Summary
The middle school science teacher is responsible for science instruction based on NGSS, curriculum development in the area of science, and extended classroom activities associated with science in grades seven and eight.
Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Provide academic subject instruction in science, ensuring that curriculum map and schedule are followed.
• Plan for class activities, including preparing units and daily lesson plans, identifying materials to implement class activities, preparing class projects, giving children feedback on completed work to insure mastery of presented material, and grading tests and assignments in a timely manner.
• Confer with other teachers concerning cross-curricular opportunities.
• Communicate with parents on a regular basis about schedules, assignments, events, and individual student needs. Meet with parents during scheduled conferences during the school year.
• Maintain grades and curriculum assessments online.
• Attend weekly faculty meetings with the grade level lead and curriculum meetings as needed.
• Exhibits enthusiasm for science, engineering, and STEAM.
• Collaborates as a team player with teaching colleagues and administration.
• Sees the school as a community.
• Supports school by attending school-sponsored events and activities.
• Commits to ongoing professional development via workshop attendance, visiting other schools, and webinars. • Learns new skills and integrates technology as changing pedagogy dictates.
• Models self-disciplined and ethical behavior.
