Science Teacher

Job Title: Science Teacher

Terms of Employment: 9-month contract; 183 days

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Principal

Brief Description of Position:

The Science teacher will be responsible for developing in each pupil an awareness of the role of science in economic and social progress; to motivate each pupil to acquire knowledge of scientific facts and principles, and skills in scientific methods of problem solving; to discover and develop special talents of pupils in scientific fields.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field
• Valid Missouri Teaching Certification in any Science certification 9-12
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Skilled in human relations, leadership and conflict management
• Demonstrate the ability to foster a classroom climate that allows growth for at-risk students
• Knowledgeable of teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students
• Proficiency in computer hardware and software use, including word processing, spreadsheets, multimedia presentations, email, the Internet, digital media

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Professional Learning Communities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review data to make instructional decisions to address student weaknesses
• Prepare and deliver focused math instruction in small group setting
• Utilizes instructional management systems which increases student learning and maximizes time on task
• Communicates effectively within the educational community and with parents on a regular basis
• Monitor and maintain accurate records on student achievement, articulating the progress and success
• Provide explicit, scientifically based instruction to small groups of students
• Assist in the scheduling and assignment of students to the program.
• Promotes and maintains positive pupil-teacher-parent relationships
• Strong commitment to help all children succeed
• Adhere to the teacher code of conduct
• Maintains professional work habits
• Participate in training as required - attendance to additional training outside designated schedule
• Perform other job related duties as assigned by the Principal

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Cape Girardeau, MO 63701: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person