SCIENCE TEACHER (CARVER ROAD MIDDLE)

Essential Functions

• Provides constant supervision and appropriate instruction to assigned students.
• Demonstrates accurate, deep, and current knowledge of subject matter.
• Delivers appropriate curriculum standards and integrates key content elements.
• Facilitates students use of higher-level thinking skills in instruction.
• Analyzes and uses student learning data to inform planning.
• Plans instruction effectively for content mastery, pacing, and transitions.
• Plans for instruction to meet the needs of all students.
• Aligns and connects lesson objectives to state and local school district curriculum and standards, and students' learning needs.
• Develops appropriate course, unit, and daily plans and is able to adapt plan when needed.
• Modifies the general education curriculum for students with disabilities based upon a variety of instructional techniques.
• Uses a variety of research-based instructional strategies and resources to engage students in active learning.
• Effectively uses appropriate instructional technology to enhance student learning.
• Develops higher-order thinking through questioning and problem-solving activities.
• Engages students in authentic learning by providing real-life examples and interdisciplinary connections.
• Differentiates the instructional content, process, product, and learning environment that encourages appropriate peer interaction to meet individual developmental needs.
• Develops critical and creative thinking by providing activities at the appropriate level of challenge for students and maintains interest.
• Instructs students with disabilities using specialized instruction.