Science Teacher

Science TeacherQualifications: Licensed or be eligible to be licensed in 9-12 science. Candidates must be designated as HIGHLY QUALIFIED in high school science. Previous experience in high school science preferred.Salary: NC Teacher Salary + 18% supplementBenefits: Full BenefitsSupervises: May coordinate and direct activities of paraprofessionals, volunteers and/or clerical assistants.Reports To: The school principal or his/her designeeJob Goal: To provide each student with the help, counsel, and learning experience he needs to make progress toward educational goals established. To create a flexible instructional 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 live a rewarding life in an ever-changing world.Performance Responsibilities:Develops lesson plans and instructional materials.Provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals.Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicates these objectives to the students.Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media.Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student's progress and interprets the school program.Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and through self-selected professional growth activities.Participates in curriculum development programs as required.Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.Performs other duties as assigned.