What are the responsibilities and job description for the Science Teacher position at Fond du Lac Reservation?
- Responsibilities: Uses best practice to instruct students and adapts science materials that provide relevant sequential assignments which guides and challenges students.
- Due to changes and modifications in the job from time to time, employees are required to be flexible and assume other responsibilities assigned by management as deemed necessary.
Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids appropriate to the interests and maturity levels of students; maintains required inventory records.
Adapts the curriculum to provide individual, small group, or remedial instruction to meet the needs of the individual student.
Develops a science program involving demonstrations, lectures, discussions, and student experiments, organizes laboratory activities for optimum learning.
Develops a science program using scientific concepts by use of scientific apparatus, experiments and standard or teacher prepared charts, sketches, and other instructional aids.
Instruct students in proper use, care and safe handling of chemicals, science equipment, and plant and animal life.
Encourage students to think independently and express original ideas.
Evaluates each student’s progress in science knowledge and skills.
Communicates in an appropriate manner with parents/guardians and school counselors on student progress.
Prepares materials for lessons in a timely manner and maintains accurate daily records of student performance, attendance, and periodic grading.
Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities as assigned.
Participates in faculty committees and sponsorship of student activities.
Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the Fond du Lac Education Division, and/or self-selected professional growth activities, and other professional developmental programs or activities.
Actively advocate and demonstrate appropriate adult child interactions.
Demonstrates care and kindness using the restorative practice framework, with our students and colleagues.
Maintain a professional relationship with all staff and community members.
Maintains professional standards toward creating confidential relationships with all program participants and staff.
Participates in all meetings as directed.
Routine classroom cleaning/maintenance to ensure a safe clean and secure learning environment for all students.
Appropriate work attire is required.
Must attend all mandatory department trainings.
Ensures confidentiality of financial records and all records for employees and/or clients.
Displays a responsive and professional manner in promptly responding to all requests, complaints, and problems.
Recognizes that each employee is a representative of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and is responsible for demonstrating courtesy, respect, and sensitivity to the needs of all others, including visitors and co-workers.
Represents the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the department in a positive and professional manner in the community.
Required to maintain proper attendance including reporting to work on time in accordance with applicable policies.
Maintains a clean and organized work area.
Bachelor’s degree in Science and appropriate Minnesota certification is required.
Knowledge of computer applications to include word processing, databases and/or data entry, spreadsheets and Microsoft Outlook is required.
Experience teaching is preferred.
Experience working with Native Americans clients, communities and can demonstrate cultural sensitivity is preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing is required.
Ability to work independently and establish work priorities is required.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing is required.
Ability to work independently and establish priorities is required.
Attention to detail and accuracy is required.
Ability to establish professional and harmonious working relationships on all projects and with all parties involved.
Subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the Fond du Lac Reservation’s Personnel Policies.
Subject to pre-employment and annual background checks.
Some travel is required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Normal Physical requirements.
T he Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Nagaajiwanaang ( Where the water stops ), is one of the six Bands of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe and a proud sovereign Ojibwe nation. We strive to be a diverse , supportive , and inclusive workforce that employs Fond du Lac Band members, native peoples , and those from our surrounding communities .
As one of Carlton County's largest employers, the Fond du Lac Band is dedicated to elevating the community through a broad spectrum of programs and enterprises including our gaming facilities, tribal government, health services, and education that promot es our language, culture, and the preservation of our natural resources .
The Fond du Lac Band is a n employer that cultivate s the growth of our employees and our programs ; a place where you can develop your skills and gain experience that will positively impact the lives of those who call the Fond du Lac Band home. Our hiring practices follow tribal employment rights outlined in Fond du Lac O rdinance #12/94 (TERO).
Join the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa in our mission to preserve and promote our community while contributing to its vibrant future.
Salary : $43,880 - $47,863
