Chemistry Teacher

Under the direction of the school principal, plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for students. Creates an atmosphere conducive to intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development to ensure success for every student. Supervises students in various school-related settings, monitors and evaluates student outcomes, and communicates with students, parents, staff, and the community.

Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study that meets the needs, interests, and abilities of all students (*)
• Reports to work on time and is prepared for all classes and duty assignments (*)
• Creates a classroom environment that fosters student involvement in the learning process and enables achievement of learning objectives
• Provides an instructional program to meet the needs of all students, including those with disabilities (*)
• Prepares lesson plans and other documentation as required
• Establishes clear learning objectives for lessons, units, and projects, and communicates these to students (*)
• Aligns learning objectives with student needs, RCSS curriculum framework, and knowledge of human growth and development (*)
• Utilizes instructional methods, resources, and evaluation techniques to motivate and enable student achievement (*)
• Regularly assesses student learning and behavioral needs, and provides input for IEP’s of students with disabilities, including co-teaching as needed
• Takes necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities (*)
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law and RCSS policy (*)
• Implements school policies and rules governing student conduct, and develops fair classroom behavior and procedures
• Makes provision for availability to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required
• Builds relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and the community that reflect respect for every individual
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for instructional assistants, teacher assistants, and volunteers (*)
• May evaluate paraprofessional job performance with department heads or administrators
• Maintains fair and accurate grading policies, attendance records, email, and web pages as required
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal or school administration to support the efficient operation of the school system

Requirements

• Knowledge of RCSS curriculum, techniques for integrating curriculum, RCSS policies, and effective instructional practices
• Understanding of the teaching and learning process
• Ability to provide instruction reflecting multiple perspectives and multicultural education
• Ability to integrate technology into the curriculum
• Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office staff, students, parents, and the community
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• Valid Georgia teaching certificate in the appropriate field of education
• Meets Georgia state certification requirements in the appropriate field of education

Physical Demands

• Ability to move around the classroom, including stooping, bending, and standing for extended periods
• Ability to move heavy objects up to 20 pounds
• May be required to participate in physical restraints for crisis intervention

Schedule

10-month work year. Required to attend school meetings, programs, and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by contract. Some work beyond the regular school day may be required.

Pay

Salary range in accordance with RCSS Salary Schedules.