Science Teacher

Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools • Prior Lake, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Prior Lake High School is seeking a Science Teacher for a .5 FTE position. This role is for a High School Teacher/Teacher and is a part of the Prior Lake-Savage Education Association (PLSEA) collective bargaining agreement. The teacher will be responsible for planning and delivering instruction, creating a positive classroom environment, and engaging in professional responsibilities to support student learning and development.

Requirements

• Minnesota teaching licensure.
• Commitment to teaching as a profession.
• Positive, collaborative, innovative attitude, with passion for education.

Responsibilities

• Planning and Preparation: Understands learning theory, subject matter, curriculum development, and student development; plans instruction to meet curriculum goals and make connections with other disciplines.
• Plans for student learning by demonstrating thorough knowledge of students' backgrounds, skills, special needs, talents, and interests.
• Establishes goals that reflect high-level learning, adapts goals to meet individual student needs, and uses a variety of assessments to measure goal achievement.
• Utilizes available teaching resources and knows how to access school and district resources for students.
• Uses elements of instructional design to support instructional goals and engage students in meaningful learning.
• Creates lessons or units with a clearly defined structure.
• Understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage student development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.
• Aligns student assessment with instructional goals, communicates assessment criteria and standards to students, and uses formal and informal assessments to plan for groups of students or individuals.
• Classroom Environment: Creates a classroom environment that encourages positive social interactions among students and between the teacher and students.
• Creates a classroom conducive to learning, sets high expectations for student achievement, makes learning relevant, and fosters student pride in work.
• Establishes routines and procedures and effectively utilizes classroom space to enhance learning.
• Establishes clear standards for student behavior and responds appropriately and respectfully when expectations are not met.
• Instruction: Uses knowledge of effective communication techniques to foster active inquiry, high-level questioning, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.
• Uses multiple teaching and learning strategies to engage students in active learning opportunities that promote the development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance capabilities.
• Monitors and adjusts strategies to provide timely, consistent, and high-quality feedback to students related to their learning.
• Demonstrates responsiveness to students' interests and questions, and makes adjustments to instruction as needed.
• Uses educational technology to broaden student knowledge, deliver instruction at different levels and paces, and stimulate advanced levels of learning.
• Professional Responsibilities: Engages continuously in reflective practice of classroom instruction, focused on alternative strategies for improvement.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, school board policy, district procedures, and administrative directives.
• Utilizes personal communication, technology, and other means to share student progress and engage families in the instructional process.
• Actively participates in district and school meetings, projects, and committees with the intent of providing constructive input.
• Seeks professional growth by participating in professional development activities, collaborating with colleagues, and contributing to the teaching profession.
• Dresses and presents self in a professional manner to students, parents, and the community.
• Makes genuine and persistent efforts towards helping all students achieve success.
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned by the principal or designee consistent with the terms of the teachers' collective bargaining agreement.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: A rich health plan that provides extensive coverage for you and your family, ensuring peace of mind.
• Dental Insurance: Full coverage options for routine and preventive care, keeping your smile bright and healthy.
• Life Insurance: Protect yourself and your loved ones with a robust life insurance plan.
• Employee Assistance Program, free to employees and their family members.
• Optional medical and dependent care flexible spending account.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed