Middle School Science Teacher Job Description
Middle School Science Teacher Duties & Responsibilities
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Middle School Science Teacher Qualifications
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Education for Middle School Science Teacher
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Middle School Science Teacher Examples
Middle School Science Teacher Job Description
- Follows policies established by the PPAS Board of Directors and administration
- Participates in and contributes to programs and activities that enhance PPAS outside of instructional hours, such as extracurricular activities, leadership positions, and/or enrollment process
- Knowledge - Demonstrates subject area expertise and a cutting-edge grasp of child development and how students learn
- Standards - Develops a well-honed game plan for the year that is tightly aligned with state standards and assessments
- Units - Plans all expeditions backwards, aligned with high standards, state assessments, and all Bloom’s levels
- Assessments - Plans diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments to closely monitor student learning
- Anticipation - Anticipates students’ misconceptions and confusions and develops multiple strategies to overcome them
- Lessons - Designs lessons with clear, measurable goals closely aligned with standards and expedition outcomes
- Engagement - Designs highly relevant lessons that will motivate all students and engage them in active learning
- Materials - Designs lessons that use an effective mix of high-quality, multicultural learning materials and technology
- Are passionate about science and learning
- Appropriate state certification- Michigan MI Science Certification- Must be DI or DX certification
- State of Texas teaching certification in content or commitment to enroll in preferred Texas certification program, required
- A commitment to teaching in SAISD for at least four incredible, impactful years in service of the neediest kids of San Antonio (one Residency year at a lab school, three years at a placement school somewhere in the district)
- Possession of a valid preliminary or clear single subject teaching credential in one of the sciences preferred
- 1-2 years lead teaching experience preferred
Middle School Science Teacher Job Description
- Environment - Artfully uses room arrangement, materials, and displays to maximize student learning of all material, focusing on learning targets and student work
- Attendance & Punctuality - Has perfect or near-perfect attendance and punctuality
- Language - In professional contexts, speaks and writes appropriately, succinctly, and eloquently
- Reliability - Carries out assignments conscientiously and punctually, keeps meticulous records, and is never late
- Professionalism - Presents as a consummate professional and always observes appropriate boundaries
- Judgment - Is invariably ethical, honest, and forthright, uses impeccable judgment, and respects confidentiality
- Above-and-beyond - Is an important member of teacher teams and committees and frequently attends after-school activities
- Leadership - Frequently contributes valuable ideas and expertise and instills in others a desire to improve students results
- Openness - Actively seeks out feedback and suggestions and uses them to improve performance
- Collaboration - Meets at least weekly with colleagues to plan units, share ideas, and analyze interim assessments
- Highly qualified and certified (Middle Childhood 4-9) to teach Middle School Science in Ohio (appropriate to grade level and content area responsibilities)
- 5-year Professional Educator License strongly preferred
- Content knowledge of, and enthusiasm for math and science
- Willingness to travel on occasion for marketing and state testing events (may require overnight travel)
- Dedication to ensuring academic success for all students
- Commitment to pursue a role in teaching
Middle School Science Teacher Job Description
- Administrative Feedback - Informs the administration of any concerns and reaches out for help and suggestions when needed
- Design and implement unit and lesson plans in collaboration with grade or science team
- Develop and implement curriculum and daily lesson plans for 5th and 6th grades
- Administer frequent assessments and addressing findings
- Collaborate with other teachers and the principal
- Plan, organize, direct and evaluate the learning experiences of pupils in the curricular area of technology applications as defined by the district and state
- Model integration of technology hardware, software and digital resources in the classroom daily
- Uses technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process
- Seek and utilize opportunities for further professional growth through in-service education, participation in professional organizations, further study, and supervisory and consultative services provided by the district
- The TA Teacher should be knowledgeable of the TA TEKS for the three different grade level clusters
- Highly qualified and certified to teach High School Science in New Mexico (appropriate to grade level responsibilities)
- Knowledge of Computer Science curriculum, effective instructional techniques, instructional materials, and equipment
- Knowledge of and skill in the use of database, Internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, parents, and staff
- Ability to build and maintain rapport and trust with students
- Strong planning, problem solving and analytical skills
Middle School Science Teacher Job Description
- The TA Teacher will use communication tools in collaboration with others to create a technology rich learning environment
- The TA Teacher will equip students to use cutting-edge technology and computer applications
- The TA Teacher effectively models and applies classroom teaching methodology and curriculum models that promotes active student learning through the integration of technology and addresses the varied learning needs of all students
- The TA Teacher administers appropriate technology related assessments on an ongoing basis and uses the result to design and improve instruction
- The TA Teacher has knowledge of digital learning competencies in Internet research, graphics, animation and video technology
- Analyzes formative data in order to provide targeted instruction based on students’ individual needs
- Presents students with instructional strategies that engage, motivate and support students in their mastery of the standards
- Develops and implements lesson plans that address the learning styles of all students
- Prepares lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in learning styles
- Presents subject matter according to guidelines established by The Texas Education Agency, Board Policies, and Administrative Regulations
- Highly qualified and certified to teach Middle School Science in Arizona (Arizona Elementary Education
- Candidates are required to be currently certified to teach middle school (grades 6-8) in North Carolina with a middle school science endorsement listed on their teaching license
- Strong knowledge of the subject area
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish language required
- Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of valid Washington state teaching certification with endorsement in Elementary Education
- Ability to work in a collective or team approach
Middle School Science Teacher Job Description
- Conducts assessment of each student’s learning and uses results to plan appropriate and targeted instructional activities especially in the core content areas of reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies
- Works cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in the Individual Education Plans (IEP)
- Works with campus and district staff to address the needs of English language learners
- Works as part of a campus problem-solving, solution-finding team that develops appropriate learning experiences and support for all students
- Communicates in a timely and professional way with parents/guardians about individual student’s progress
- Teach from home, online
- Prepares daily lesson plans focusing on Indiana Science standards, course objectives, student performance and student assessments
- Provide academic subject instruction in science, insuring that curriculum map and schedule are followed
- Preparing for and delivering quality instruction (Core Knowledge curriculum)
- Delivering prompt and professional communication with the PCK community
- Candidates are required to be currently certified to teach high school in Minnesota with a Science endorsement listed on their teaching license
- Certification should state 4-8 science OR 7-12 general science
- Current California single-subject Science teaching credential
- B.A/B.S, or higher, required in the specific content area
- Passion for the arts in educations
- A strong track record of success