Science Teacher (Biology) - High School

TITLE: High School Science Teacher REPORTS TO: Building Principal DIRECTLY SUPERVISES: N/A JOB DESCRIPTION (Summary): Under direction of the school principal and/or appropriate supervisor, plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure success for every student. Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community. Develops, selects, and modifies instructional plans and materials in accordance with an approved curriculum to meet the needs of all students. Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities. EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university. CERTIFICATE/LICENSE REQUIRED: Certificate required by the Rhode Island State Department of Education. Current Rhode Island Teacher Certificates in secondary grades biology required (Gr 6-12); secondary grades general science preferred In accordance with Rhode Island’s Right to Read Act, all educators must demonstrate awareness of and/or proficiency in the Science of Reading. All qualified candidates will have completed an approved Right to Read training program or possess current certification of proficiency or awareness (out-of-state teachers may be granted one year from their date of hire to complete the required training). Awareness Certification requries 10-hours of training, which can be completed online, and free-of-charge on BRIDGE-RI. For positions requiring Proficiency, more intensive coursework is required. Educators can achieve this by completing state-approved certificate/degree programs (e.g., reading specialist certification or a related Master's degree). Upon successful completion of approved proficiency training, educators can apply for a free Literacy/Dyslexia Endorsement to add to their teaching certificate. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND CURRICULAR LINKAGES: 1. Creates a rigorous classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives. 2. Participates in and implements district and school-based professional development activities. 3. Plans and conducts activities for a balances program of instruction that incorporates appropriate modeling and provides students with opportunities to learn, observe, question, and investigate in alignment with appropriate national, state and local standards. 4. Instructs students individually and in groups using various teaching methods such as workshop model, stations, discussions and demonstrations. 5. Differentiates instruction to meet students’ varying needs and interests. 6. Takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. 7. Develops and maintains positive and cooperative interactions and communications with parents, colleagues and community. 8. Monitors and assesses student progress using data and adjusts instruction accordingly. 9. Makes recommendations about and adheres to appropriate accommodations for all types of formal assessments. 10. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a positive learning environment in the classroom. 11. Adheres to the Rhode Island Educator Code of Professional Responsibility. 12. Works collaboratively with colleagues at the school and district level to improve teaching, learning and educational programming for students. 13. Ability and willingness to work in teams and co-taught settings. 14. Performs other duties as designated by the building principal. 15. Is accessible to students for academic support beyond the classroom. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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. 1. Communicate and detect information at levels to be able to make presentations and exchange information in person and on the telephone 2. Express oneself so others will be able to clearly understand 3. Constantly operate a computer keyboard and manipulate paper 4. Detect, determine, perceive and identify documentation and reports, and to observe students 5. Able to meet multiple demands from several people and meet deadlines with severe time constraints 6. Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time, in both indoor and outdoor environments, and possible move and traverse in order to maintain a safe learning environment 7. Stamina to work irregular or extended hours to include a full day and then attending meetings or supervising evening events 8. Work at a desk, conference table, small student classroom table, or in meetings in various configurations 9. Position self to be able to retrieve items overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally 10.Move and transport moderately heavy objects TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 181 day school year NEAP Teacher Contract EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the RI Model Educator Evaluation & Support System. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS: Demonstrated proficiency with PC-based computer applications, Google Suite, Microsoft Office applications, email, Web applications, and industry-specific technology.