Science Teacher
JOB DESCRIPTION
LAKELAND SCHOOL CORPORATION
POSITION: Science Teacher
REPORTS TO: Jr./Sr. High School Administration
SALARY RANGE: Salary is based on of degree and years of service as per the current CBA
HOURS OF WORK: Between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. (8 hours per day)
Job Summary:
Responsible for instructing students grades 7 & 8. Creates lesson plans, administers praise and constructive criticism, instructs students on Science curriculum and creates a well-rounded, comprehensive instructional program.
Responsibilities:
· Create instructional resources for use in the classroom
· Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities
· Create positive educational climate for students to learn in
· Meet course and school-wide student performance goals
· Participate in ongoing training sessions
· Create lesson plans and modify accordingly throughout the year
· Maintain grade books
· Grade papers and perform other administrative duties as needed
· Create projects designed to enhance lectures
· Read and stay abreast of current topics in education
· Create lesson plans
· Utilize various curriculum resources
· Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans
· Utilize curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served
· Develop professional relationships with other agencies and programs
· Work with program coordinators to ensure initiatives are being met
· Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
· Prepare and distribute required reports
· Observe and evaluate student's performance
· Manage student behavior in the classroom by invoking approved disciplinary procedures
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree or higher
LICENSING: Must hold or be able to obtain an Indiana State Practitioner’s License in Science grades 7 & 8.
CONTINUING EDUCATION: Must be willing to submit to continuing training as required by the State or the school to maintain the position.
EXPERIENCE: Related job field work experience with demonstrated ability to work without constant supervision.
REQUIRED PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to sit, stand, walk, ascend/descend stairs, use hands to finger, handle or feel; talk and hear.
REQUIRED GENERAL SKILLS: Exceptional written and oral communication skills; ability to process tasks using internal software, including current media center software, internet and generally accepted office software such as word and excel. Exceptional organizational skills.