Science Teacher, High School 7-12 2026-2027 School Year

Starting salary: $48,967.10. 190-day position within the State Teachers Retirement System. Collective Bargaining Unit: AEA.

Qualifications

• Valid State of Ohio 7-12 licensure in Science (required).
• Master’s degree or equivalency in education in Science (desired).
• Experience with a multi-cultural population.
• Commitment to working with students, professionals, and community members in a multi-cultural setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with other teachers in curriculum development.
• Interest in the creative process and appreciation for its products.
• Flexibility in scheduling and working with students and staff.
• Willingness to participate in staff and curriculum development, with or without released time.
• Creative initiative in helping students attain their maximum potential.
• Willingness to collaborate with other school personnel.

Responsibilities

• Help students learn subject matter and skills that contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible individuals.
• Plan a program of study that meets individual student needs, interests, and abilities, with written evidence of preparation available upon request.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to student maturity and interest.
• Guide the learning process toward curriculum goals, establishing clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
• Employ instructional methods and materials most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Assess student accomplishments regularly and provide progress reports.
• Counsel with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.
• Assist administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct; develop and maintain fair classroom behavior rules.
• Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aides and/or volunteers, and evaluate their performance cooperatively with department heads.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Accept responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Report to and carry out additional responsibilities as assigned by the building principal.