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*If you are interested in applying for this position, please download and complete the attached Mid-Pacific Institute Application Form. This form must be submitted with your application to be considered for the position.*
JOB SUMMARY
Teach High School Science which may include multiple levels of Biology and Chemistry. The Science faculty is responsible for designing an instructional environment that encourages learning and motivates students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to establish and continue a firm foundation to perpetuate the learning experience in post-secondary education and/or career opportunities. Essential to this role is the ability to utilize all resources available to establish a cooperative relationship with parents, colleagues, administrators, and community members to support each student's opportunity to learn and grow in educational and life experiences. This position includes active participation in the school's operation to support our unwavering commitment to the principles of deeper learning. This position reports to the High School Assistant Principal.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
SCHOOL SAFETY
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum requirement: Bachelor's degree in Science from an accredited university or college and at least two years of teaching experience in High School Biology. At least two years of teaching experience in High School Science and with a diverse student population is strongly preferred. Previous experience with project-based instruction and/or International Baccalaureate preferred, but not required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Our campus consists of multiple buildings on 44 hilly acres that requires frequent walking including uphill and stairs. The individual is required to talk and hear, often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard. The employee may be required to stand, walk, lift and carry approximately 10-15 pounds, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required include close vision.
MENTAL DEMANDS
On a daily basis employee must frequently problem solve, make decisions, supervise students/classroom management, interpret data, grade, organize, write, plan, and clearly communicate.
EQUIPMENT USE
Telephone - occasionally, Copier - occasionally, Computer - frequently
WORKING CONDITIONS
Indoor - frequently, Outdoor - occasionally, Loud Noise - occasionally, Cold Temperatures - occasionally, Hot Temperatures - occasionally
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Mid-Pacific Institute provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
*If you are interested in applying for this position, please download and complete the attached Mid-Pacific Institute Application Form. This form must be submitted with your application to be considered for the position.*
JOB SUMMARY
Teach High School Science which may include multiple levels of Biology and Chemistry. The Science faculty is responsible for designing an instructional environment that encourages learning and motivates students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to establish and continue a firm foundation to perpetuate the learning experience in post-secondary education and/or career opportunities. Essential to this role is the ability to utilize all resources available to establish a cooperative relationship with parents, colleagues, administrators, and community members to support each student's opportunity to learn and grow in educational and life experiences. This position includes active participation in the school's operation to support our unwavering commitment to the principles of deeper learning. This position reports to the High School Assistant Principal.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Teach competencies and skills with pedagogical practices that align with the mission and vision of the school.
- Prepare curriculum and lesson plans following Next Generation Science Standards and/or standards set by the International Baccalaureate. Incorporate differentiation and varied strategies to meet the needs of a range of learners.
- Collaborate with other members of the department in developing and updating the Science curriculum and assessment practices.
- Prepare and administer formative and summative assessments of students' deeper learning according to the Mid-Pacific Assessment Guidelines
- Record and post student grades electronically in a timely manner.
- Maintain effective classroom management, liaising with deans and parents as necessary.
- Participate in faculty and departmental meetings and attend professional development workshops and educational conferences.
- Maintain effective communication with parents and guardians as needed.
- Carry out all homeroom / advisory responsibilities.
- Determine budget needs and purchase equipment and materials for courses taught.
- Participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace.
- Comply with the instructions given for their own safety and health and that of others, in adhering to safe work procedures.
- Take reasonable care to ensure their own safety and health and that of others.
- Not place others at risk by any act or omission, not willfully or recklessly interfere with safety equipment.
- Act as a role model by demonstrating safe work behaviors.
- Identify, assess if necessary, and control hazards within the area of responsibility.
- Ensure that equipment/supplies are properly maintained.
- Maintain relevant knowledge of safety laws.
SCHOOL SAFETY
- Participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace.
- Comply with the instructions given for their own safety and health and that of others, in adhering to safe work procedures.
- Take reasonable care to ensure their own safety and health and that of others.
- Report any injury, hazard or illness immediately, to their Supervisor and Human Resources.
- Not place others at risk by any act or omission, not willfully or recklessly interfere with safety equipment.
- Act as a role model by demonstrating safe work behaviors.
- Identify, assess if necessary, and control hazards within area of responsibility.
- Ensure that equipment/supplies are properly maintained.
- Maintain relevant knowledge of safety laws.
- Mandatory reporting of sexual abuse to law enforcement or child protective services, and Human Resources. Sexual abuse includes child molestation, any actual or alleged illegal or otherwise wrongful sexual conduct with a minor, and serial sexual misconduct, any actual or alleged illegal or otherwise wrongful sexual conduct with more than one victim; and committed by or alleged to have been committed by any perpetrator who is not a student of an included entity.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum requirement: Bachelor's degree in Science from an accredited university or college and at least two years of teaching experience in High School Biology. At least two years of teaching experience in High School Science and with a diverse student population is strongly preferred. Previous experience with project-based instruction and/or International Baccalaureate preferred, but not required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Our campus consists of multiple buildings on 44 hilly acres that requires frequent walking including uphill and stairs. The individual is required to talk and hear, often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard. The employee may be required to stand, walk, lift and carry approximately 10-15 pounds, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required include close vision.
MENTAL DEMANDS
On a daily basis employee must frequently problem solve, make decisions, supervise students/classroom management, interpret data, grade, organize, write, plan, and clearly communicate.
EQUIPMENT USE
Telephone - occasionally, Copier - occasionally, Computer - frequently
WORKING CONDITIONS
Indoor - frequently, Outdoor - occasionally, Loud Noise - occasionally, Cold Temperatures - occasionally, Hot Temperatures - occasionally
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Mid-Pacific Institute provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
