Science Teacher, High School

Professional / Certified - Secondary - Science

Job Number 4900019778

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Job Title : Science Teacher Calendar Days : 187

Reports to : Principal Starting Salary : $ 51,000

Dept. / School : High School

Primary Purpose :

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Qualifications :

Education / Certification :

Bachelor's degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate required.

Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned

Physical Education Teachers : Current automated external defibrillator (AED) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate]

Special Knowledge / Skills :

Knowledge of core academic subject assigned

Knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience :

Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties :

Instructional Strategies

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual student differences.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Plan and assign work to instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.

Student Growth and Development

Classroom Management and Organization

Communication

Professional Growth and Development

Other

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s).

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors :

Tools / Equipment Used : Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; [P.E. teachers : automated external defibrillator (AED)]

Posture : Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling / squatting, bending / stooping, pushing / pulling, and twisting

Motion : Frequent walking

Lifting : Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment

Environment : Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise

Mental Demands : Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

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Salary : $51,000