LMS Science Teacher

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teaches District approved curriculum.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals.
• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Affords assistance, advice and support to classroom and students and volunteers with assistance, advice and support from administration.
• Maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree.
• Valid Teaching Certificate and endorsements.

BENEFITS

Lewiston Public Schools offers a robust employee benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Health insurance with up to 85% of the premium paid by the employer.
• Dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts.
• Maine Public Employee, 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.
• 15 paid sick days per year.
• Tuition reimbursement and more!