Science Teacher

LIONSGATE ACADEMY•Shoreview, MN

About The Position

Lionsgate Academy specializes in educating students living with Autism and other learning differences and offers more than a typical school. POSITION PURPOSE: The General Education Science Teacher is responsible for providing support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students’ parents or guardians regarding the instructional program and student progress.

Requirements

Possession of a valid Minnesota Teaching License or in a Science subject area for grades 5-8 and/or 9-12
Willingness/ability to gain licensure in various Science subject areas (Chemistry, Life Science, Physical Science, Physics, etc.) or grade levels as required on an annual basis
Ability to operate a computer and the software necessary to complete required job tasks
Experience in differentiation, using creative teaching techniques from project–based to direct-instruction in developing personalized learning plans for each student
Entrepreneurial, innovative and flexible traits that will thrive in a new learning environment
Experienced in the instruction of students with varied learning styles and levels of mastery
Demonstrated ability to work well with families
Ability to work effectively as a team member
Willingness to be held accountable for student results
Ability to evaluate tests and measurements of achievement

Nice To Haves

Classroom teaching and teaming experience with special education and regular education service teams.
Experience and/or expertise with students on the Autism spectrum

Responsibilities

Develop lesson plans for grades 7 through grades 12 (MS or HS) that ensure the attainment of state/district and/or national learning standards and the additional learning standards set forth in the charter, support individual learning plans, and multiple learning styles
Attend Individual Education Plan Team meetings with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and professionals to develop, design, and promote students’ educational, physical, and social development
Work with other staff members in implementing accommodations and modifications
Engage in effective and appropriate classroom management by providing an inviting, exciting, innovative, and challenging learning environment
Involve families in the education process
Maintain positive, professional relationships and use appropriate verbal, nonverbal and written communication with all individuals
Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on students as required by law, policies, and administrative regulations
Participates In professional growth activities including conferences, workshops, coursework, trainings, committees, etc.
Regular, prompt attendance