High School Science Teacher - Biology

Department: High School

Reports To: High School Principal

Location: New Orleans, LA

Classification: Full-Time, Exempt

Effective Date: Immediate; open until filled

Position Summary

The High School Biology Teacher delivers rigorous, inquiry-based, and standards-aligned biology instruction. This role builds students' content knowledge, analytical thinking, scientific reasoning, and laboratory skills. It also supports student achievement through thoughtful planning, safe and well-managed learning environments, data-informed instruction, and strong collaboration with school leaders, colleagues, and families.

This position includes Biology and may include related life science or high school science courses based on campus needs. The successful candidate must maintain high academic expectations, promote scientific inquiry and evidence-based reasoning, and uphold professional standards for student supervision, confidentiality, and school operations.

Core Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver daily instruction aligned to the Louisiana Science Student Standards and the school's curriculum and pacing for Biology.
• Design lessons, labs, investigations, and assessments that promote inquiry, data analysis, problem-solving, academic discourse, and application of scientific concepts.
• Establish and enforce safe laboratory and classroom procedures, including the proper use, handling, storage, and disposal of materials and equipment.
• Use formative and summative assessment data to monitor student progress, provide timely feedback, and adjust instruction to improve achievement.
• Differentiate instruction and implement assigned accommodations, modifications, and intervention plans.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grades, lesson plans, lab records, inventory records as assigned, and other required instructional documentation.
• Create and maintain a safe, orderly, respectful, and academically focused classroom environment that supports student engagement and achievement.
• Collaborate with administrators, counselors, special population support staff, and colleagues to support student success and consistent implementation of campus expectations.
• Communicate professionally with families regarding academic progress, classroom expectations, and student support needs.
• Supervise students during assigned duties, transitions, arrival, dismissal, testing, and other school activities.
• Perform other duties assigned by the High School Principal or designee.