Classroom Teacher / Science

Job Description:

Middle School Science Teacher: This highly motivated, positive and hard working teacher must have a strong understanding of NGSS standards and sound middle school science instruction. Strong collaborative skills required to work with grade level and content area teams. There are many opportunities to become involved in the school community and work as part of a highly successful team at Brooklyn Middle School.

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Develops and administers school science and reading curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.

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

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction

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

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

• 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. Meeting required and communicated deadlines.

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

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

• Coordinates with other middle school professional staff members, especially within grade level and specific subjects, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.

• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day.

• Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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

• Knowledge of middle school curriculum and concepts, including all subject matters taught.

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

• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.

• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.

• Ability to organize and coordinate work.

• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, 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

Education

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

• Masters Degree preferred.

Experience

Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.

Applicants should apply online at: https://www.applitrack.com/brooklynschools/onlineapp/default.aspx