Science Teacher (Grades 7/8)

Ann Arbor Public Schools; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Ann Arbor Public Schools is seeking a Science Teacher for grades 7/8 at Ann Arbor Open at Mack. You will implement district curriculum, develop engaging lessons, and assess student progress. The role requires establishing a productive classroom environment and maintaining clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.

Evening conferences and collaboration with families may be required. Applicants should hold a Bachelor's in Education and a valid Michigan secondary teaching certificate with

Qualifications

• Education degree and teaching certification required.
• Endorsements for science subjects must be current.
• Dual endorsements are preferred.
• Ability to develop and implement lessons aligned to curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Teach district approved curriculum.
• Develop lessons and instructional materials to meet curriculum needs.
• Evaluate pupil's academic and social growth and maintain records.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students.
• Encourage students to maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guide learning toward curriculum goals with clear objectives for lessons and units.
• Diagnose learning disabilities.
• Conduct parent–teacher conferences outside instructional hours.
• Supervise classroom and students.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Reading & Analysis

Effective Communication

Classroom Management

Student Assessment

Parent Conferencing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Michigan Secondary Teaching Certificate

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

Dual Endorsement Preferred

Job description

• Position Type: Middle School Teaching/ Teachers

POSITION TITLE: Science Teacher (Grades 7/8)

FTE: 1.0

POSITION LOCATION: Ann Arbor Open at Mack

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.
• 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.