Science Teacher - Middle School

About The School

The School City of Hammond is a progressive educational community with approximately 12,200 scholars and 2,000 employees. It includes 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and an Area Career Center, along with preschool and specialty programs.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum to meet developmental goals and instructional activities
• Use procedures to post syllabus, projects/lessons, and grades to the server accessible to students, parents, and the community
• Maintain a classroom environment consistent with established codes of conduct and conducive to positive learning
• Use rubric-based authentic assessment methods to evaluate student progress and adapt individual programs to meet student needs
• Measure progress and accomplishments of students towards their academic achievements on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required
• Communicate electronically with students, parents, and other staff members concerning student academic progress, attendance, and behavior
• Attend conferences and workshops in order to further advance professional development
• Work cooperatively with other personnel to improve instructional programs and the overall operation of the school
• Provide a safe, thriving, and respectful environment for all students in the classroom and on the school campus
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• Must hold valid Indiana State Teacher's License or be eligible for a license for corresponding age/grade level
• 2 years of teaching experience
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills
• Ability to build relationships effectively and professionally with families and students
• Experience developing and implementing curriculum
• Physical ability to handle frequent sitting, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, and moving throughout the room
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum