Science Teacher

Stanly County Schools•Albemarle, NC

About The Position

The Science Teacher provides teaching services and learning programs to help students develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed for future learning. The teacher uses a variety of teaching and learning methods appropriate to students’ abilities and the targeted audience. The position is full-time for a 10-month term, performs related duties as assigned, and works under the limited supervision of the Principal. Pay is based on the state salary scale plus a local supplement. The teacher develops lesson plans and instructional materials, manages the classroom, differentiates instruction, assesses student progress, and communicates with students, families, staff, and the community. The role also includes protecting students and school property, following district and school policies and safety rules, maintaining professional conduct and confidentiality, supervising students during the school day, and participating in professional learning and school meetings. The teacher is expected to demonstrate leadership, foster a respectful and inclusive environment, know and teach the subject content in alignment with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study, facilitate learning through appropriate instruction and assessment, and reflect on practice through ongoing professional development. The role requires a North Carolina teaching license in the appropriate subject area or qualifications to obtain one. Work regularly involves standing and walking around the classroom and school; communicating through speech, vision, and hearing; and using hands for grasping and fine manipulation. It often involves bending, squatting, and reaching; lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling light weights; and rarely lifting more than 30 pounds. Work occasionally involves biohazards or potential job-related injury in settings such as a laboratory or shop, and driving automotive equipment.

Requirements

North Carolina teaching license in the appropriate subject area, or qualifications to obtain a North Carolina teaching license.
Ability to communicate effectively through speech, vision, and hearing, including by telephone and before groups.
Ability to read and prepare professional correspondence, reports, forms, evaluations, and other documents using correct language and prescribed formats.
Ability to apply logical or scientific thinking, collect and interpret data, draw conclusions, and follow technical instructions.
Ability to use mathematical formulas and perform calculations involving arithmetic, decimals, percentages, and descriptive statistics.
Ability to use office equipment and hand tools with hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, colleagues, specialists, and other school personnel.
Ability to adapt to stressful conditions and emergency situations.
Ability to perform the stated physical activities, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, and handling light weights; rarely lift more than 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

Develop lesson plans and instructional materials using effective teaching strategies.
Maintain effective classroom management and recognize and address learning and behavior issues.
Select developmentally appropriate materials and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
Regularly evaluate student accomplishments using multiple assessment methods and provide progress and interim reports.
Communicate with parents in a timely manner and maintain positive, constructive communication with students, staff, parents, and the community.
Take reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Uphold and enforce board policy, district goals, administrative procedures, school rules, and safety policies.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance and use conference and planning time appropriately.
Keep current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory; attend required workshops, seminars, conferences, staff and department meetings, curriculum development activities, committee meetings, and staff-development sessions.
Protect the confidentiality of student, parent, and teacher records and information in accordance with professional ethics and applicable laws.
Share responsibility for supervising students during the school day.
Perform non-instructional duties as assigned.
Lead student learning and collaborate with school personnel to build a professional learning community.
Promote positive change in policies and practices affecting student learning and uphold professional ethical standards.
Create an inviting, respectful, supportive, inclusive, and flexible environment for a diverse student population.
Collaborate with specialists to adapt teaching for students with special needs and work with families and significant adults to support students.
Align instruction with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study and connect subject content with other disciplines and 21st-century life skills.
Plan instruction collaboratively using varied data sources and use instructional methods and technology suited to student needs.
Support critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and student leadership; communicate effectively with students and assess learning using multiple indicators.
Analyze student learning, participate in relevant professional development, and adapt effectively to change.