General Science - High School

Lebanon School District R3; Lebanon (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Lebanon Senior High School in Lebanon, Missouri seeks a qualified Science Teacher to deliver general science curriculum to secondary students. The role reports to the Building Principal and requires a Missouri teaching certificate.

Responsibilities include planning labs, guiding experiments, and communicating student progress to families, while maintaining safety and inventory control. 183-day term, competitive salary per district policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and Missouri teaching certificate required or acceptable Board-approved alternative.

Responsibilities

• Teaches science courses (general science, earth sciences, biology, chemistry, physics) to secondary students using district-adopted curricula and engaging activities.
• Plans science programs including demonstrations, lectures, and laboratory activities to optimize learning.
• Instructs students on proper safe handling of chemicals and equipment; maintains inventory and equipment.
• Establishes classroom standards, assesses student growth, and communicates progress to parents and counselors.
• Supervises students during class, lab, and field trips; participates in committees and student activities.

Education

Bachelor's Degree and Missouri teaching certificate

Job description

General Science - High School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5961724

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Science Teacher

Department: Instruction

Reports to: Building Principal

Classification: Certified / Exempt

Summary:

To develop in each student an awareness of the role of science in economic and social progress; to motivate each student to acquire knowledge of scientific facts principals, and skills in scientific methods of problem solving, to discover and develop special talents of students in scientific fields.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teaches skills, knowledge, and scientific attitudes through courses in general science, earth sciences, biology, chemistry, physics, physiology, or science problems to secondary students, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Plans a science program involving demonstrations, lectures, discussions, and student experiments; organizes laboratory activities for optimal learning.
• Demonstrates scientific concepts by use of scientific apparatus, experiments, and standard or teacher-prepared charts, sketches and other instructional aides.
• Provides individual or small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students and to accommodate circumstances where a variety of projects and experiments are being worked on simultaneously.
• Instructs students in proper use, care, and safe handling of chemicals, science equipment, and plant and animal life.
• Provides for safe storage and proper use of materials, equipment, and tools. Makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to equipment as required.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior for a productive learning environment during class sessions, laboratory sessions, and field trips.
• Evaluates each student’s growth in knowledge, skills, and scientific attitudes in course being taught.
• Selects and requests books, instructional aides, science equipment, chemicals, and supplies, and maintains inventory records as required.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Identifies students' needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
• Assists students in selection and development of individual research projects.
• Cooperates with school administration in providing science displays and programs for the school and community, and in sponsoring science activities.
• Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned workday.
• Participates in faculty committees and sponsorship of student activities.
• Other duties as assigned by the administrator.

Supervisory Duties:

Supervises students at all times.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience/Certificates:

Bachelors Degree and valid Missouri teaching certificate required; or such alternative to these qualifications that the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Skills and Abilities:

Language:

Must have the ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, board policy, administrative procedures/forms, and government regulations and guidelines. Must be able to complete forms, write reports, and engage in written correspondence with parents. Must have the ability to write clearly and complete lesson plans.

Computation:

The individual must have the ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference; and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning:

Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must be able to apply knowledge of current educational theory and instructional techniques while presenting subject matter to students.

Technology:

The individual must understand basic computer functions such as word processing and internet use. Will be using district software for recording grades and finding student information.

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 essential functions.

The individual who holds this position must have the ability to speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously; must be able to move around the classroom; must be able to read handwritten and printed materials.

Attendance:

Consistent and regular attendance is an essential job function of this position.

Conditions and Environment:

The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an individual will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active. Occasionally the individual will be required to work outdoors for short periods of time to perform tasks, such as loading and unloading buses.

Terms of Employment:

183 days. Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board Policy on Evaluation of Certified Staff.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Science: General

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Mrs. Kim Hinkley , Asst Principal
• Lebanon Senior High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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