Candidatesshould be well versed in using instructional strategies that promote the newCommon Core state standards for science practices. Must be able to provide instruction focusingon the process and procedures of sciences, including scienitifc investigate,ethical practices, scientific inquiry and scientific questioning. Candidates must be willing to be activeparticipants in collaboration efforts via the Ohio Improvement Process (OIP) /Professional Learning Communities and be prepared to support building wideliteracy initiative.