Teacher Grade 6-8 Science

TrulyHired; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Paterson Public Schools seeks a qualified science educator to deliver engaging middle school science instruction in Paterson, NJ. The teacher will implement the NJ standards, use data to guide instruction, and differentiate for diverse learners.

The candidate must hold NJ science certification, be proficient with instructional software, and communicate effectively with students, staff, and families. Collaboration with parents and colleagues is essential in a positive school climate.

Qualifications

• Must hold New Jersey Middle School Science or any K-12 science certificate.
• Knowledge of the NJSLS and NJSLA.
• Ability to analyze and use data to drive instruction.
• Experience working with middle school students.
• Must be computer literate and able to use interactive computer instructional software.
• Must communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning experiences and supervision of assigned students in a positive classroom climate.
• Develop lesson plans and use data to drive instruction.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learners.
• Collaborate with school staff and parents.
• Demonstrate knowledge of student growth, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, and assessment.
• Communicate effectively with staff, students, parents, and the community.

Skills

Data-driven instruction

Differentiation

Classroom management

Student assessment

Communication

Collaboration

Technology literacy

Education

NJ Middle School Science certificate

K-12 science certificate

Tools

Interactive instructional software

Job description

Job Description

Qualifications

• Must hold New Jersey Middle School Science or any K-12 science (e.g. biology, chemistry, etc) certificate(s)
  
• Knowledge of the NJSLS and NJSLA
  
• Assumes professional responsibility for providing learning experiences and supervision of assigned students in a supportive and positive classroom climate that develops in each child the skills, attitudes, and knowledge to meet and exceed the State Core Curriculum Content Standards, following the approved curricula and directives of the school.
  
• Strive to meet the highly effective criteria for the preparation of lesson plans, the use of data to drive instruction, the delivering of quality instruction, addressing the needs of diverse learners through differentiation, classroom environment, leadership, and professionalism.
  
• Work collaboratively with other members of the school staff and with parents of each child
  
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning
  
• Ability to analyze and use data to drive instruction
  
• Experience working with middle school students
  
• Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative
  
• Must be a critical thinker, problem solver, and respect others
  
• Must be computer literate and able to use interactive computer instructional software
  
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with staff, students, parents, and the community

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• Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
• Pending budget availability
• All postings are open for ten (10) consecutive days following the date posted or until filled

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