POSITION TITLE:          High School Science Teacher

FLSA:                             Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:        Must hold or be eligible for proper state certification/licensure

REPORTS TO:                Principal and/or other Supervisor

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Teaches knowledge and skills in science in accordance with district curriculum.

2. Promotes critical and creative thinking and analysis in all related subject areas.

3. Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.

4. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials for subject area, and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.

5. Designs learning activities to demonstrate the application of science to everyday existence, including scientific research projects, demonstrations, experiments, and laboratory activities.

6. Instructs students in the proper use and care of scientific equipment, chemicals, and plant and animal life.

7. Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.

8. Maintains familiarity with district and Virginia State standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests.

9. Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.

10. Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.

11. Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

12. Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

13. Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.

14. Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment, maintains inventory records, and ensures equipment is in good working order.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:   

1. Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
2. Attend meetings and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
3. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
4. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
5. Serve on committees as assigned.
6. Remain current on instructional practices in education.  (e.g. instructional technology)