Biology Teacher

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Indiana Science Teaching License

• Interest in sponsoring/coaching extra-curricular activities preferred

• Alternatives licensure/qualifications may be considered if the Board finds appropriate need

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Increase student learning using multiple instructional strategies while reaching multiple learning modalities.

• Be responsible for the classroom instructional program which includes

• Establishing goals and objectives to meet individual and group needs of students

• Day to day and long range lesson plans that reflect the goals and objectives

• Use of technology to enhance instruction

• Use of authentic assessment methods to evaluate student progress and adjust teaching to meet individual needs

• Work cooperatively with other personnel to improve instructional programs and the overall operation of the school

• Be responsible for classroom management and discipline and cooperating in establishing a general tone of behavior throughout the building through the use of the PBIS framework.

• Foster favorable school/community relationships including, but not limited to:

• Informing parents of classroom goals, objectives and material

• Conducting parent conferences

• Reporting progress of student

• Be responsible for supplies, care of the room, inventories and other reasonable assignments as prescribed by the Principal.

• Be responsible for accurate record keeping and issuing of grades.

• Attempt to meet the social, emotional, physical and intellectual needs of the middle school student.

• Be knowledgeable of current educational methods and techniques such as PBL and PBIS as well as participate in building and system-wide meetings.

• Cooperate and participate in necessary non-teaching duties

• Knowledge of effective teaching strategies and how to utilize data from multiple sources to plan (e.g., standardized tests, NWEA, Acuity, etc.).

• Be responsible for upholding adopted School Board and administrative policies.

• All other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Benefits per the Collective Bargaining Unit