Certificated Long Term Substitute Science Teacher (6th-8th Grade)

Job Description

Job Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION : The responsibility of the teacher is to build a positive, engaging, and rich community of learners and to carry out a program of instruction that enables students to utilize skills taught to discover, problem-solve, predict, apply, and be motivated to learn. The program is based on the Hillsborough City School District Essential Outcomes, School Board goals and objectives, and the State of California Standards. Under the direction of the principal, the teacher is responsible for planning and implementing the educational program for their students, for teaching skills, and for providing the opportunity and guidance needed for intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Reflects an understanding of learning theory, curriculum guides, and state and local requirements in planning and instruction.

Identifies the learning needs of students (style, modality)

Develops / utilizes instructional materials and techniques to meet identified needs.

Evaluates and records children’s academic and social growth on a continual basis, including completing report cards. Adjusts teaching based on these results.

Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to facilitate learning in an optimum environment.

Conducts formal and informal parent conferences to discuss student progress, describe the school program, and answer questions. Communicates informally with parents in meetings, phone conversations, and through email.

Provides for the well-being and safety of all students.

Collaborates as an effective school team member and district team member.

Provides leadership through work on committees, action teams, and by thoroughly engaging in school and district initiatives.

Maintains professional competence through in-service, classes, and dialogue and willingly engages in meaningful professional growth activities.

Provides a functional and attractive learning environment.

Serves as a guide, resource, model, facilitator, and motivator for student learning.

Utilizes and embeds technology in the learning environment to enhance learning, to find and assimilate information, create content, demonstrate learning, practice skills, express ideas, and build solutions.

Engages students to create, explore, research, curate, publish, write, present, edit, and film while effectively utilizing a myriad of different tools and exhibiting digital citizenship.

Utilizes district resources, infrastructure, training, and support to adapt to new technologies that can contribute to effective learning and teaching.

Stays current on new instructional techniques and technologies and their use in the classroom and is willing to learn additional instructional strategies and technologies.

Demonstrates excellent attendance and punctuality.

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS :

Experience teaching Science to 6th-8th grade level students greatly preferred

Experience teaching in public middle school is desirable

Positive, enthusiastic, and warm personality

Strong work ethic, proactive communicator, and collaborator

TOOLS / EQUIPMENT :

A teacher effectively uses an electronic presentation system that includes, but is not limited to, a computer, interactive whiteboard, document camera, projector, and media player. A teacher utilizes a photocopy machine, fax machine, and other standard office equipment. A teacher effectively utilizes student data systems, hardware, and software utilized by the district.

HUMAN RELATIONS CHARACTERISTICS

Interactions with others are constant, both in person and on the telephone, so this person must be tactful, courteous, and professional. There are also tasks calling for independent work skills. Decision-making and problem-solving skills are continually engaged. The ability to work with vendors, consultants, and internal / external tech support, as needed.