Science Teacher - Secondary (Applicant Pool)

About the role

This position plans for, teaches, and facilitates learning for all students. It creates a positive learning environment and maintains academic progress, records, and discipline. It works collaboratively with students, parents, and staff to provide and implement classroom education to meet the needs of all students.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Develops students’ cognitive capacity and respect for learning
• Positively fosters students’ self-esteem
• Works with and understands a diverse student population
• Integrates leadership, technology, and communication into the curriculum
• Plans for and guides the learning process to help students achieve program objectives
• Maintains a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning
• Selects and uses effective instructional methods and learning materials
• Establishes a cooperative relationship with all assigned students
• Maintains open lines of communication with parents/guardians/staff
• Engages in professional growth activities through an ongoing program of job-related knowledge and skill development
• Works collaboratively to achieve the overall purpose of the school’s program and support the District’s vision, aims, and goals

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent

Equipment

This position may require the ability to use SMART boards and iPads in addition to basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine. Must always comply with OPS’s guidelines for equipment use.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations
• Must have organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Work in school building environments

Interrelations

• Contact with personnel within the district and other stakeholders
• Will be working under the direct supervision of the building administration in order to complete day-to-day tasks
• Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy
• Must understand and respond appropriately to stakeholder needs and maintain a positive attitude with all
• Expected to interact with all internal and external stakeholders in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive service

Employee Punctuality and Appearance

In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave. Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee’s supervisor or building administrator. All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of Omaha Public Schools and is appropriate for their position.

Terms of Employment

• This position is treated as a full-time exempt certified position.
• The terms of your employment will be governed by applicable state laws regulating employment or teaching in a Nebraska public school and Board of Education policies, as those laws and policies may change from time to time, and the Teacher Contract.
• If your position is represented by a collective bargaining representative, then your employment will also be governed by a negotiated agreement between OPS and that collective bargaining representative.

Terms of Employment Contingent Upon

• Verification of a valid Nebraska Teaching License or other required license.
• A background check which demonstrates background is acceptable for the position sought and working with or around students.
• Verification of U.S. Citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of a tuberculosis skin test (if required by federal law for your position).
• Execution and delivery to OPS of a Teacher Contract presented by OPS.