Science Teacher 9-12

About the role

Science Teacher (Grades 9-12) at Medomak Valley High School seeks a dedicated and passionate educator who can inspire and engage students through a variety of science courses. The ideal candidate is preferably certified in both life and physical science and is committed to promoting critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical reasoning.

Responsibilities

• Teaches knowledge and skills in one or more fields of science, including general science, earth science, biology, physiology, chemistry, and physics, in accordance with district curriculum.
• Promotes critical and creative thinking and analysis in all related subject areas.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials for subject area, and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Designs learning activities to demonstrate the application of science to everyday existence, including scientific research projects, demonstrations, experiments, and laboratory activities.
• Instructs students in the proper use and care of scientific equipment, chemicals, and plant and animal life.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Maintains familiarity with district and Connecticut State standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Collaborates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment, maintains inventory records, and ensures equipment is in good working order.

Qualifications

• Dual certification in physical and life sciences is preferred.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Masters Degree is advantageous but not required.
• Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.

Benefits

This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the academic growth and future success of students in a dynamic educational environment.

Pay

Details of pay are provided in the job offer after a conditional offer of employment is made.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is provided in the job offer after a conditional offer of employment is made.