Classroom Teacher / Science

Job Description:

Greenwich Public Schools is seeking a chemistry teacher for Greenwich High School effective August 26, 2024.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Implement GPS science curriculum consistent with school district goals, mission and vision, and the Next-Generation Science Standards

• Promote a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning

• Promote a classroom environment that allows students the opportunity to explore and investigate real-world science issues and problems

• Incorporate inquiry-based learning opportunities into instruction

• Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning, and modify instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual small group instruction as needed

• Provide appropriate, meaningful, and timely feedback to improve student achievement

• Continue to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings

• Organize and maintain 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

• Encourage parental involvement in students' education and ensure effective communication with students and parents

• Ensure that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom

• Coordinate with other school professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participate in faculty meetings and committees

• Maintain familiarity with district and Connecticut State standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests

• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other administrators as designated by the Superintendent

• Incorporate technology and digital tools appropriately into instruction

• Review and implement modifications, accommodations, and intervention plans for all students, both general and special education

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles

• Knowledge of GPS science curriculum and the Next-Generation Science Standards

• Ability to engage students in the scientific practices of real scientists: observing, predicting, classifying, designing, hypothesizing, investigating, and drawing conclusions

• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans

• Ability to utilize a learning management system to interact with and engage students

• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents

• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work and instructional teams

• Ability to provide students with opportunities to develop critical thinking skills, while affording opportunity for creative activity

• Ability to employ a variety of teaching techniques through the use of appropriate instructional materials to meet the needs of all learners

• Ability to provide students the opportunity to be critical thinkers of online content

Qualifications Profile

• CT State Certification, or certifiability, as a Chemistry, Grades 7-12, teacher (#031) required

• Dual certification in another secondarty science, and/or in secondary mathematics, preferred

Please apply via the Greenwich Public Schools Human Resources Frontline site, Job 2490.