Middle School Science teacher

Priority Charter Schools•Temple, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Middle School Science Teacher plans, organizes, and presents instruction and activities that support students’ educational, social, and physical development. The role calls for sound judgment, patience, sensitivity, flexibility, creativity, and adaptive thinking to align instructional objectives and strategies with students’ abilities and varied learning styles and backgrounds. The teacher provides instruction to classes, groups, or individual students; plans lessons and assessments; facilitates learning and manages classroom behavior; evaluates and documents student progress; and communicates with parents and school staff. The position also includes preparing instructional materials and lab supplies, monitoring students inside and outside the classroom, participating in administrative and departmental activities, maintaining professional development, and carrying out other duties assigned by the supervisor. The teacher is expected to maintain confidentiality and act professionally, ethically, and responsibly, as well as communicate the district’s mission and goals to the community. Services are generally provided in a standard classroom. The work involves movement around the classroom and light lifting of classroom materials, approximately 20–40 pounds. Field trips may occur, and the role may require work beyond the regular school day. Rare exposure to blood or body fluids is possible. Regular attendance is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Valid Texas Teaching Certificate or enrollment in a TEA-approved alternative certification program.
Knowledge of current education and instructional theories, methodologies, techniques, and principles.
Knowledge of the subject matter and of state, local, and federal laws and regulations affecting students and their education.
Understanding of child and adolescent development.
Ability to manage student behavior.
Ability to communicate effectively using a variety of media, work as part of a team, organize and maintain records, manage time and resources, and evaluate performance and provide constructive feedback.
Ability to work with students from varied socioeconomic backgrounds and learning styles.
Regular attendance.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction to classes, groups, or individual students using methods such as presentations, demonstrations, discussions, answering questions, laboratory directions, and games.
Plan lessons, learning objectives, activities, tests, exams, and laboratory setups.
Facilitate classroom learning, maintain discipline, encourage participation, and consult with parents, school staff, and other care providers about students’ social or developmental needs.
Evaluate student performance.
Maintain records of student progress, including grades and absences, and provide progress reports.
Perform duties related to the teacher’s area of expertise as required.
Communicate with parents about student performance through conferences, reports, letters, and meetings.
Maintain professional development through classes, conferences, seminars, workshops, and professional journals; provide technical guidance to less experienced teachers.
Perform administrative duties such as attending meetings, ordering supplies, preparing materials, taking attendance, obtaining permission slips, and coordinating department activities.
Prepare lesson materials, supplies, and equipment, including laboratory materials and audiovisual equipment.
Monitor student behavior in classrooms and other settings, including hallways, assemblies, extracurricular events, and drills.
Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior.
Articulate the district’s mission and goals to the community and solicit support for the school’s mission.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.