Science

Position Type :

Certified - Middle School

Date Posted : 10 / 28 / 2024

Location :

HILTON HEAD MIDDLE POSITION PURPOSE : To create and maintain a positive, stimulating environment for students to promote a culture of learning. Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students. Prepare, administer and evaluate tests and classroom assignments following curriculum guidelines. Guide and counsel students with adjustment and / or academic difficulties, or special academic interests.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Provide developmentally and academically appropriate opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving, with flexibility for meeting individual student needs.
• Plan, create and implement a dynamic classroom environment conductive to learning and relevant to the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Select materials and equipment appropriate for the instructional program.
• Model appropriate activities and positive behavior management techniques through daily contact with students and classroom staff.
• Collaborate with other staff in developing plans and sharing best practices to provide comprehensive services to the students and families being served.
• Assist in ensuring parent involvement and / or awareness in program planning through open communications, parent meetings, conferences, and parent newsletters.
• Advocate for parents in accessing resources and support services as needed.
• Ensure compliance with required federal, state, district and school policies regarding documentation and record keeping responsibilities.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES : Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent or other district office administrator as designated by the Superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS :

EXPERIENCE :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall :

WORK PLACE EXPECTATIONS :

REPORTS TO : Principal

DAYS PER YEAR : 190

SALARY CLASSIFICATION : Paid on the Certified Personnel Salary Schedule

EMPLOYEE GROUP : Certified

APPLICATION PROCEDURES : Must apply online by completing an "Certified" application and adding this specific job to your online application.

FLSA STATUS : Exempt

EMPLOYEE'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT :

1. I have reviewed the above position description and understand its contents.

2. I am aware that my position description may be revised or updated at any time and once notified of changes, I remain responsible for knowledge of its contents.

3. I hereby certify that I possess the physical and mental ability to fulfill the essential functions of the above position with or without reasonable accommodation(s). If I require accommodation(s) in order to fulfill any or all of these functions, I agree to provide information to the District regarding the requested accommodation(s).

Employee's Name (Print) :

Employee's Signature :

Date :

THE BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER