Teacher - Secondary - Chemistry

Chesterfield County Public Schools•West Ridge, IL

About The Position

Plans, delivers, and evaluates instruction based on standards and objectives established by CCPS. Helps students acquire knowledge and skills that contribute to their development as mature, capable, and responsible citizens. The position plans and delivers science curriculum, teaches and assesses writing, evaluates student learning, and adjusts instruction to meet individual and group needs. The teacher uses district curriculum to plan daily instructional activities, maintains classroom order in accordance with division guidelines, supervises students during non-classroom periods and activities, collaborates with faculty, and communicates regularly with parents. The role also requires compliance with applicable laws and local policies, ongoing professional development, and performance of other duties as assigned. Work is performed in a public school with a moderate noise level. The role involves regular contact with teachers, regular classroom and instructional assistants, and recurring contact with building administrators and parents. Equipment used includes a computer, LCD, and copy machine. Physical demands include regularly using hands and arms and talking and hearing; occasionally standing, walking, sitting, climbing or balancing, and stooping or kneeling. Close and distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus are required. Applicants must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in Chemistry. Employment applicants must successfully complete FBI and State Police criminal history investigations, a Child Protective Services investigation, and tuberculosis screening or testing.

Requirements

Hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in Chemistry.
Knowledge of instructional concepts, principles, and methodologies.
General knowledge of the academic curriculum for assigned classes.
Ability to develop instructional goals, design and deliver instruction, and assess student learning.
Ability to communicate effectively with others orally and in writing.
Ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, and planning.
Successfully complete FBI and State Police criminal history investigations, a Child Protective Services investigation, and tuberculosis screening or testing.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver appropriate science curriculum content to students.
Plan, teach, and assess writing.
Assess student learning on an ongoing basis and adjust instruction to meet group and individual needs.
Use district curriculum to plan daily instructional activities.
Maintain classroom order in accordance with division student behavior management guidelines.
Supervise students during non-classroom time, including before and after school, student activities, and fire drills.
Collaborate with other faculty in planning and delivering instruction.
Communicate regularly with parents.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state statutes and local public-school policies, regulations, and guidelines.
Demonstrate commitment to improving professional competence.
Perform other duties established by School Board Policy or assigned as needed.