Secondary Science Teacher

Secondary Science Teacher JobID: 22597

Position Type:

Middle School Teaching/Science

Date Posted:

6/5/2024

Location:

Wyoming Public Schools

(High-Needs School)

Date Available:

2024/25 School Year

Closing Date:

Until Filled

District:

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Secondary Science Teacher

Who We Are:

Wyoming Public Schools is a Public School District in Kent County, Michigan that is dedicated to empowering all of our 4,000 students in an inclusive, inspiring, and innovative culture of learning. We believe our actions express our priorities - collaboration, continuously improving and that we are strengthened by our diversity; our unique differences make us better together. We have shared values and one purpose: our students.

What We Need:

We are seeking an energetic, collaborative team member to work with our scholars to empower them to reach their immediate and future goals by providing ambitious instruction and embracing diverse voices with a community where everyone belongs!

What We Value:

Belonging, Diversity and Inclusion

Educational Excellence

Continuous Improvement

Better Together

Wyoming Wolves: Growing Community. Empowering Scholars. Impacting Futures.

In this Role:

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students' skills and competence in one or more fields of science, including General Science, Chemistry and Biology; develops students skills and abilities in scientific methods and problem-solving, as well as an understanding of the application of science in the solution of practical problems.

• Teaches knowledge and skills in one or more fields of science, including general science, earth science, biology, physiology, chemistry, and physics, in accordance with district curriculum.

• Promotes critical and creative thinking and analysis in all related subject areas.

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

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

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials for subject area, and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.

• Teaches knowledge and skills in mathematics, including concepts such as real an imaginary numbers, formulas, calculations and geometry, and promotes creative thinking and analysis in all related subject areas.

• Designs learning activities to demonstrate the application of mathematics to everyday existence and problem-solving.

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

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

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

• 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.

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

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

• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.

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

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.

What you Need:

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

• Knowledge of a wide range of mathematic subject areas, including arithmetic equations, calculus, trigonometry, geometry, and other related areas.

• 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 system and software applications as needed.

• Ability to organize and coordinate work.

• 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.

Certification/License

• Valid State of Michigan Certification as a Science Education Teacher (DX or DI).

Education

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

• Professional development in NGSS preferred.

Experience

Successful prior teaching experience in Science Education preferred.

What We Provide:

Full-Time Position

Great Benefits

Collaborative Working Environment

A focus on students and staff

Note: Pursuant to PA 131, the selected candidate must receive clearance from the Michigan State Police Department, prior to the offer of employment. The candidate is responsible for the background check fee.

It is the policy of the Board that no staff member or candidate for a position in this District on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, creed or ancestry, age, gender, marital status, height, weight, political belief or disability which does not impair an individual's ability to perform adequately in that individual's particular position or activity, shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to, discrimination in any program or activity for which the Board is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education.