Middle School Science Teacher

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  Other duties may be assigned.

Instructional Skills:

• Teaches District approved curriculum.
• Prepares for classroom instruction.
• Guides the learning process towards the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate objectives to students.
• Implements a variety of effective teaching techniques.
• Demonstrates competent knowledge of subject matter.
• Uses a variety of materials.
• Uses instructional time effectively.
• Motivates students to learn.
• Communicates effectively with students.
• Provides evaluative feedback to students. 

Classroom Management:

• Organizes classroom to promote learning.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Manages student behavior constructively.

Interpersonal Relations:

• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with students.
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with staff.
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with parents and patrons.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Participates in professional development activities.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm toward the teaching profession.
• Follows the policies and procedures of the school district.
• Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
• Maintains regular attendance.
• Prepares necessary materials for substitutes.
• Maintains confidentiality and unquestionable integrity.