What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Science Teacher position at Cheektowaga-Sloan UFSD?
Location: Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District, John F. Kennedy High School
Salary/Pay Scale: $43,953 - $54,207 commensurate with experience (with an additional $2,200 for a Master's Degree as per the TAC contract)
Position Summary/Purpose:
In the Cheektowaga-Sloan UFSD, the faculty and staff are dedicated to creating a positive student-centered learning environment that recognizes all students' unique needs and talents by combining character education with a curriculum based on critical thinking. The emphasis is on teaching the whole child to create lifelong learners who are best prepared for college, careers, and beyond.
RESPONSIBILITIES & SKILLS:
- Be responsible for teaching Regents Earth Science and the accompanying lab requirements
- Observe and evaluate students' performance in meeting expectations of the NYS P-12 Science Learning Standards
- Create and deliver lessons grounded in evidence-based practices and current formative data
- Individualize learning experiences and increase student engagement, specifically, increasing student voice and discussion in the classroom
- Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans, making learning targets clear for students
- Manage student behavior in the classroom with appropriate disciplinary techniques and utilize restorative practices
- Provide a nurturing, supportive, and positive learning environment with high expectations that encourage student responsibility and leadership
- Participate in ongoing professional development and stay abreast of current topics in education
- Work collaboratively with administrators, department chairs, and colleagues to create a positive work environment that promotes student achievement
- Serve as an active member of our professional learning community in and outside of the district
- Embrace the District's Vision of educating the Whole Child
- Knowledge of technology and its application in the classroom
- Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or her designee
Requirements:
- NYSED Certification in Earth Science (grades 7-12)
Apply online at www.wnyric.org, and attach a cover letter, resume, certification, transcripts, and three current letters of reference or submit to Mrs. Andrea L. Galenski, Superintendent of Schools, 166 Halstead Ave., Sloan, NY 14212? include a cover letter, resume, certification, transcripts, and three current letters of reference.
Application Deadline: April 27,2025
Anticipated Start Date: September 1,2025
The Cheektowaga-Sloan UFSD is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex (including gender identity or the status of being transgender), sexual orientation, disability, age, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic-violence-victim status, criminal arrest or conviction record, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal non-discrimination laws.
Salary : $43,953 - $54,207
