Science Teacher

Washtenaw Area Schools Application Consortium; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A school district in Michigan is seeking a Science Teacher for Clauge Middle School. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Education and a valid Michigan teaching certificate, with strong skills in communication and problem-solving. Responsibilities include teaching the approved curriculum, developing lessons, and evaluating student progress. This position requires interaction with parents and fostering a conducive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education required.
• Must possess a valid Michigan secondary teaching certificate.
• Endorsement in Integrated Science or Science preferred.
• Dual endorsement highly preferred to expand teaching scope.

Responsibilities

• Teach district approved curriculum.
• Develop lessons and instructional material for students.
• Evaluate students' academic and social growth.
• Establish a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students.
• Encourage students to set and maintain classroom behavior standards.
• Guide learning to meet curriculum goals and communicate objectives for lessons.
• Diagnose learning disabilities and support pupil growth.
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences outside instructional hours.
• Supervise classroom and students; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to interact with public

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Valid Michigan secondary teaching certificate

Endorsement in Integrated Science (DI) or Science (DX)

Dual endorsement preferred

Job description

Position Title

Science Teacher

FTE: 1.0

Position Location: Clauge Middle School

Salary: AAEA Teacher’s Salary Schedule

Reporting Relationship: 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
• Endorsement in Integrated Science (DI) or Science (DX)
• Dual endorsement preferred

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.
• Conduct 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.

Method of Application

All applicants must complete the online application at https://www.a2schools.org/Page/644

Certified Positions Only: Copies of an active Michigan Teaching Certificate and college transcripts are required with application packet. Original certificate and certified transcripts are required prior to being hired.