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Qualifications
•A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is a must
•New York State Certification for relevant grades is required
•A minimum of 3 years of demonstrated success as a full-time Science Teacher
•Evidence of excellence in teaching through continuous learning and data analysis
•Be a team player - a desire to work in a team-oriented environment and collaborate effectively with colleagues
Responsibilities
•The Science Teacher is responsible for establishing and maintaining a classroom where whole group and small group instruction, discussion, projects, and cooperative work engage students, keep classes focused, and infuse a lasting desire to learn in all
•Coordinating knowledge of students, instructional content, and curricular resources to design differentiated units and lesson plans aligned to the NYS Science Learning Standards
•Differentiates instruction for students as an integral aspect of planning and teaching and understands Workshop Model in the design of instruction
•Commitment to progressive science pedagogy, e.g. using inquiry, experiments, and discussions to help students think like scientists and develop conceptual understanding
•Evaluate academic achievement and progress towards learning objectives through detailed data analysis of student performance on a wide variety of metrics; Utilize student data collected to drive instruction and intervention
•Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards
•Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards
•Engaging in coaching cycles and implementing research-based strategies that maximize their own performance and that of their students
•Reflecting on their own progress as educators and seeking out professional resources to continuously improve their practice
•Managing student behavior and classroom routines to maximize learning time and create a positive classroom environment
•Attending IEP meetings and ensuring appropriate accommodations are given to students during assessments
•Actively participating in professional development workshops as laid out in the school and professional development calendars
•Celebrating student achievement and progress in class and during school-wide IB PYP assemblies
•Foster meaningful relationships with students and parents that drive students to invest in their learning and make academic gains
•Lead a student advisory group with a focus on academic and social-emotional learning
•Model, promote and embody the International Baccalaureate learner profile to create a cohesive school culture of academic and personal success
•Supporting the school as directed by the Principal and Assistant Principal
Compensation Rate: Pays up to $55/hour
