What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle/High School Science Teacher position at Southeastern Cooperative Educational Programs (SECEP)?
About us
The school systems of Chesapeake, Franklin, Isle of Wight, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Southampton, Suffolk and Virginia Beach established the Southeastern Cooperative Educational Programs (SECEP), with financial assistance from the Virginia Department of Education.
The organization provides a formal structure through which the participating school systems can plan and operate programs for children with special needs. SECEP is a public body established in accordance with the Code of Virginia which provides for the establishment and operation of jointly owned schools.
Nature of Position
- Teaches skills knowledge and scientific attitudes through courses in general science, earth science, biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, or oceanography (or other as assigned).
- This is specialized teaching work performed in a classroom.
- The teacher is directly responsible to the principal or his/her designee.
- Instructs pupils in course content matter specified by Virginia Standards of Learning and adheres to policies and procedures of the school district.
- Plans a student-centered science program based on the inquiry approach to active learning, lively, interactive discussions, and organized laboratory investigations for optimum learning to include fifty percent laboratory experience for students.
- Demonstrates scientific concepts by use of scientific apparatus, experiments, and technological tools and applications appropriate to the course content.
- Provides individual, cooperative, or small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the individual needs and learning styles of pupils and to accommodate circumstances where a variety of projects and experiments are being worked on simultaneously.
- Instructs pupils in proper use, care, and safe handling of chemicals, science and technology equipment, and plant and animal life.
- Provides for safe storage and proper use of materials, and tools. Reports and requests repairs to equipment as required.
- Establishes and maintains high standards of pupil behavior for a productive learning environment during class sessions, laboratory sessions, and field trips.
- Provides a variety of assessment opportunities for students to demonstrate deep understanding/mastery of the course work.
- Selects and requests science books, instructional aids, equipment, chemicals, and supplies, and maintains inventory records as required.
- Maintains professional competence through professional development opportunities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
- Identifies pupils’ diverse needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping students maximize their individual learning potential.
- Participates in curriculum development and other programs, and in professional organizations.
- Assists students in selection and development of individual and group scientific research projects.
- Cooperates with school administration in providing science displays and programs for the school and community, and in sponsoring science activities.
- Maintains on-going communication with school guidance counselors and parents on pupil progress.
- Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned workday.
- Participates in faculty committees and sponsorship of student activities.
- Participates cooperatively with the principal or designee in the evaluation process in conformance with district guidelines.
- In addition to instructional duties, he/she will stay current on scientific research findings, maintain professional standards; serve on committees to advise on non-academic affairs such as school discipline, honors, awards, assemblies; and participate in local and national science professional organizations.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $61,289.00 - $91,587.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $61,289 - $91,587