Middle School Science Teacher

Valparaiso Community Schools
Thomas Jefferson Middle School

TITLE: Middle School Science Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Indiana Teaching License
• At least a Bachelor Degree
• Interest in sponsoring/coaching extracurricular activities preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

JOB GOAL:
To create a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for a grade appropriate education, in accordance with each pupil's ability; to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaches the assigned curriculum to middle school pupils, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Adapts Language Arts and Math material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge pupils.
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids appropriate to the interest and maturity level of pupils, maintains required inventory records.
• Adapts the curriculum to provide individual, small group, or remedial instruction to meet the needs of the individual pupil.
• Develops standards for critical analysis.
• Encourages pupils to think independently and to express original ideas.
• Evaluates each pupil's progress.
• Established and maintains standard of pupil behavior needed to provide and orderly, productive classroom environment.
• Identifies pupil needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Communicates with parents and school counselors about student progress.
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Administers or monitors group tests.
• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
• Maintains professional competence through professional development activities provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities.
• Serves as a positive role model for students.