Science Teacher

Job Overview

A licensed professional who designs and delivers learning experiences for students in a grade level and/or content area; organizes and facilitates the learning process utilizing a variety of evidence‑based instructional practices and applicable technology; participates in a community of learning to develop and refine knowledge and skills for the academic, civic, social and emotional success of students; consistently evaluates student progress, makes appropriate adjustments, and communicates student progress; regularly collaborates, reflects, and grows to improve learning opportunities for students.

Responsibilities

• Reports consistently for work as scheduled
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
• Demonstrates mastery of and pedagogical expertise in the content taught; at elementary is an expert in literacy and mathematics and is knowledgeable in all other content; at secondary has knowledge of literacy and mathematics and is a content area expert
• Provides instruction aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards and the organized plan of instruction
• Develops and implements lessons that connect to a variety of content areas and disciplines; emphasizes literacy and mathematical practices
• Demonstrates knowledge of the content, central concepts, inquiry, appropriate evidence‑based instructional practices, and specialized characteristics of the disciplines being taught
• Establishes a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students
• Fosters a predictable learning environment characterized by acceptable student behavior and efficient use of time in which each student has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults and peers
• Demonstrates an awareness of, a commitment to, and a respect for multiple aspects of diversity, while working toward common goals as a community of learners
• Engages students as individuals, including those with diverse needs and interests, across a range of ability levels by adapting their teaching for the benefit of all students
• Works collaboratively with the families and/or significant adults for the benefit of students
• Plans and delivers effective instruction and creates an environment that facilitates learning for their students
• Demonstrates knowledge about the ways in which learning takes place, including the levels of intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of their students
• Uses formal and informal methods to assess student learning, provide feedback, and use results to inform planning and instruction
• Integrates and utilizes appropriate available technology to engage students in authentic learning experiences
• Establishes and communicates high expectations and uses processes to support the development of critical‑thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Provides students with opportunities to work in teams and develop leadership
• Models and promotes effective communication
• Demonstrates professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, and leadership
• Demonstrates high standards for professional conduct
• Links professional growth to professional goals
• Responds to a complex, dynamic environment
• Demonstrates leadership in the school, the community, and the teaching profession
• Assesses the progress of students on a regular basis and provides reports as required
• Complies with applicable state and federal laws, district administrative policies, procedures, and practices, and location requirements
• Ensures that students are supervised at all times
• Follows established policies and procedures regarding the health, safety, welfare, and education of students
• Implements the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
• Instructs, assesses, and differentiates for all students' academic, social, emotional, and health needs
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy
• Makes provision for availability to students and parents for education‑related purposes when required or requested
• Manages materials and supplies
• Models appropriate conduct at all times
• Performs duties as directed by supervisors and administrators
• Performs non‑instructional duties as directed
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for educational support staff and volunteers

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