Temporary Science Teacher

Seymour Community Schools; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Seymour Community Schools seeks a Classroom Teacher for a middle school science setting. The position involves delivering effective instruction, planning long-range and immediate activities, and aligning with district standards and state requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Education and a valid Indiana teaching certificate, with responsibilities including student assessment, safe learning environments, and professional growth within the school community.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Must be able to write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to effectively present information and respond to questions.

Responsibilities

• Support school mission and implement policies.
• Teach district-approved curriculum aligned with standards.
• Develop and implement effective lesson plans and use varied instructional techniques.
• Maintain accurate records of student achievement and attendance.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with students, staff, parents and community.

Skills

Language skills

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Other skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Job description

• Position Type: Middle School Teaching/ Science
• Date Posted: 8/4/2026
• Location: Seymour Middle School
• Date Available: 01/10/2027
• Title: Classroom Teacher
• Selected by: Board of School Trustees by Recommendation of the Superintendent and School Principal
• Evaluated by: Principal and/or appropriate administrative personnel
• Reports to: Principal and/or appropriate administrative personnel
• FLSA Status: Exempt: Salaried Professional
• Bargaining Status: In teacher bargaining unit

SUMMARY

To provide effective instruction and examples that guides and assists each student in the fulfillment of his potential for intellectual, emotional, social, and psychological growth and maturation. This responsibility includes preparation and planning, long-range and immediate; understanding and applying effective teaching methods; and developing and maintaining effective pupil, parent, staff and community relationships.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Support school mission statement.
• 2. Implement Board of Education and administrative policies, Indiana law and federal rules, regulations, and directives.
• 3. Teach district approved curriculum consistent with Corporation Standards and Indiana State Standards
• 4. Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter.
• 5. Identify and address individual student needs through modifications, interventions, and referrals. Contribute to the design and implementation of student IEPs/ILP's.
• 6. Develop and implement effective lesson plans and use a variety of learner-appropriate instructional techniques effectively.
• 7. Utilize assessment activities and monitor student progress appropriately.
• 8. Manage student conduct to maintain a safe environment conducive to learning.
• 9. Maintain accurate, complete, correct, and timely records of student achievement and attendance.
• 10. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, materials, facilities and equipment.
• 11. Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with school personnel, students and parents.
• 12. Promote good public relations for the School Corporation and community.
• 13. Teach by example by exemplifying good moral conduct.
• 14. Demonstrates professional growth.
• 15. Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily with reasonable accommodation. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, licensure and ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Education

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Indiana teaching certificate

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, correspondences, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply general mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on district and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community, and ability to speak clearly and concisely in written or oral communication.