7th Grade Science Teacher

Position title:

Science Teacher

Reports to:

Principal

Employment category:

Full-time/10-Month/Salaried

FLSA status:

Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY

Teachers are responsible for ensuring student achievement and learning by delivering appropriate and effective instruction to all assigned students and by providing students with the support and guidance they need to succeed. Teachers must strive for excellence in all facets of instruction and student learning, adjusting instruction to the needs of individual students, including those with IEPs. They must work collaboratively and coordinate instruction and assessment with other staff members. Regular and predictable attendance are essential functions of this position.

SCHEDULE: 7:15 AM to 3:00 PM

SUBJECT AREA/GRADE LEVELS: Middle School- 7th Grade Science

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Providing daily engaging instruction to students in large group settings, small group settings, and one-on-one, using a multitude of instructional strategies

Reviewing and analyzing student data on a daily basis to inform instruction and planning and implementing strategies to achieve targets related to student learning outcomes

Taking responsibility for student progress, constantly working to respond to students’ learning needs

Preparing and submitting lesson plans on a weekly basis

Maintaining a positive and respectful culture in the classroom

Communicating and upholding school rules, values and expectations in a clear and consistent manner, in and out of the classroom

Communicating with parents and students and responding to issues on a regular basis via phone, e-mail, and in-person, as needed

Consulting with Special Education Teachers to modify lessons and create accommodations for special education students

Grading assessments, recording grades, and providing progress report comments

Working collaboratively with the principal and other teachers to develop and revise curriculum based on assessment data

Attending Special Education/IEP meetings as needed

Attending professional development activities

Attending or sponsoring at least two school events throughout the year to ensure adequate staff attendance at weekend and evening functions

Ensuring regular and predictable attendance on a daily basis

Other duties as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Current PA Certification in appropriate subject area required

Additional PA teaching certifications preferred

Commitment to urban education and a belief that all students should be held to high academic standards

Strong content knowledge

Highly skilled at teaching a standards-based curriculum and incorporating innovative approaches to instruction

Ability to deliver engaging lessons

Experience in using data to drive instruction and inform decision making

Strong work ethic, positive attitude, teamwork and leadership skills

High physical and emotional energy

Strong technology skills

Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills with the ability to “wear many hats”

Excellent communication skills

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

WORKING CONDITIONS

The working conditions of a Teacher include:

Very high levels of social interaction, with daily and consistent work with children, parents, and other teachers.

Communicating with people face-to-face on a daily basis, as well as communication through phone, e-mail, letters, and memos.

Responsibility for the health and safety of the children in their school.

Working as part of a team of educators.

Being committed to our motto to “Be Rich in Kindness”

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Teachers are regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach