Science Teacher, High School-RKAA/Thomas Ford at Reading School District in Reading, PA

Job description

Position Title: Science Teacher Classification: REA Reports To: Building Principal Position Goal: To develop in each student an awareness of the role of science in economic and social progress; to motivate each student to acquire knowledge of scientific facts and principles, and skills in scientific methods of problem solving; to discover and develop special talents of students in scientific fields. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Other duties may be assigned. The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following fundamental duties: Teaches skills, knowledge, and scientific attitudes through courses in general science, earth sciences, biology, chemistry, physics, physiology, or science problems to secondary students, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities. Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district. Plans a science program involving demonstrations, lectures, discussions, and student experiments; organizes laboratory activities for optimal learning. Demonstrates scientific concepts by use of scientific apparatus, experiments, and standard or teacher-prepared charts, sketches, and other instructional aids. Provides individual or small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students and to accommodate circumstances where a variety of projects and experiments are being worked on simultaneously. Instructs in proper use, care, and safe handling of chemicals, science equipment, and plant and animal life. Provides for safe storage and proper use of materials, equipment and tools. Makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to equipment as required. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior for a productive learning environment during class sessions, laboratory sessions, and field trips. Evaluates each student's growth and knowledge, skills, and scientific attitudes in course being taught. Selects and requests books, instructional aids, science equipment, chemicals, and supplies and maintains inventory records as required. Maintains professional competence through in service education activities provided by the District and self-selected professional growth activities. Identifies students' needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems. Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs. Assists students in selection and development of individual research projects. Cooperates with school administration in providing science displays and programs for the school and community, and in sponsoring science activities. Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress. Supervises student in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work day. Participates in faculty committees and sponsorship of student activities. Participates cooperatively with the principal or his designee to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines. Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee. This job description does not constitute an exhaustive list of responsibilities and management may revise it at any time. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT: Ability to travel to more than one work location in the course of the as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIE S: None QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelors or Masters Degree CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Pennsylvania Instructional Teaching Certificate LANGUAGE