Science - hourly

Alpine School District; Eagle Mountain (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Alpine School District seeks an hourly teacher to develop and administer the secondary curriculum in alignment with district goals. The role involves promoting a safe classroom, planning lessons, assessing students, and differentiating instruction for diverse learners.

The position requires strong knowledge of teaching methods, curriculum, data systems, and compliance with applicable laws. Collaboration with staff and ongoing parent communication are essential, with hours per week 4-6 and a

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and pedagogical approaches.
• Knowledge of secondary school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers school secondary curriculum aligned with district goals.
• Promotes a safe classroom conducive to individualized and small group instruction.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates plans into learning experiences.
• Assesses student learning and modifies instruction for individual needs, including special needs.
• Instructs on citizenship and other subject matters per laws and district policies.
• Maintains accurate records of student activities, grades, and attendance as required.
• Encourages parental involvement and communicates effectively with students and parents.
• Maintains classroom behavior standards per school policies and fosters a productive learning environment.
• Coordinates with other staff to evaluate curricula and participates in meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions books and supplies and maintains inventories.
• Administers standardized tests per district testing programs.

Skills

Teaching methods

Pedagogy knowledge

Curriculum knowledge

Data systems

Legal compliance

Communication with parents

Job description

• Develops and administers school secondary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• 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 so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school system.
• 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 with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other secondary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.

Position Starting: ASAP

Hours per Week: 4-6 with prep time

Hiring Manager: Sean Thorpe

email: [e-mail]

Hourly Teaching Position

Essential Functions

• Develops and administers school secondary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• 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 so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school system.
• 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 with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other secondary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of secondary school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.