Science Teacher - 8th Grade

USD 473 Chapman Middle School 8th Grade Science Teacher

Reports To:  Building Principal

Classification:  Certified

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Terms of Employment:  Salary and work year as reviewed and established annually by the Board of Education

Evaluation:  Performance of this position will be evaluated regularly in accordance with the Board’s policy.

Job Summary

USD 473 math educators demonstrate a commitment to provide a safe and positive learning environment- which will empower all students to learn and achieve to their maximum potential and become responsible- productive citizens.

Coaching opportunities are avaliable at both the Middle School and High School level.

Qualifications

• The minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• A valid Kansas Teacher’s Certificate (applicable level-area endorsements preferred).
  • Certification in Science 6 – 9
  • Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience.
  • Evidence of the willingness and the ability to comply with the standards for ethical and professional performance established by the State Board of Education.

Performance Responsibilities: 

• Ability to implement 21st Century Skills into the curriculum.
• Effectively develops and implements a science curriculum around the Next Generation Science Standards.
• Plans and delivers a science program that includes: demonstrations- lectures- discussions and hands-on unit labs.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Incorporates use of appropriate technology.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the development and interest of the students.
• Communicates high expectations- assessment standards and learner expectations to all students.
• Maintains up-to-date records of student progress.
• Creates a positive- inviting and safe learning environment.
• Models enthusiasm for learning and teaching and treats others with dignity and respect.
• Communicates effectively and promotes positive interpersonal relationships.
• Communicates realistic and consistent expectations for student behavior and applies appropriate consequences.
• Demonstrates conflict resolution skills and maintains confidentiality.
• Supports the District’s educational mission for all students and implements all Board regulations and policies in a fair and equitable manner.
• Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as the principal or superintendent may assign.

Physical Demands  

While performing the duties of this job- the employee is frequently required to walk- sit- talk and hear.  The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision- distance vision- depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. On occasion the employee may be required to work extended hours.

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