Biology Teacher

Washtenaw Intermediate School District; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 8,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) in Ann Arbor, MI, is seeking a Biology Teacher for Huron High School on a 0.2 full-time equivalent basis. The position reports to the building principal and supports the district biology curriculum.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Education and a valid Michigan secondary teaching certificate with endorsements in Science: DA, DI and EX. The teacher will develop lessons, assess student progress, and collaborate with families to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education required.
• Valid Michigan secondary teaching certificate with endorsement in Science: DA/DI/EX.

Responsibilities

• Teach district approved curriculum.
• Develop lessons and instructional material to adapt to the curriculum needs of each pupil.
• Evaluate pupil's academic and social growth; keep records and prepare progress reports.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students' maturity and interests.
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Supervise classroom and students.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Language skills

Reasoning ability

Other skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

MI teaching certificate (Science DA/DI/EX)

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Biology Teacher
FTE: 0.2
POSITION LOCATION: Huron High School
SALARY: AAEA - Teacher Salary Schedule
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Building Principal

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The following is a list of qualifications for the position, any one of which may be waived by the Board in exercising its prerogative to determine qualifications.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's Degree in Education
Possess a valid, current Michigan secondary teaching certificate with endorsement in Science: DA, DI and EX certification
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teach district approved curriculum.
Develop lessons and instructional material to adapt to the curriculum needs of each pupil.
Evaluate pupil's academic and social growth, keep appropriate records and prepare progress report.
Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals establishing clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
Diagnose the learning disabilities of students.
Evaluate pupil's academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
Conducts parent teacher conferences for education related purposes outside the instructional day.
Supervise classroom and students.
Other duties may be assigned.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Communicate effectively and present information both in oral and in written form
REASONING ABILITY:
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Interpret an extensive variety of statistical information and data related to student achievement.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Interact with public and other staff as required.
Apply knowledge of current replicated research and techniques related to sensory issues.
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 continuously required to sit and talk or hear. Occasionally the employee will repeat the same hand, arm or finger motion many times. The employee must be able to attend meetings in the evening and at other locations.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.