Science Teacher & Student Leadership Mentor

Harmony Public Schools; Texas; On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony School of Excellence - Dallas (6-12) seeks a dedicated educator to plan, organize, and implement an instructional program that guides students to reach their academic potential and embody the Portrait of a Harmony Graduate: self-directed, passionate, collaborative, resilient, and ambitious.

Aligned with Harmony Public Schools' mission, the teacher will deliver rigorous instruction, maintain high expectations, use diverse teaching methods, and engage with families through home visits,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.

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 with the 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 and methodologies that reflect diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds in order to meet the individual needs of students.
• 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 and procedures
• Maintains discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
• Implements a clear and consistent behavior management system while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom.
• 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, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Prepares required reports on students and activities
• Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all learning activities
• Assigns and grades classwork, homework, tests, and assignments.
• Takes daily attendance
• Communicates necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Communication skills

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

Harmony School of Excellence - Dallas (6-12) seeks a dedicated educator to plan, organize, and implement an instructional program that guides students to reach their academic potential and embody the Portrait of a Harmony Graduate: self-directed, passionate, collaborative, resilient, and ambitious.

Aligned with Harmony Public Schools' mission, the teacher will deliver rigorous instruction, maintain high expectations, use diverse teaching methods, and engage with families through home visits,