Teacher - Secondary Science - Biology

Position Type:
High School/Science
Date Posted:
11/30/2023
Location:
Mount Pleasant High School
Date Available:
To be determined
Closing Date:
Until Filled
District:
Brandywine School District
Position Title:
Teacher - Secondary Science - Biology
School/Department:
Curriculum and Instruction
Supervisory Position:
No
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Terms of Employment:
10 Months/Year
Benefits Type:
Benefited - Regular Full-Time
Reports To:
Principal
Salary:
Commensurate with the Brandywine School District's Teacher Salary Schedule
(Based on verified full-time experience)
To Apply:
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Job Goal: Under the supervision of the school administrator, teachers are responsible for delivering effective, high-quality, rigorous instruction aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards in Biology to produce positive measurable results and student understanding.
Job Qualifications:

1. Must have a Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Education.
2. Must have or be eligible for licensure and certification in Delaware for Biology.
3. Experience in various areas in the position identified above to successfully teach exceptional standards-based instruction in areas to ensure academic growth for all students, including those with special needs.
4. Experience in automated student information systems for progress and grade reporting and class work documentation and ability to integrate technology into instructional delivery.
5. Exceptional classroom management, organization, planning, instructional delivery, leadership and technical skills and the ability to utilize differentiated instructional methods to engage students in positive learning experiences.
6. Outstanding ability to motivate and build relationships with students and parents to promote student achievement and strengthen community partnerships.
7. Commendable history of effective leadership, extra-curricular participation, an acceptable attendance record and exemplary performance.

Essential Functions:

1. Develop daily and unit lesson plans aligned to the next Generation Sciences Standards and a scope and sequence that are thoughtful, goal-oriented and aligned with the Brandywine School Districts Biology curriculum and integrate technology; maintain pace of learning and provide opportunities for student differences; and check for student understanding and convey appropriately high expectations for students.
2. Carefully plan for substitute teachers when unable to attend school and relate lessons to the state content standards in the core content areas as well as in specific content area.
3. Create and maintain a classroom environment to encourage all students to be engaged and work toward meeting the standards; maintain accurate, thorough records of student achievement and behavioral performance; and complete progress and grade reports promptly and as scheduled using automated systems.
4. Promote a high rate of student interest and provide prompt and specific feedback in a constructive manner and opportunities for active participation; demonstrate fairness and consistency in dealing with students; and speak and write clearly, correctly and at an appropriate level for student understanding.
5. Comply with policies, regulations and procedures of school district and building; communicate effectively with parents and work collaboratively with staff.
6. Display high level professional conduct and image at all times; establish and maintain an acceptable attendance record; and participate in extra-curricular activities and/or leadership roles outside the classroom.
7. Continue to grow as a professional educator with classes/workshops for professional development in specific areas of interest and/or need and coaching and feedback from administrators and peers.
8. Perform other duties and/or complete special projects as assigned.

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, use hands to the finger(s), handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, use fingers to type and/or write; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close, distance, and color vision, peripheral and depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds. If lifting in excess of this weight is necessary, the assistance of a second person is required. The physical demands of this position will also include the ability of the individual to perform all of the essential functions and related responsibilities of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Work Environment: This position normally performs the majority of work in a school building or work office environment.
Brandywine School District Employee Responsibilities: All employees of the Brandywine School District are expected as a requirement of their specific job function to:

1. Represent one's self and the District in a positive and professional manner consistent with a personal commitment to fulfilling the District's mission statement and core values while displaying service and involvement, creativity and innovation, dignity and respect, personal and professional integrity, and a duty to safeguard sensitive or confidential information from intentional or unintentional disclosure.
2. Interact and work cooperatively with students, parents, staff and the district community in a timely and courteous manner.
3. Maintain current working knowledge of policies and regulations necessary to answer work-related and general information questions.
4. Achieve and maintain professional standards required and/or desirable for professional accreditation in the chosen profession.
5. Participate in school/departmental activities, meetings, and/or committees to advance District initiatives and to foster personal input and professional teamwork and to assist the District in achieving the goals of the strategic plan.
6. Abide by all Federal and State laws, Board policies and District regulations.
7. Perform other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor(s).

Note: The District has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.