Science Teacher: Inspire Curiosity, Lead & Mentor

Harmony Public Schools; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony Public Schools seeks an educator to plan, organize, and implement an instructional program in a learning environment that guides students to develop their academic potential and embody the Portrait of a Harmony Graduate: self-directed, passionate, collaborative, resilient, and ambitious.

This role emphasizes mission alignment, designing engaging lessons, differentiating instruction, and maintaining strong communication with families and the community to support student success.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form with all levels of management.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to use organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone.
• Ability to analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Understands and supports the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools.
• Models and instills a love of learning.
• Designs and implements appropriate instruction of content area(s) assigned in alignment with school standards, curriculum, and student needs.
• Plans, prepares, and delivers lesson plans and instructional materials that maximize student engagement and learning.
• Utilizes a variety of teaching practices reflecting diverse backgrounds to meet student needs.
• Instructs and monitors students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Uses relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Conducts tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs.
• Conducts home visits to build stronger relationships with students and families.
• Hosts and mentors student clubs to help students explore passions and leadership skills.
• Attends and assists with after-hours activities such as student celebrations, parent meetings, and campus-hosted events.
• Manages student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules.
• Maintains discipline in accordance with school policies.
• Implements a clear and consistent behavior management system while developing students’ character.
• Encourages and monitors the progress of individual students and uses information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Attends department, school, district and parent meetings.
• Participates in district and campus staff development and serves on staff committees.
• Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues.
• Maintains accurate records and prepares required reports.

Skills

Curriculum & instruction knowledge

Effective communication

Relationship building

Organizational & interpersonal skills

Computer literacy (Office, databases,

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

Harmony Public Schools seeks an educator to plan, organize, and implement an instructional program in a learning environment that guides students to develop their academic potential and embody the Portrait of a Harmony Graduate: self-directed, passionate, collaborative, resilient, and ambitious.

This role emphasizes mission alignment, designing engaging lessons, differentiating instruction, and maintaining strong communication with families and the community to support student success.