MS Science Teacher For School Year 2024-2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Science Teacher

DEPARTMENT: Instructional

REPORTS TO: Assistant Principal

DATE PREPARED/REVISED: June 7, 2024

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND POSITION OVERVIEW

Global Community Charter School (GCCS) is a Harlem-based International Baccalaureate (IB) World School that is innovative, inquiry-based, culturally competent and provides students with a comprehensive and rigorous curriculum that encourages critical and creative thinking.

The Science Teacher is responsible for establishing and maintaining a classroom where whole group and small group instruction, discussion, projects and cooperative work engage students, keep classes focused, and infuse a lasting desire to learn in all.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

● Coordinating knowledge of students, instructional content and curricular resources to design differentiated units and lesson plans aligned to the NYS P-12 Science Learning Standards ● Differentiates instruction for students as integral aspect of planning and teaching and understands Workshop Model in design of instruction

● Commitment to progressive science pedagogy, e.g. using inquiry, experiments and discussions to help students think like scientists and develop conceptual understanding

● Evaluate academic achievement and progress towards learning objectives through detailed data analysis of student performance on a wide variety of metrics; Utilize student data collected to drive instruction and intervention

● Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards ● Be accountable for students' mastery of academic standards

● Engaging in coaching cycles and implementing research-based strategies that maximize their own performance and that of their students

● Reflecting on their own progress as educators and seeking out professional resources to continuously improve their practice

● Managing student behavior and classroom routines to maximize learning time and create a positive classroom environment

● Attending IEP meetings and ensuring appropriate accommodations are given to students during assessments

● Actively participating in professional development workshops as laid out in the school and professional development calendars

● Celebrating student achievement and progress in class and during school wide IB PYP assemblies ● Foster meaningful relationships with students and parents that drive students to invest in their learning and make academic gains

● Lead a student advisory group with a focus on academic and social-emotional learning ● Model, promote and embody the International Baccalaureate learner profile to create a cohesive school culture of academic and personal success

● Supporting the school as directed by the Principal and Assistant Principal

QUALIFICATIONS

● A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is a must.

● A M.A., Ed.M or Master's degree in education preferred.

● Demonstrating solid knowledge and understanding of the content matter.

● New York State Certification for relevant grades or demonstrated process towards obtaining certification

● A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated success as a full-time middle school teacher preferred ● Demonstrated success working in a high-performing, urban school setting preferred. ● Evidence of excellence in teaching through continuous learning and data analysis ● Be a team player - a desire to work in a team-oriented environment and collaborate effectively with colleagues

● Dedication to GCCS' mission