RCMS - Certified Science Teacher

Rockcastle County School District•Mount Vernon, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Science Teacher will help students learn subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible individuals. This role involves planning and implementing a curriculum that meets individual student needs, guiding the learning process, and fostering a positive classroom environment. The teacher will also be responsible for evaluating student progress, maintaining records, and collaborating with staff and parents.

Requirements

Certification as set by the Kentucky Department of Education for the specific teaching position

Responsibilities

Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students, and shows written evidence of preparation.
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, established clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and communicates these objectives to students.
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
Seeks to develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the district.
Evaluates student progress on a regular basis and provides progress reports.
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct.
Develops, with student input, reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.
Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for student teachers, Special Education student teachers, and teacher aide(s), when applicable, and in cooperation with department heads evaluates their job performance.
Encourages the participation of volunteers and assists in planning and supervising their assignments.
Provides for own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.
Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents, staff, and community.