Job Summary

SCIENCE TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Science Teacher

SUPERVISES: Directly supervises students, and where appropriate, an instructional aide assigned to his/her classes. Indirectly supervises all students.

JOB GOAL: To develop in each pupil an awareness of the role of science in economic and social progress; to motivate each pupil to acquire knowledge of scientific facts and principles, and skills in scientific methods of problem solving; to discover and develop special talents of pupils in scientific fields..

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Possess valid Alabama Teacher's Certificate

2. Proper endorsement in the science discipline taught.

REPORTS TO: School Principal

SALARY: To be determined commensurate with local salary matrix, credentials, and experience.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach skills, knowledge, and scientific attitudes through course in general science, earth sciences, biology, chemistry, physics, physiology, or science problems to secondary pupils, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities. Demonstrate scientific concepts by use of scientific apparatus, experiments, and standard or teacher-prepared charts, sketches, and other instructional aids. Instruct pupils in proper use, care, safe handling of chemicals, science equipment, and plant and animal life. Develop standards for critical analysis through group discussions based on a variety of mass media. Encourage pupils to think independently and to express original ideas. Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive environment in the classroom where several kinds of activities may be taking place simultaneously. Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the time designated. Prepare written lesson plans with appropriate objectives and utilizes appropriate state standards, guides, tasks lists, etc. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, policy, and administrative regulation. Make provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional environment when required or requested to do so under reasonable circumstances. Sponsor student extracurricular organizations as requested. Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students. Provides nine week and mid-nine week progress reports as well as keeping students and parents aware of at least weekly progress. Establish and maintain cooperative relations with others. Assist the administration with and/or supervises entry and exit of students while providing supervision of the commons area as assigned. In order to maximize student achievements, teachers should be able to assess student abilities as related to desired educational goals, objectives and student outcomes. Develop and implement a program of instruction that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students, and is consistent with local and state study and curriculum guides. Plan and employ a variety of appropriate instructional/learning strategies and activities which are compatible with the physical facility but serve the needs and capabilities of the students. In order to provide a general environment conducive to the learning process, the teacher should be able to manage the behavior of learners in the classroom and participate in the management of student behavior in other parts of the school. Continually communicate to students and parents (either in writing or verbally) instructional expectations, student progress or lack of progress. Continually assess student achievement and maintain appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutional and individual reporting purposes. Actively participate in and work with other school personnel in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials which provide the student with the best learning opportunities. Actively participate in and work with other school personnel in planning effective instructional goals, objectives, methods and curriculum. Participate in professional growth and development activities including staff meetings, and inservice and staff development activities as required or assigned. Assist in the documentation of student progress by efficiently maintaining and submitting appropriate records and reports. Ensure that the classroom and/or instructional environment is attractive, healthful, safe and generally conducive to learning. Perform such other duties and assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor or Superintendent. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Good knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials and equipment of instructional specialty to which assigned. Good knowledge of student growth and development applicable to the grade level assigned. Good knowledge of the school's program of studies related to mission, goals and organization. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs. Ability to plan and implement lessons based on curriculum objectives and the needs and abilities of students. Ability to move around the room in order to monitor student work and behavior. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents and peers. Skilled and effective in oral and written communication. Excellent human relations skills. Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-paced, high-intensive work environment.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, and parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee bends or twists at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be rquired to push or lift up to 50 pounds such as boxes of books and TV/VCR carts. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being or work output of other people.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.