TEACHER SCIENCE (0.4 AP PHYSICS 1/ 0.3 IB CHEMISTRY/ 0.3 ACADEMY HON PHYSICAL SCIENCE)

Function / Position Summary

To implement the U-46 curriculum and initiatives with fidelity to improve academic achievement for all students.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study that follows district guidelines and meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
• Implements research-based teaching strategies that engage all students, acknowledging a range of abilities of students and cultural backgrounds.
• Creates an environment conducive to learning and motivates students through effective communication and evaluative feedback.
• Implements current district curriculum and subject matter that is grade-level appropriate.
• Plans for and guides the learning process toward the mastery of curriculum goals, and establishes clear objectives/targets for all lessons, units, and projects that are clearly communicated to students.
• Implements school improvement plans and strategies.
• Collaborates with colleagues, students, community members, and/or parents on a regular basis, and as requested by the administration.
• Implements building and district assessments in order to monitor student achievement, and communicates progress to students and parents.
• Sets high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivates students to work to their highest potential.
• Assists in the referral and diagnosis of students with learning difficulties, seeking assistance from other school personnel as required by Response to Intervention.
• Works cooperatively with building administrator(s) in assessing his/her teaching strengths and weaknesses, and planning and implementing a program to improve his/her teaching competencies.
• Participates in curriculum, personnel, policy or professional development committees related to the educational program.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy through the adopted student information system.
• Assists administration in implementing student discipline policies and maintains order in assigned area(s) in a fair and just manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal or other administrative staff.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in related subject from an accredited university.
• Illinois educator license.
• Current endorsement preferred.

Experience / Knowledge

• Must demonstrate knowledge of Common Core State Standards.
• Must exhibit willingness and capacity to use all forms of current instructional technology.
• Must exhibit general lab skills, including safety, equipment maintenance, storage and operational knowledge.
• Must exhibit knowledge of data collection and graphical representation skills.
• Must exhibit basic knowledge of specific reactivity of chemicals commonly used and stored in the high school.
• Must have university coursework in stoichiometry and chemical reactions or teaching experience in high school chemistry.
• Teaching experience is preferred, but not necessary for hiring.

Physical Demands

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
• Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching.

Terms of Employment

• This is a 9-month position.
• Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.
• The starting salary for this role is $60,689.