What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Science Teacher position at Valley Park Middle School?
Description: Valley Park Middle School seeks a highly-qualified, student-centered, Science Teacher. Valley Park Middle School is committed to challenging students to achieve academic excellence and personal success by providing personalized, high-quality instruction and a challenging, relevant curriculum within a warm, caring, student-centered environment. The successful candidate will have an academic background in science. Science teachers guide students to see the interconnectedness and application of the science topics they study. Our diverse student population requires teachers to differentiate instruction and assess learning using a variety of methods. A strong foundation in middle school pedagogy is necessary.
The Successful Candidate:
- Is knowledgeable about middle school philosophy and the developmental needs of adolescents and will be able to present the curriculum using a problem-centered approach.
- Demonstrates appropriate long and short term preparation for classroom instruction.
- Holds high expectations for all students and sees themselves as facilitators of student learning.
- Organizes and uses a variety of teaching techniques, strategies, materials, and technology to maximize the learning of each child, individually and in group settings.
- Assesses student progress provides students and parents with specific feedback and uses the results to adjust instruction as needed.
- Provides opportunities for academic support and challenge.
- Takes responsibility for teaching the District curriculum as outlined in the curriculum documents.
- Demonstrates an understanding of how knowledge in their subject areas is created, organized, and linked to other disciplines and life experiences.
- Keep abreast of current developments in their field and continue to deepen understanding of the discipline(s).
- Establishes and maintains a functional, attractive, orderly, and safe classroom environment that is conducive to student learning and builds a sense of community.
Education: Bachelor's Degree required. Master’s Degree preferred.
Certification: Valid Missouri teacher certification with required middle school science endorsements (REQUIRED).
Additional middle school certifications preferred.
Experience: Preferred.
Compensation: Highly-competitive salary.
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package
FLSA Status: Exempt, Professional Exemption-Teacher.
Work Calendar: 187-day calendar.
To Apply: Please understand that in order to be considered as a candidate you must complete all steps in the application process. These steps include completing the online application; uploading your cover letter, resume, and transcripts; and listing three current references.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal Opportunity Employer: It is the policy of the Valley Park School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law, in its programs or employment practices as required by the Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.Full Non-Discrimination Disclosure.
