Berrien Springs Middle School
JOB DESCRIPTION – MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER
Qualifications:
1. Appropriate Michigan certification (preferred DI endorsement)
2. Amount of prior job experience as determined by the Board of Education or ` administration.
3. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.
Reports to: Middle School Principal
Job Goal: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
2. Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students enabling each child the opportunity to reach his/her maximum level of achievement.
3. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students and provides a learning climate for the students.
4. To develop instructional materials and equipment appropriate for individual development and classroom instruction.
5. Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
6. To assume the responsibility for the safety, conduct and health of the students under his/her supervision; to see that the physical upkeep of the classroom and equipment is maintained.
7. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
8. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
9. Strives to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
10. Maintains communications with parents concerning their child’s progress and the school’s programs.
11. Differentiate for the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as needed.
12. Maintains accurate, complete and current records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations and makes those reports as required by the school district.
13. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
14. Makes provision for being available to students and parents for educational related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
15. To prepare adequate plans and materials for a substitute teacher.
16. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
17. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
18. Ability to use technology in the classroom to supplement curriculum.
19. Ability to use assessment data to make instructional decisions in the classroom.
20. And, such other duties as may be assigned by the principal.
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