Science Teacher - 8th Grade

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8th Grade Science Teacher Job Description

Job Summary

The certified teacher creates a positive learning environment to facilitate the academic, personal, social, and intellectual development of each student. He/She presents appropriate curriculum that is in alignment with federal, state and district goals and objectives using a variety of instructional methods and strategies to further enhance and support learning. The teacher also maintains high expectations for self and all students and encourages them to become life-long learners.

Qualifications

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or Above from an Accredited Four-Year College or University

Bachelor’s degree or above from an accredited four-year college or university.

Valid Arizona Teacher’s Certificate

Valid Arizona teacher’s certificate.

Valid Arizona Teaching Endorsements in the Subject Area(s) to be Taught

Valid Arizona teaching endorsements in the subject area(s) to be taught.

Compliance with Arizona State Law Regarding Standards for Grade Level and/or Subject Area

Must be in compliance (or be able to be in compliance) with Arizona state law regarding standards for grade level and/or subject area that is being taught.

Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card

Valid fingerprint clearance card.

Capability of Developing Effective Instructional Programs

Must be capable of developing effective instructional programs.

Strong Knowledge of the English Language Including Reading, Writing, and Oral Communication with Extensive Skills in Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar

Strong knowledge of the English language including reading, writing, and oral communication with extensive skills in spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

Desired Knowledge of Spanish Including Reading, Writing, and Oral Communication

Knowledge of Spanish including reading, writing, and oral communication is desired.

General Knowledge of Special Education Curriculum and Instruction

General knowledge of special education curriculum and instruction.

Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills When Dealing with Students, Parents, and Staff

Strong communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with students, parents, and staff.

Energetic, Highly Ethical, Possess Good Emotional and Physical Health

Must be an energetic, highly ethical, and possess good emotional and physical health.

Knowledge of:

Curriculum and Instruction

Elementary/Middle School/Subject Area Curriculum and Instruction

Elementary/middle school/subject area curriculum and instruction.

Child Development

Child development.

Instructional Methods and Strategies and Curriculum Implementation

Instructional methods and strategies and curriculum implementation.

Technology Applications and Its Use as an Instructional Tool

Technology applications and its use as an instructional tool.

Effective Classroom Management and Discipline Procedures

Effective classroom management and discipline procedures.

Analysis of Achievement Data

Analysis of achievement data.

Ability to:

Teaching Skills

Write Comprehensive Lesson Plans

Write comprehensive lesson plans.

Use a Wide Variety of Teaching Strategies to Ensure Learning from All Students

Use a wide variety of teaching strategies to ensure learning from all students.

Analyze and Evaluate Student Progress and Course Curriculum

Analyze and evaluate student progress and course curriculum.

Evaluate Written Materials

Evaluate written materials.

Productively Manage Groups of Students

Productively manage groups of students.

Comprehend and Perform Functions from Written and Verbal Instructions

Comprehend and perform functions from written and verbal instructions.

Utilize Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Techniques

Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving techniques.

Organize and Prioritize Work, Take Initiative, and Adhere to Time Restraints

Organize and prioritize work, take initiative, and adhere to time restraints.

Work Effectively with a Diverse Community

Work effectively with a diverse community.

Communicate Ideas and Programs to Individuals, Staff, Parents, Community, etc.

Communicate ideas and programs to individuals, staff, parents, community, etc.

Alternatives to the Above Qualifications as the Governing Board or Superintendent May Deem Appropriate

Essential duties and responsibilities may be modified based on the governing board’s or superintendent’s discretion.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Establish a Welcoming Instructional Climate and Culture for All Students, Parents, Community, etc.

Establish a welcoming instructional climate and culture for all students, parents, community, etc.

Provide Differentiated Instruction Based on Individual Student Needs

Provide differentiated instruction based on individual student needs.

Prepare Weekly Lesson Plans That Are in Alignment with District and State Adopted Objectives and Goals

Prepare weekly lesson plans that are in alignment with district and state adopted objectives and goals.

Present Effective Lessons to Students as Described in Lesson Plans

Present effective lessons to students as described in lesson plans.

Develop and Implement Effective Classroom Management to Maintain Acceptable Student Behavior, Ensure Student Safety, and Create a Productive Learning Environment

Develop and implement effective classroom management to maintain acceptable student behavior, ensure student safety, and create a productive learning environment.

Prepare or Obtain All Instructional Materials to Be Used in the Classroom in a Timely Manner

Prepare or obtain all instructional materials to be used in the classroom in a timely manner.

Instruct Students Individually or in Small Groups to Help Them Master Objectives and Reinforce Learning

Instruct students individually or in small groups to help them master objectives and reinforce learning.

Collaborate with Special Education Teachers, Team Members, Administration, etc. as Needed to Assist in the Instruction of a Student(s)

Collaborate with special education teachers, team members, administration, etc. as needed to assist in the instruction of a student(s).

Participate in Child Study Process

Participate in child study process.

Participate in Grade Level and/or Subject Area Team Planning

Participate in grade level and/or subject area team planning.

Inform Parents and Students Regarding Homework Policy and Methods of Evaluation

Inform parents and students regarding homework policy and methods of evaluation.

Monitor and Evaluate Each Student’s Academic and Social Performance and Record Relevant Data to Assess Progress

Monitor and evaluate each student’s academic and social performance and record relevant data to assess progress.

Develop and Maintain an Accurate and Current Gradebook or Spreadsheet Regarding Assignments and Test Scores on Each Student

Develop and maintain an accurate and current gradebook or spreadsheet regarding assignments and test scores on each student.

Inform Parents of Student Progress as Often as Needed

Inform parents of student progress as often as needed.

Prepare Quarterly Progress Reports for Each Student, If Applicable

Prepare quarterly progress reports for each student, if applicable.

Prepare Quarterly Report Card for Each Student

Prepare quarterly report card for each student.

Conduct Fall and Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences

Conduct fall and spring parent/teacher conferences.

Assist Parents with Instructional Strategies and Materials That May Be Used at Home

Assist parents with instructional strategies and materials that may be used at home.

Communicate with Parents Regarding School Policies, Program Changes, Special Events, etc.

Communicate with parents regarding school policies, program changes, special events, etc.

Attend Parent Meetings as Directed

Attend parent meetings as directed.

Administer State Adopted Achievement Tests and EL Testing

Administer state adopted achievement tests and EL testing.

Maintain an Attractive and Clean Classroom

Maintain an attractive and clean classroom.

Develop and Maintain a Classroom Environment That Develops Social, Emotional, and Cognitive Skills

Develop and maintain a classroom environment that develops social, emotional, and cognitive skills.

Plan, Organize, and Display Classroom Materials Appropriate to Curricular Activities

Plan, organize, and display classroom materials appropriate to curricular activities.

Order Classroom Supplies and Instructional Materials

Order classroom supplies and instructional materials.

Instruct and Monitor Students in the Use and Care of Equipment and Materials

Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials.

Develop a Substitute File to Be Used in Teacher’s Absence

Develop a substitute file to be used in teacher’s absence.

Supervise and Enforce Rules and Procedures for All Students in the School to Continuously Maintain Order and Ensure Safety in the Halls, Cafeteria, Gymnasium, Playground, and Field Trips

Supervise and enforce rules and procedures for all students in the school to continually maintain order and ensure safety in the halls, cafeteria, gymnasium, playground, and field trips.

Establish and Maintain Effective Relationships with Administration, Students, Parents, and All School Personnel

Establish and maintain effective relationships with administration, students, parents, and all school personnel.

Attend Staff Meetings as Directed

Attend staff meetings as directed.

Attend and Assist with School Functions as Directed

Attend and assist with school functions as directed.

Serve on School or District Committees as Requested

Serve on school or district committees as requested.

Participate in District-Sponsored Professional Development Workshops/Inservices, Attend Professional Meetings, Read Professional Journals and Publications, etc. for Continued Professional Development

Participate in district-sponsored professional development workshops/in-services, attend professional meetings, read professional journals and publications, etc. for continued professional development.

Maintain Strict Confidentiality and Use Appropriate Discretion When Working with All District Personnel and Student and Family Records and/or Information

Maintain strict confidentiality and use appropriate discretion when working with all district personnel and student and family records and/or information.

Support and Follow the Rules, Regulations, and Policies Set by the School Board, the Assigned School, and the District

Support and follow the rules, regulations, and policies set by the school board, the assigned school, and the district.

Perform All Other Duties as Assigned by the Governing School Board, the Principal or His/Her Designee

Perform all other duties as assigned by the governing school board, the principal or his/her designee.

Length of Employment

Nine (9) Months

School calendar will determine the days worked during the school year.

Reports to:

Building Principal

Evaluation:

Performance to be evaluated in accordance with board policy GDO
The certified teacher creates a positive learning environment to facilitate the academic, personal, social, and intellectual development of each student. He/She presents appropriate curriculum that is in alignment with federal, state and district goals and objectives using a variety of instructional methods and strategies to further enhance and support learning. The teacher also maintains high expectations for self and all students and encourages them to become life-long learners.