Middle School Science Teacher - Billy Mills Middle School
Educate Kansas - Lawrence, KS
posted 16 days ago
About the position
The Middle School Science Teacher at Billy Mills Middle School is responsible for providing an effective program of instruction tailored to the needs and capabilities of individual students or student groups. The position requires building instruction upon previously learned materials and utilizing a variety of teaching materials and techniques appropriate for the content area and all students. The teacher will assess student needs and progress regularly, adapt teaching methods as necessary, and maintain a conducive learning environment. The role also involves collaboration with staff in planning curriculum and instructional goals, attending staff meetings, and maintaining communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
Responsibilities
- Builds instruction upon previously learned materials.
- Uses a variety of teaching materials and techniques as appropriate for the content area.
- Provides for regular assessment of student/adult needs and progress.
- Provides for appropriate re-teaching, adaptation, and/or extensions if needed.
- Prepares for assigned classes and can show evidence of such preparation.
- Demonstrates effective skills in reading, writing, math, and speaking as necessary for assignment.
- Implements the district's written curriculum and the state and district assessment program.
- Works with other members of the staff in planning building or district curriculum, instructional goals, objectives, methods, and assessments.
- Attends and participates in assigned staff/team meetings.
- Establishes and maintains communications with students, parents, colleagues and others as related to assignment.
- Maintains professional and ethical standards.
- Upholds and enforces school rules, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Requirements
- Kansas Teaching Certificate/License.
- "Highly qualified" status according to KSDE and federal regulations.
- SPED and/or ESL endorsement preferred.
Nice-to-haves
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Benefits
- Salary Range: $43,983.00 - $79,033.00 per year.
