Long Term Substitute Science Teacher

General Statement: The Science Teacher is intended to provide a foundation in Science studies with a focus on the fundamentals of the District's core curriculum for grades 5 through 8. By providing engaging, hands-on curriculum, and encouraging the development of problem-solving skills, critical thinking and creative/innovative reasoning.

Responsibilities:

• Provides instruction on pre-approved curriculum in the content area.
• Integrates soft-skill instruction into competency-based content area activities.
• Plans and implements problem based learning units.
• Promotes the use of multiple methods in solving problems, identifying more efficient strategies.
• Encourages collaborative teamwork in the classroom, teaching students to communicate effectively and thoughtfully, justify their reasoning and to consider multiple perspectives when solving problems.
• Relates lesson content to prior and future learning.
• Adheres to the requirements and standards of the Rhode Island Department of Education Educator Evaluation process.
• Collaborates with other core content teachers on common course planning, integration and alignment.
• Attends all relevant professional development opportunities.
• Committed to establishing and maintaining frequent communication with parents/guardians.
• Possesses knowledge and skills in differentiating learning processes, content, and assessments.
• Ability to adapt to the various ages within a Middle School setting.
• Proficient in technological applications and presentation.
• Establish appropriate classroom rules and procedures that are clearly understood by all students.
• Effectively and consistently enforces rules and requires adherence to procedures by students.
• Redirects students naturally and immediately without disrupting others.
• Organizes materials and equipment, etc., to be ready for immediate use.
• Begins and ends class period with focus on learning.
• Establishes a positive learning environment.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience:
  • Knowledge of elementary curriculum, including differentiated instruction.
  • Knowledge of curriculum design, lesson planning, and pedagogy, experience preferred.
  • Experience in innovative, problem based instruction preferred.
• Education:
  • Bachelor degree required.
• Certification & Licensing:
  • Must meet the current RI Department of Education requirements and or certifications.