Science Teacher

JJob Title: Science Teacher (Junior High School)

Terms of Employment: 9-month contract; 183 days

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Principal

Brief Description of Position: 

The Science teacher will be responsible for developing in each pupil an awareness of the role of science in economic and social progress; to motivate each pupil to acquire knowledge of scientific facts and principles, and skills in scientific methods of problem solving; to discover and develop special talents of pupils in scientific fields.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field
• Valid Missouri Teaching Certification (Grades: 5 � 9)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Skilled in human relations, leadership and conflict management
• Demonstrate the ability to foster a classroom climate that allows growth for at-risk students
• Knowledgeable of teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students
• Proficiency in computer hardware and software use, including word processing, spreadsheets, multimedia presentations, email, the Internet, digital media

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Professional Learning Communities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Inspiring students and promoting mastery in subject area
• Supervising and maintaining a safe environment for hands-on science lab and other project-related work
• Providing continual assessment of student progress and maintaining records
• Continually evaluating instructional performance to meet the needs of the students
• Providing an effective environment that reflects and facilitates the academic program
• Delivering socio-emotional curriculum to students in advisory settings
• Providing peer assistance to fellow teachers
• Continuing to work on professional growth
• Routinely utilizing instructional technology and optimizing its instructional value
• Initiating and maintaining open communication with parents and community members
• Maintaining regular, punctual attendance.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned by the Principal