High School Science Teacher

High School Science Teacher

JOB DESCRIPTION:
• 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.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or required training for subject and level assigned
• Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned
Special Knowledge/Skills:
• Knowledge of core academic subject assigned
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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 student learning styles.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• 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.
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
Position can be connected to coaching if the applicant is interested.
Classroom Management and Organization:
• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and
facilities.
• Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
Communication:
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students,
principals, and teachers.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Professional Growth and Development:
• Participate in staff development activities to improve job‐related skills.
• Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents
required.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
• Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
• Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.