Science Teacher

Educational Empowerment Group•Parma, OH

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Science Teacher will develop lesson plans that ensure the attainment of state learning and common core standards. They will use computers and other technology to assist students, and adapt and enrich the curriculum using multiple strategies and online tools in imaginative ways to actively engage students in their learning. The role requires being information, media, and technology savvy, seeing the potential in emerging tools and web technologies and manipulating them to serve students’ needs. The teacher will develop classroom experiences that teach students not only facts but how to apply what they learn to solve real-world problems, and guide students to develop broader competencies increasingly important for success in an ever more complex and demanding world of 21st Century Skills. They will provide ample opportunities for all students to develop 21st-century skills in activities outside the classroom such as student organizations, physical activities, and service learning. The position involves creating engaging and empowering learning experiences for all learners, and being fully connected to learning data and tools for using the data to content, resources, and systems to create, manage, and assess engaging and relevant learning experiences, directly to their students in support of learning both inside and outside school. General school and classroom responsibilities include understanding, accepting, and abiding by the Academy’s philosophy and mission statement in all school activities. The role is student-centric, holistic, and teaches about how to learn as much as teaching about the subject area. The teacher will model tolerance, global awareness, reflective practice, and the behaviors expected from students. They will prepare instructional lesson plans as directed, administer all standardized tests as directed, and keep accurate records on each student such as grade books and report cards, lesson plans, attendance records, and behavior/discipline records. Maintaining confidentiality concerning all student information and any professional matters is crucial. The teacher will work with staff to improve student learning and achievement and deploy sound classroom management techniques. Engaging in collaboration with colleagues demonstrating a model of “connected educators” is expected, replacing solo practitioners (sage on the stage) and developing positive working relationships with students, parents, school personnel, and the public. The teacher is required to attend and/or participate in school activities as directed by the Principal such as staff meetings (before or after school hours), open houses, chaperone student activities, provide guidance for students, participate on faculty committees, and study and help resolve school problems. They will follow all corporate and Academy policies and procedures, participate in professional development workshops/programs, maintain status of Highly Qualified Teacher as per federal definition, and perform other duties as deemed appropriate by the Principal and Management Company.

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree
Certification/Licensure in appropriate teaching area
NCLB Highly Qualified
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficient in computer applications
Knowledgeable in use of web resources, online tools, technology tools, etc.
Effective organizational skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks
Satisfactory completion of local, state, and federal criminal history check

Responsibilities

Develop lesson plans that ensure the attainment of state learning and common core standards.
Uses computers and other technology provided to assist students.
Adapts and enriches the curriculum using multiple strategies and online tools in imaginative ways to actively engage students in their learning.
Develop classroom experiences that teaches students not only the facts but how to apply what they learn to solve real world problems.
Guide students to develop the broader competencies increasingly important for success in an ever more complex and demanding world of 21st Century Skills.
Provide ample opportunities to all students to develop 21st century skills in activities outside the classroom such as student organizations, physical activities, and service learning.
Create, manage, and assess engaging and relevant learning experiences.
Understand, accept, and abide by the Academy’s philosophy and mission statement in all his/her school activities.
Model tolerance, global awareness, reflective practice, and model the behaviors we expect from our students.
Prepares instructional lesson plans as directed.
Administers all standardized tests as directed.
Keeps accurate records on each student such as: grade books and report cards, lesson plans, attendance records, and behavior/discipline records.
Maintains confidentiality concerning all student information and any professional matters.
Works with staff to improve student learning and achievement.
Deploys sound classroom management techniques.
Engage in collaboration with colleagues demonstrating a model of “connected educators”.
Develop positive working relationships with students, parents, school personnel and the public.
Attend and/or participate in school activities as directed by the Principal such as: staff meetings (before or after school hours), open houses, chaperone student activities, provide guidance for students, participate on faculty committees, study and help resolve school problems.
Follows all corporate and Academy policies and procedures.
Participates in professional development workshops/programs.
Maintain status of Highly Qualified Teacher as per federal definition.
Performs other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the Principal and Management Company.