Job Description

High School Science Teaching Positions (Grades 9-12)

Position Purpose: Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students' skills in reading, writing, mathematics, social studies, science, physical education, and other elective courses.

Essential Functions:

• Develops and administers education curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives for the respective subject.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs.
• Maintains familiarity with district and North Carolina State standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.

Additional Duties: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other Administrators.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment: Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements: Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Qualifications Profile:

• Certification/License: North Carolina State Teaching Certification.
• Education: Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Experience: Successful prior teaching experiences is a plus.

Job Tags

Similar Jobs