High School Science Interest Pool

About the role

This position functions as a Science Teacher at the senior high school level, responsible for instructing and facilitating learning, maintaining academic progress, discipline, and records for students.

Responsibilities

• Instructs through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicates these objectives to students.
• Administers and grades tests to evaluate student progress.
• Establishes and enforces rules and procedures to maintain order in the classroom.
• Observes, evaluates, and prepares reports on the progress of students.
• Discusses students' problems and progress with parents and staff.
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Prepares classroom instructions to promote students' success on state assessment exams.
• Observes, enforces, and is directed by the policies, rules, and regulations adopted by the school district.

Additional Duties

• Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Equipment

• This position may require the ability to use SMART boards and iPads in addition to basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machines.
• Must always comply with USD 259’s guidelines for equipment use.

Travel

• Limited travel between schools and central offices may be required.

Physical And Mental Demands

• Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, bend, twist, balance, stoop, climb stairs, reach overhead, lift up to 20 pounds.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information.
• Communicate effectively with a Supervisor when their discretion is needed.
• Perform as an effective team player.
• Plan, organize, make decisions, and prioritize work to meet the daily demands of the building.
• Exhibits a professional manner and a positive attitude.
• Use good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments.
• Display a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Use proper standards of professional dress and appearance.
• Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals, and the role of every employee in achieving each of them.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.

Qualifications

• Current valid teaching license through KSDE, with a Science endorsement required.

Interrelations

• Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors.
• Working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day-to-day tasks.
• Working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Understanding and responding appropriately to customer needs and maintaining a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues.
• Interacting with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and providing quick, responsive customer service.

Punctuality And Appearance

• Employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave.
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administrator.
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their position.