Candidates should be well versed in using instructionalstrategies that promote the new Common Core state standards for sciencepractices. Also process the ability to plan and implement all areas ofscience, including physical, earth, and life, based on state standards. Candidates must have the capacity to create engaging lessons that developstudent critical thinking and problem solving skills. Candidates must bewilling to be active participants in collaboration efforts via the OhioImprovement Process (OIP) / Professional Learning Communities and be preparedto support building wide literacy initiative.