanding of the Illinois Learning Standards
• Thorough knowledge of instructional strategies that lead to increased student achievement
• Thorough knowledge of the content being taught
• Strong planning and implementation skills
• Communicate clearly orally and in writing
• Strong collaboration skills
• Data analysis skills
• Knowledge/implementation of restorative discipline practices
• Strong understanding of equitable classroom practices
• High expectations for all students

Other:

• Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations
• Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior; serve as a role model for students and other staff
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Other duties as assigned

Disclaimer: This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.