1.0 Probationary Earth Science Teacher -Casey MS

Williamsville Central School District•East Amherst, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a probationary Earth Science Teacher position at Casey Middle School. The role requires a candidate with a valid NYS Certification in Earth Science 7-12 and a strong commitment to student-centered, flexible, and cooperative teaching practices. The teacher will be responsible for motivating students, developing their problem-solving skills, and incorporating differentiated instruction. Collaboration with special education teachers, effective communication, and strong classroom management are essential. The position also requires knowledge of Next Generation Science Standards and the ability to plan for Regents-level courses, along with proficiency in using technology in the classroom and modifying curriculum for diverse learners.

Requirements

Valid NYS Certification in Earth Science 7-12
Demonstrated ability to motivate and instruct students in developing problem-solving skills
Demonstrated evidence of a desire to create a classroom that is flexible and student-centered
Demonstrated evidence of a willingness to work as a member of a cooperative team
Demonstrated evidence of a willingness to work cooperatively with special education teachers
Demonstrated evidence of incorporating differentiated instruction in planning a lesson/unit of instruction
Demonstrated evidence of effective communication skills, both written and oral
Demonstrated evidence of effective interpersonal skills with students, faculty, support staff, and parents
Demonstrated evidence of knowledge of Next Generation Science Standards/Performance Indicators and ability to plan lessons for Regents-level courses
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional, effective classroom management skills
Demonstrated evidence of knowledge of technology and its application in the classroom
Demonstrated evidence of a proven ability to effectively organize
Demonstrated evidence of proficiency in modifying curriculum to meet the needs of special education students and advanced learners
Demonstrated evidence of an ability to reflect and contemplate on one’s teaching, allowing for growth and excellence

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated evidence of a willingness to contribute within and outside the department if called upon (i.e. advisor, chaperone, club, etc.)

Responsibilities

Motivate and instruct students in developing problem-solving skills.
Create a classroom that is flexible and student-centered.
Work as a member of a cooperative team.
Work cooperatively with special education teachers.
Incorporate differentiated instruction in planning lessons/units.
Effectively communicate, both written and oral.
Effectively interact with students, faculty, support staff, and parents.
Plan lessons for Regents-level courses, incorporating knowledge of Next Generation Science Standards/Performance Indicators.
Implement exceptional, effective classroom management skills.
Apply technology in the classroom.
Effectively organize.
Modify curriculum to meet the needs of special education students and advanced learners.
Reflect and contemplate on one's teaching, allowing for growth and excellence.