Teacher - Secondary - Human Body Systems

General Description

The Human Body Systems Teacher plans, delivers, and evaluates rigorous, project-based instruction based upon specific standards and objectives established by Chesterfield County Public Schools (CCPS), as well as the Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Biomedical Science pathway. The teacher engages students in hands-on learning experiences that explore the structure, function, and interaction of human body systems while developing critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills aligned with college and career readiness.

Job Description

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Essential Job Functions

• Provides instruction at the location(s) and time(s) designated
• Develops and maintains the physical environment of the classroom that is conducive to effective learning
• Plans, delivers, and evaluates appropriate curriculum content and instructional activities based upon both CCPS and PLTW standards and objectives
• Prepares for assigned classes and shows evidence of preparation upon request by supervisor(s)
• Provides students the opportunity to participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Affords students the opportunity to participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization
• Assesses student learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs
• Maintains order within the classroom setting in accordance with division guidelines regarding student behavior management
• Supervises students in non-classroom time, including before and afterschool, during student activities, and during safety drills
• Collaborates with other faculty to plan and deliver instruction to students
• Communicates regularly with parents and administrators
• Ensures compliance with existing applicable federal and state statutes and local policies, regulations, and guidelines related to public schools
• Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence
• Performs other duties as assigned

Budgetary Responsibility

This position may assist in the preparation of an assigned budget for the content area.

Report Preparation

Prepares reports related to student progress and content area, as requested

Equipment Operation

Uses standard office and education equipment, as well as content-specific equipment

Contacts

Regular contact with all levels of CCPS personnel, as well as parents and students

Work Direction/Supervision

This position does not provide work direction or supervision to others.

Decision Making

Performs majority of functions independently

Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities

This position has no formal policy-setting responsibilities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to lift, support, handle or feel objects, tools, equipment, and/or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, or kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment Work is performed in a public school setting. The noise level will vary, but is typically moderate.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and methodologies of instruction, learning theory, and teaching methodologies
• General knowledge of the academic curriculum for assigned class(es)
• Demonstrated ability to develop instructional goals for students
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and monitor budget, if assigned
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other instructional personnel and to communicate instructional goals to others effectively, both orally and in writing
• Demonstrated skills in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, and planning

Additional Job Requirements

• Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license or a Virginia Technical Professional License with an endorsement in the content area
• Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test

Compensation

$55,446.62 - $83,594.34

Hours Per Day

8

Days Per Year

200

Benefits

Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status. Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

Reasonable Accommodations

Administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.