Secondary Science Teacher

Secondary Science Teacher

Lackawanna City School District

245 South Shore Boulevard

Lackawanna , NY 14218

Certified - Teaching - Science Teacher {SCI}

Job Number 3300057006

Start Date

Open Date 09/16/2026

Closing Date 10/01/2026

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidate must possess a Bachelor or Master's of Science degree in Education.

• Candidates must possess a valid New York State Science teaching certificate that holds a General Science Extension for grades 5-9 or 7-12.

• Candidate must possess fingerprint clearance from New York State Education Department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaches the syllabi as mandated by the New York State Education Department.

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials.

• Implements lesson plans and utilizes instruction time to effect optimal learning conditions.

• Establishes effective rapport with students.

• Motivates students to develop skills, attributes, and knowledge necessary for future educational endeavors.

• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

• Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.

• Establishes effective communication with parents through conferences and other appropriate channels to discuss students' progress.

• Identifies student 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 programs provided by the District and self-selected professional growth activities. Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.

• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.

• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.

• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with the District testing program.

• Participates in curriculum development programs as required.

• Participates in faculty committees.

• Assumes any other duties assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.

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Itinerant Location Lackawanna Middle School

Salary Competitive Y

Appointment Status Probationary

Position Status Full time

Start Date Pending BOE Approval

Required Certification Type General Science Grades 7-12 Ext. {5091}, General Science 7-9 Ext {4082}, Chemistry & General Science 7-9 Ext. {5042}, Earth Science & General Science 7-9 Ext. {5082}, General Science Grades 5-9 Ext. {4019}, Physics & General Science Grades 7-9 Ext. {5062}

Contact Person's Name Adriann Johnson

Contact Person's Title Assistant Superintendent

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