Science Teacher (Middle School)

Schoolcraft Community Schools•Schoolcraft, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the junior/senior high school principal, the teacher would be working with students at the secondary level to achieve excellence in middle school science with a strong emphasis on disciplinary foundations and skills prior to their high school science courses.

Requirements

Minimum of BS/BA degree in Secondary Education
Possess or be eligible for a valid Michigan teaching certificate with an Integrated Science (DI) or Science (DX) endorsement.
Highly Qualified by NCLB Standards
Able to assess and document student progress
Professional in personal conduct and actions
Strong organizational, classroom management, collaboration and communication skills
Demonstrated competence in the use of technology
Active and continuous learner in the area of secondary education, research-based instructional strategies, and supporting the “whole child” at the secondary-level

Nice To Haves

Experience in working with secondary students, specifically middle school-aged.
Familiarity and/or experience with Professional Learning Communities and leveraging classroom-level data to shape targeted instruction
Experience with piloting new curricular resources and developing coherent, standard-aligned curriculum mapping
Ability to foster a learning environment prioritizing collaboration, critical thinking, and communication
Experience using technology as an instructional tool and for monitoring student progress
Knowledge in the use and application of G Suite and other Internet-based applications
Understanding, experience with, and/or willingness to adhere to Standards Based Grading (SBG) and assessing
Understanding of and experience with Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and positive acknowledgements
Take a leadership role within the staff to demonstrate effective pedagogical and curricular approaches applicable to colleagues across other departments and grade levels.
Special consideration given to holders of multiple certifications outside of the science content endorsement(s)

Responsibilities

Encourages student behavior and growth that aligns with Schoolcraft Community School’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Beliefs.
Effectively integrates and make explicit the Essential Learner Outcomes in lesson and unit planning
Creates and maintains effective environments for student learning
Demonstrated ability in the use, reflection of, and responsiveness to formative and summative assessment data
Create assessments allowing students authentic ways to demonstrate competency in standards
Uses technology to promote learning, creativity, and collaboration
Seeks information about recent research, current best practices, and possesses a willingness to share information with colleagues
Collaborates with staff to plan, integrate, and enhance subject-specific standards in the classroom and across Department
Researches and attends trainings that further one's professional career and student success
Initiates new programs that support the district’s vision for high-quality teaching and learning
Ensures students demonstrate proficiency on explicit standards
Consistently implements agreed-upon programs consistent with essential job functions
Collects and analyzes data to evaluate and improve teaching practice
Creates, establishes, and maintains communication system between classroom and students’ parents/guardians
Builds positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents/guardians, and school community
Other duties as assigned by administration