High School Science Teacher

The job of High School teacher is done for the purposes of planning, organizing, and implementing an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
• Meet the professional teacher education requirements of the school and the state
• Single subject teaching credential, certification, or endorsement if teaching a specialized subject
• Relevant teaching experience
• Knowledge of relevant technology
• IVP Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
• Develop schemes of work and lesson plans
• Collaborate with the Instructional Coach to analyze data and implement interventions
• Create lessons based on the non-negotiables of The Two-Handed Approach and attend relevant professional development opportunities
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• Prepare the classroom for class activities
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
• Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students’ varying needs
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
• Use relevant technology to support instruction
• Observe and evaluate students' performance and development
• Assign and grade classwork, homework, tests, and assignments
• Provide appropriate feedback on work
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies, and school regulations
• Prepare required reports on students and activities
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
• Maintain discipline per the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
• Apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary
• Perform certain duties, but not limited to student support, counseling students with academic problems, and providing student encouragement
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs, and student organizations
• Participate in department and school meetings, parent meeting
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs
• Keep up to date with developments in the subject area, teaching resources, and methods, and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities
• Other duties as assigned