Job Description
Valparaiso Community School Corporation
Valparaiso High School
Title: HS Science Teacher
Qualifications:
■ Appropriate Indiana licensure in Secondary Science in the area of Biology required
■ PLTW certification in Biomedical Sciences preferred
■ Additional science area licensures preferred
■ Experience, knowledge, and/or certification in honors programs such as AP, IB, or dual credit preferred
■ Interest in sponsoring/coaching extra-curricular activities preferred
■ Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
Job Goal:
■ To carry out the aims and objectives of the Science Department program from introductory to advanced
■ To instruct students in individual, small group, and large group settings for the success of all students
■ To continue the expectation of excellence in the Science Department, promoting growth of the programming offered to students, and fostering the development of the whole child
Expectations:
■ Maintain high standards as a role model, both in and out of the classroom, while advocating the skills, mission and objectives of the school and district
■ Utilize research-based instructional strategies for both face-to-face and digital learning opportunities for students
■ Promote good citizenship, be understanding and fair, and display a character of integrity
■ Effectively communicate with students, parents, teachers, media, administrators and other groups within the community
■ Work in collaboration with other teachers, across all disciplines, to enhance the learning experience for all students
■ Demonstrate necessary organizational and leadership skills
■ Other duties assigned by principal
Reports To:
■ Building Principal