Seventh Grade Science Teacher

Benton Harbor Area Schools•Benton Harbor, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to: teaching courses in Science; developing lesson plans; providing opportunities for individualized and small group instruction; and establishing and maintaining student behavior to provide a productive classroom environment.

Requirements

Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement (DX or DI, grades 6-12)
At least two (2) years of successful teaching experience.
Familiarity with virtual/online learning.
Ability to incorporate technology into the classroom.
Strong academic preparation and leadership ability.
Strong communication skills.
Proven ability to meet the challenges of an urban school district

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Education
Five (5) years of successful teaching experience

Responsibilities

Teach skills, knowledge, and scientific attitudes through courses in Science, utilizing a course of study adopted by the Board of Education and by using other approved learning activities.
Develop lesson plans and appropriate instructional materials stressing "discovery" and computer laboratory learning methods.
Provide opportunities for individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
Plan a program involving demonstrations, lectures, discussions, and student experiments; organize laboratory activities for optimum learning.
Establish and maintain standards of student behavior for a productive learning environment during class sessions and field trips.
Evaluate each pupil's knowledge, skills, and scientific attitude growth in the course being taught.
Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
Communicate with parents and with guidance counselors on the individual progress of students.
Administer or monitor group standardized tests per the district-testing program.
Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative rules and regulations of the Board of Education.
Select and requisition books, instructional materials, and supplies and maintain required inventory records.
Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional and support staff in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned workday.
Participate in curriculum development programs as required.
Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
Participate cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which he/she will be evaluated in conformity with district guidelines.
Assist students in the selection and development of individual research projects.
Perform other duties assigned by the Superintendent or designee.