Teacher of Science

Njaseps; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Njaseps school district is seeking a Teacher of Science to foster a classroom environment that promotes scientific knowledge and inquiry, supporting students in understanding scientific concepts and methods. The role emphasizes developing student talents in science and contributing to social and economic progress.

The candidate will teach courses in general science and related disciplines, plan sequential lessons, and manage laboratory activities to maximize learning outcomes while ensuring

Qualifications

• Requires NJ Certificate Teacher of Science/TOSD or TOH.
• Demonstrates competence in subject field assigned.
• Implement IEPs and assess students’ performance and growth.

Responsibilities

• Teaches general science, biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, or science problems to students.
• Plans science program with demonstrations, lectures, discussions, and experiments.
• Organizes laboratory activities for optimal learning.
• Instructs students in safe handling of chemicals and science equipment.
• Creates a positive image of the school and conducive learning climate.
• Implements IEPs, tracks student progress and communicates with parents/administrators.

Education

NJ Certificate Teacher of Science/TOSD or TOH

Job description

Required Certification (s) and/or Degree: NJ Certificate Teacher of Science/TOSD or TOH

Reports to: Principal

Summary: The Teacher of Science position is responsible for creating a classroom environment that develops in each student and awareness of the role of science and economic and social progress; that motivates each student to require knowledge of scientific facts and principles, and skills in scientific methods of problem solving; And that discovers and develops special talents of students in scientific fields.

Major duties and performance responsibilities (not exhaustive):

Teaches skills knowledge and scientific attitudes through courses in general science, biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, or science problems to students, utilizing curriculum

• Adapt science material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments and lesson plans that guide and challenge students.
• Plans a science program involving demonstrations, lectures, discussions, and student experiments; Organizes laboratory activities for optimal learning.
• Demonstrates scientific concepts by use of scientific apparatus, experiments, and standard or prepared charts, sketches, and other instructional aids.
• Instructs students in the proper use, care and safe handling of chemicals, science equipment, and plant and animal life.
• Demonstrates competence in subject field assigned.
• Creates a positive image of the school and promotes the best learning and teaching climate possible.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity, interest, and special needs of students.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Prepares for classes assigned and develops lesson plans related to established curriculum and iep goals and objectives.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
• Demonstrates competence in special education and the academic field assigned.
• Implement IEPs, assess students’ performance and growth, and track progress.
• Provides instruction to classified peoples in accordance with each people's Individualized Education Program.
• Assesses the academic and behavioral status of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports, PLAAFPs, and report card grades as required by scheduled dates and timelines established by the school and in student individual education plans.
• Assists in developing Individualized Education Program and updating IEPs for students.
• Create and adapt lesson plans to address students learning needs and abilities as identified in IEPs and assessment measures of growth and proficiency.
• Discuss students progress with parents/guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators.