What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Science Teacher / Chemistry position at Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District?
QUALIFICATIONS: - Appropriate teaching certificate issued by the Massachusetts Department of Education for Chemistry grades 9-12.- Ability to communicate effectively.- Effective interpersonal and organizational skills.- B.S./B.A. with a strong GPA in relevant coursework- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Committee may find appropriate and acceptable.ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS: This role is responsible to the principal or his/her designee: must work cooperatively with other professional personnel; may supervise the work of instructional learning assistants, teacher assistants, volunteers, student interns as assigned; evaluated by the principal or his/her designee.GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY: To exhibit teaching skills which allow for a maximum of learning and a minimum of disciplinary action; maintains professional relationships with other teachers, students, staff, parents; demonstrates commitment to continued professional development.SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Instruction: - one (1) section CP Physical Science and four (4) sections CP Chemistry- Creates and maintains a stimulating physical classroom environment conducive to learning.- Establishes and implements efficient classroom management procedures.- Continually evaluates and records various aspects and indicators of students' progress.- Demonstrates competency in his/her area of training and assignment.- Plans lessons effectively; shows evidence of daily and long term planning.- Makes provisions for individual differences.- Encourages the development of independent work habits.- Uses appropriate language for students to model.- Uses varied and appropriate instructional techniques to accomplish instructional objectives.- Implements the curriculum as prescribed by the school district.- Helps students evaluate their own work.- Communicates clearly, using precise language and acceptable oral expressions.- Monitors students' understanding of the lesson and adjusts teaching when appropriate.- Encourages a positive atmosphere for all students, especially those with special needs.- Demonstrates a positive attitude.- Works to help students acquire a positive self-image.Professional Relationships: - Encourages a respect for opinions, rights, property, and contribution of others.- Communicates and maintains a working relationship with parents.- Maintains confidentiality with respect to students and their performance and records.- Is regularly available for extra-help sessions.- Cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students resolve attitude, behavior, and learning problems.- Leaves clear and complete lessons and instructions for substitutes.- Participates in the evaluation and revision of curriculum.Professional Development: - Continually evaluates his/her own behavior and performance as a teacher.- Participates actively in a professional development program.- Explores new teaching techniques as alternatives to better accomplish predetermined instructional objectives, including the use of educational technology.- Performs non-instructional duties.- Contributes to the schools' extracurricular programs.
