Middle School Science Teacher

About the role

Immediate Supervisor: Principal
Appointment Teachers shall be appointed annually, upon the recommendation of the Principal to the Superintendent.

Responsibilities

• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Present a positive image of the school to parents, and convey to them the school's genuine concern with the education, growth and development of each student.
• Solicit and establish friendly and cooperative partnerships between home and school.
• Work to develop a positive public relationship between the school district and the community.
• Carry out assignments in a timely manner without undue checking.
• React positively to directives.
• Have a willingness to cooperate with the superintendent, district administrators, principals, and staff.
• Maintain the confidentiality, both verbally and in written form, of each student's educational record.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Adequately adhere to the School Board of Education Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications

• Hold a bachelor's degree or higher and the required Kentucky certificate for the assigned position.
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with students, peers and adults.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and faculty.

Skills

• Professional Leadership
• Knowledge of Content
• Designs/Plan Instruction
• Creates/Maintains Learning Climate
• Implements/Manages Instruction
• Affirms/Communicates Learning Results
• Reflects/Evaluates Teaching/Learning
• Collaborates With Colleagues/Parents/Others
• Engages in Professional Development
• Demonstrates Implementation of Technology

Benefits

Basic contract is for the minimum school term as reflected in the school calendar for the current year with the salary determined by the District Board-approved salary schedule. Additional duties may be assigned with increments for them determined by the District Board-approved Extra Service Schedule.