Earth & Science Teacher SY 25-26

Position Title: High School Science (Earth and Space Science) Teacher  

Salary Range: Teacher Contract

Contract Length: Teacher Contract (180 days)

Position Summary: This position requires a highly qualified, Indiana certified Earth and Space Science teacher.  Individuals must be able to teach high school students at all grade levels (9-12) in Earth and Space Science. Individuals must be highly skilled in providing individualized instruction using differentiated instructional strategies, along with cooperative learning strategies, and provide laboratory experiences, within a class that includes a wide range of student ability levels.  

Job Description:

• Candidates will display professionalism and the ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Candidates must be highly skilled in classroom management and student engagement skills.
• Skillfully use differentiated instructional strategies to meet individual student learning styles, demonstrate experience implementing innovative instructional programs/practices.
• Skillfully use cooperative learning strategies, and provide laboratory experiences (40% - 50%) along with a long-term inquiry project. 
• Use data to guide instruction and be able to work collaboratively in a Professional Learning Community
• Prepare lesson plans based on the Indiana State Standards
• Actively participate in ongoing curriculum development.
• Participate in the 8-Step Process of instruction and remediation/ enrichment.  Candidates must have knowledge of and experience using software or on-line tools to remediate, enrich, and increase student skill levels.
• Must have demonstrated communication skills with students and parents, and a willingness to proactively contact parents to keep them fully informed of their student’s progress.
• Maintain open communication with administrators regarding all aspects of the instructional program including grades, attendance, and behavior.
• Must have knowledge of and demonstrated ability to create a positive and professional relationship with students and the ability to create a welcoming, focused, and productive learning environment where students feel comfortable seeking assistance.
• When appropriate, candidates must be a cooperative member of the Small Learning Community – Freshman Academy, and must attend Freshman Academy Meetings.

Qualifications:

• Must hold a valid High School Level License/Certification in Earth and Space Science.  

• Must be Highly Qualified

• A Master's Degree or higher is preferred.

• Previous experience teaching in an urban high-school setting is preferred.

• Candidates must not have had a recommendation for Probation Assistance on their most recent evaluation.

• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with students, faculty and administration.

Special Considerations:

An ideal candidate will also hold a valid License/Certification in another science field, including, but not limited to Biology, Chemistry or Physics, Math, and/or in Technology Education.

Advanced Placement certification in Chemistry or Physics is desirable.

Experience teaching Advanced Science – Special Topics, including but not limited to, Astronomy & Meteorology, and Environmental Science is preferable.