Teacher - Secondary - Earth Science

Chesterfield County Public Schools•West Ridge, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Plans, delivers, and evaluates instruction based on standards and objectives established by CCPS. Helps students develop knowledge and skills that contribute to becoming mature, capable, and responsible citizens. Plans and delivers science curriculum, teaches and assesses writing, monitors student learning, and adapts instruction to meet individual and group needs. Uses the district curriculum to plan daily instructional activities, maintains classroom order under division student behavior guidelines, and supervises students outside classroom instruction, including before and after school, student activities, and fire drills. Collaborates with faculty, communicates regularly with parents, complies with applicable laws and school policies, and works to improve professional competence. Additional duties may be assigned as needed or established by School Board Policy. The position is performed in a public school with a moderate noise level. It involves regular use of hands and arms and talking and hearing, and occasional standing, walking, sitting, climbing or balancing, and stooping or kneeling. Required vision abilities include close and distance vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. Applicants must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an Earth Science endorsement. Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete FBI and State Police criminal history investigations, a Child Protective Services investigation, and tuberculosis screening or testing. Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a variety of benefits; offerings may vary by full-time or part-time status. The employer provides equal employment opportunities and reserves the right to modify duties and requirements as necessary.

Requirements

Hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an Earth Science endorsement.
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.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
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 the district curriculum to plan daily instructional activities.
Maintain classroom order in accordance with division guidelines for student behavior management.
Supervise students during non-classroom time, including before school, after school, student activities, and fire drills.
Collaborate with other faculty to plan and deliver instruction.
Communicate regularly with parents.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state statutes and local policies, regulations, and guidelines related to public schools.
Demonstrate commitment to improving professional competence.
Perform other duties established by School Board Policy or assigned as needed.