Life Science Teacher

JOB SUMMARY

To provide education to students so that intellectual, emotional, developmental and social needs are met in order to foster life long learning and to become positive citizens.

ASSIGNMENT

• Provides instruction and monitors student progress of students in assigned classes and reports student progress to parents;
• Works with support staff and administration in dealing with student concerns in and outside of the teacher classroom.
• Selects and prepares educational activities for the course and also in a weekly lesson plan format; the activities are aligned with district and state outcomes.
• Participates in meetings such as: building staff meetings, department meetings, grade level meetings, K-12 curriculum meetings, staff development meetings, parent-teacher conferences and open house.
• Supervises students during the school day according to the established building supervision schedule as well as indirect supervision at all times during school activities.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains a positive and professional educational environment at all times.
• Educates students to reach their full potential academically, emotionally, physically and socially.

CERTIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• BA/BS Degree minimum and appropriate licensure.
• Computer and various software programs, TV/VCR, Overhead projector, SmartBoard, Telephone, Copy Machine and other equipment depending on area of certification.
• Ability to work effectively with students in a positive manner.
• Valid Minnesota Driver's License.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Normal classroom conditions.
• Occasional exposure to bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids.
• Occasional exposure to students with severe emotional disabilities.
• Position may require restraint of students.

Supervision of Other Employees

This position does not include supervision of other District employees but the employee may give work directions and answer related questions regarding work/program.