High School Science Teacher

Position Type:

High School Teaching/Science - General

Date Posted:

3/14/2024

Location:

Various Locations (High)

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Excellent communication and organizational skills; Proficiency in educational technology and digital resources for teaching and learning; Ability to relate to and motivate all students in a positive manner with respect; Ability to perform routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance;

• ?Completes all records and reports on time and with accuracy;

• Be present, organized, and enthusiastically committed to the success of all students;

• Develops comprehensive lesson plans and instructional materials aligned with state standards and curriculum guidelines for various scientific disciplines, including biology, chemistry, physics, and environmental science.

• Delivers dynamic and engaging instruction that stimulates students' interest in history, using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, multimedia presentations, and hands-on activities;

• Assesses student learning through a variety of formative and summative assessments, including tests, quizzes, projects, essays, and presentations;

• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students to guide their academic progress;

• Maintains a supportive and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning, ensuring that all students are actively engaged and respectful of one another;

• Differentiates instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, abilities, and interests, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to succeed and reach their full potential;

• Provide individualized support and guidance to students as needed, including academic assistance, counseling, and mentorship, to promote their academic and personal growth;

• Counsels with students and parents on learning and discipline problems as necessary;

• Collaborates with colleagues, administrators, and parents to foster a positive and supportive learning community, participating in department meetings, professional development activities, and parent-teacher conferences as required;

• Stays informed about current trends, best practices, and research in history education, participating in professional development activities and continuing education opportunities to enhance teaching effectiveness and student learning outcomes;

• Supervises or assists in the supervision of school activities as assigned;

• Performs related duties as assigned as circumstances require;

• Maintains satisfactory performance on the system Evaluation Instrument;

• Performs other such duties needed or assigned by the Principal/Supervisor.

REPORTS TO: Principal

SALARY RANGE: Competitive salary and excellent benefits package, in accordance with the DCSS Compensation Guide

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applicants will begin on March 20, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD APPLY ONLINE.

THE DOUGHERTY COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, AGE, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR DISABILITY.

The System reserves the right to waive any qualifications or other provisions of this advertisement by statute or regulations.

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About Us:

The Dougherty County School System is a leading catalyst and advocate for public education in Southwest Georgia. It's the largest school system in the second congressional district. The school district has 22 schools (14 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative middle/high school), 4 learning centers, and the Commodore Conyers College & Career Academy. All schools are accredited by Cognia. The DCSS offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Dougherty County is recognized for its quail and duck hunting, fishing, the Flint River, and many cypress swamps. The County has a population of approximately 90,000. Our County has two institutions of higher education, Albany State University and Albany Technical College. Notable points of interest include the Albany Museum of Art, the Flint RiverQuarium, the Albany Civil Rights Institute, the Parks at Chehaw, Radium Springs Gardens, and Thronateeska Heritage Center, which includes the Museum of History, Wetherbee Planetarium, and the Science Discovery Center. Dougherty County is a short drive to Atlanta, the Georgia coast, as well as the Florida Gulf Coast beaches.

Important Note:

This document provides descriptive information about the above Dougherty County School System position. Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. The Dougherty County School System reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.