Job Title: Middle School Science                                                                                 Supervisor:  Principal

Job Classification:  Exempt

 Contract Length:  187 Days 

Job Summary

This position is responsible for designing and delivering standards-based engaging instruction daily.

Essential Duties

• Plans lessons and chooses instructional materials based on curriculum and needs of students.
• Uses a variety of instructional techniques to meet the diverse needs of their students.
• Works toward implementing the instructional programs as established through guidelines provided by the district and state.
• Manages time wisely to make the greatest use of time for student instruction.
• Creates and maintains an atmosphere with consistent standards in the classroom that is conducive to learning.
• Collaborates with other teachers and contributes as a member of school and district professional learning communities.
• Evaluates academic performance and progress of students regularly.
• Communicates student performance and progress to parents and guardians following school and district guidelines.
• Work with all school staff to meet and identify the needs of individual students.
• Participates in professional development and follows guidelines and accommodations for
• student special needs.
• Works with principal and others to obtain and practice professional growth opportunities.
• Practices and supports safety of students during drills and emergencies.
• Maintains updated inventory records of classroom material and follows guidelines in appropriation of supplies needed for the instructional program.
• Supervises students during school and school sponsored events.
• Administers student diagnostic, achievement, and other tests and assessments following district and state testing guidelines and regulations.
• Plays an active role in developing and implementing curriculum related to standards.
• Inputs, calculates, and maintains all necessary records according to state law, district policy and administrative regulations.
• Serves on school committees related to the selection of instructional materials and school improvement.
• Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.
• Adheres to professional code of Ethics for certified personnel and all board policies.
• Participates in peer reviews and teacher leadership activities.
• Integrates technology and supplemental materials to support curriculum.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the Principal may assign.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Strictly adheres to the Kentucky Certified Code of Ethics (704 KAR 20:680)
• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, written language, and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull light objects and students up to 25 lbs.

• DISCLAIMERS AND OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION The work environment described is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. • This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise

Certification Requirement

• Possession of certification as required by Kentucky law.

Salary : $43,509 - $75,754