Long Term Substitute Science Teacher
Westerly Public Schools•Westerly, RI
9h
About The Position
The Science Teacher is intended to provide a foundation in Science studies with a focus on the fundamentals of the District's core curriculum for grades 5 through 8. By providing engaging, hands-on curriculum, and encouraging the development of problem-solving skills, critical thinking and creative/innovative reasoning.
Requirements
- Knowledge of elementary curriculum, including differentiated instruction.
- Must meet the current RI Department of Education requirements and or certifications.
- Bachelor degree required.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of curriculum design, lesson planning, and pedagogy, experience preferred.
- Experience in innovative, problem based instruction preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides instruction on pre-approved curriculum in the content area.
- Integrates soft-skill instruction into competency-based content area activities.
- Plans and implements problem based learning units.
- Promotes the use of multiple methods in solving problems, identifying more efficient strategies.
- Encourages collaborative teamwork in the classroom, teaching students to communicate effectively and thoughtfully, justify their reasoning and to consider multiple perspectives when solving problems.
- Relates lesson content to prior and future learning.
- Adheres to the requirements and standards of the Rhode Island Department of Education Educator Evaluation process.
- Collaborates with other core content teachers on common course planning, integration and alignment.
- Attends all relevant professional development opportunities.
- Committed to establishing and maintaining frequent communication with parents/guardians.
- Possesses knowledge and skills in differentiating learning processes, content, and assessments.
- Ability to adapt to the various ages within a Middle School setting.
- Proficient in technological applications and presentation.
- Establish appropriate classroom rules and procedures that are clearly understood by all students.
- Effectively and consistently enforces rules and requires adherence to procedures by students.
- Redirects students naturally and immediately without disrupting others.
- Organizes materials and equipment, etc., to be ready for immediate use.
- Begins and ends class period with focus on learning.
- Establishes a positive learning environment.
- Performs related work as assigned.
