Location: Columbus,OH, USA
TITLE: Science Teacher - 8th Grade
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Valid Ohio certification/licensure
* Bachelor's degree
* Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
REPORTS TO: Building Principal (Rosemore Middle School)
JOB GOAL:
Committed to teaching students the subject matter and skills necessary for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth. Plan for and assess the learning experience of the students.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Responsible to organize student instruction and to manage the classroom in order for learning to occur.
* Maintain control at all times where the teacher is in charge of supervision.
* Responsible for establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships with parents through various mediums.
* Responsible for writing clear and appropriate lesson plans, based on academic standards, which indicate the direction for instruction and implementation of the course of study
* Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter.
* Regularly assess student's progress and provide additional instruction as necessary.
* Responsible for providing clear, complete, and accurate explanations suitable to the level of learners.
* Present subject matter in a positive and enthusiastic manner.
* Answer student questions clearly and completely.
* Give positive reinforcement for acceptable academic and social behavior.
* Implement behavior intervention strategies as needed in order to promote positive learning patterns.
* Work with other programs such as Special Needs, English Language Learning, Literacy, After School Programs, etc. in order to benefit the instruction of students in the classroom.
* Responsible for working collaboratively with grade level or teaching teams.
* Responsible to maintain accurate records as required by district.
* Responsible for appropriate dress.
* Arrive at school promptly and stay until regularly scheduled times have been met.
* Attend all scheduled meetings.
* Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.
ADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
* Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue.
* May perform strenuous tasks, such as lifting, when working with students.
* Excellent observation and communication skills
* Supervision of students in the cafeteria, schoolyard, and hallways, or on field trips
* Assisting students with behavioral/management needs
* Ability to interact with a diverse population of internal and external stakeholders.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and work year as established by the Board and terms of contract.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job is evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.
ADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
* Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue.
* Excellent observation and communication skills
* May perform strenuous tasks, such as lifting, when working with students.
* Assisting students with behavioral/management needs
* Frequent evening and/or weekend work