Science Teacher, Physics

Summary/Objective

Landmark Academy is searching for a Science Teacher with a Physics endorsement to join our team!

About the role

• State of Michigan residency and Michigan certification is REQUIRED.
• Ensure each student is learning subject matter identified in the State standards and the Landmark Academy curriculum.
• Plan and deliver varied, interesting, engaging, and enjoyable lessons for students.
• Create lesson plans in harmony with students' learning styles.
• Assign homework in alignment with Landmark's homework philosophy and PLC team guidelines.
• Offer assignments and assessments in accordance with four-period learning, providing frequent and timely feedback to students.
• Review and analyze student performance data to develop plans to meet the needs of all students.
• Maintain timely, complete, and accurate student records (i.e. Skyward).
• Develop a curriculum aligned with State standards, and assist in developing educational plans like IEPs, 504 plans, and behavior plans.
• Ensure the classroom is conducive to learning, safe, and nurturing for all students.
• Communicate with parents via various means to keep them informed about their child's performance and progress.
• Model being a life-long learner and provide effective instruction.
• Teach and model elements of Landmark Academy's approved character education program (7 Habits).
• Ensure students have a healthy self-respect and respect for others.
• Follow Landmark’s rules and policies, using PBIS and disciplinary procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver varied, interesting, engaging, and enjoyable lessons for students.
• Create lesson plans in harmony with students' learning styles.
• Assign homework in alignment with Landmark's homework philosophy and PLC team guidelines.
• Offer assignments and assessments in accordance with four-period learning, providing frequent and timely feedback to students.
• Review and analyze student performance data to develop plans to meet the needs of all students.
• Maintain timely, complete, and accurate student records (i.e. Skyward).
• Develop a curriculum aligned with State standards, and assist in developing educational plans like IEPs, 504 plans, and behavior plans.
• Ensure the classroom is conducive to learning, safe, and nurturing for all students.
• Communicate with parents via various means to keep them informed about their child's performance and progress.
• Model being a life-long learner and provide effective instruction.
• Teach and model elements of Landmark Academy's approved character education program (7 Habits).
• Ensure students have a healthy self-respect and respect for others.
• Follow Landmark’s rules and policies, using PBIS and disciplinary procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required and Michigan Teaching Certification, as well as pre-service experience, as required for certification.
• Physics endorsement is required.
• State of Michigan residency is required.

Qualifications

• Consistently plan and deliver lessons that are varied, interesting, engaging, and enjoyable for your students.
• Facilitate learning by creating lesson plans that are in harmony with students' learning styles.
• Assign homework only in accordance with Landmark’s homework philosophy and in alignment with Professional Learning Community (PLC) team guidelines.
• Offer assignments and assessments in accordance with four-period learning, providing frequent and timely feedback to your students.
• Review and analyze student performance data to develop plans to meet the needs of all students.
• Maintain timely, complete, and accurate student records (i.e. Skyward).
• Assist in the development of a curriculum that is aligned with the State standards, referring to these approved guidelines as often as necessary as you design and execute daily plans for teaching your students.
• Assist in the development and implementation of any educational plans such as IEP’s, 504 plans, and behavior plans.
• Ensure that your classroom is conducive to learning – one that is safe and nurturing for all students.
• Communicate via all means available and necessary including voice mail, email, Skyward, face-to-face conferences, written correspondence, or other means.
• Conduct research, attend conferences, and meetings, and pursue continuing education to ensure you are serving to model being a life-long learner and to ensure you are providing effective instruction.
• Keep your teaching certification up to date is your professional responsibility.
• Teach and model elements of Landmark Academy’s approved character education program (7 Habits).
• Ensure students have a healthy self-respect and respect for others.
• Follow Landmark’s rules and policies, using a balance of Positive Behavior Interventions and Support along with disciplinary procedures.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse student populations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles.
• Knowledge of state standards and Landmark Academy curriculum.
• Experience with PBIS and disciplinary procedures.
• Ability to maintain accurate student records.
• Ability to develop and implement educational plans.
• Ability to model lifelong learning and effective instruction.
• Ability to teach and model elements of Landmark Academy's approved character education program (7 Habits).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits available.
• Volunteer Life Insurance.
• Short Term Disability.
• 401K and Roth.