Middle School Science Teacher

About the Role

Teachers report directly to the building-level administration or designee. This position involves planning and delivering instruction, assessing student progress, and collaborating with staff, parents, and specialists to support student learning.

Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, establishing and communicating clear objectives aligned with State Standards for all lessons, units, projects, and activities.
• Employs instructional methods and materials most appropriate for meeting stated lesson objectives.
• Assesses student accomplishments using a variety of methods on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Consults with district specialists regarding students exhibiting learning difficulties and participates in the referral process for students with suspected learning disabilities.
• Complies with federal regulations regarding students with special needs.
• Communicates regularly with administration, parents, and colleagues.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and procedures, including developing reasonable rules for behavior.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Plans and oversees purposeful assignments for paraprofessionals in consultation with appropriate staff (case manager, Title I project manager, administration).
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the administration.

Qualifications

Qualifications for teaching are set by the NH Department of Education, Bureau of Credentialing.

Conditions of Employment

Salary, work year, and other conditions are contained in the current bargaining unit agreement. Performance for this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with School Board policy on the evaluation of professional personnel.