Job Abstract

POSITION: Middle School Science Teacher

Qualifications Required:

• Holds or is eligible for the Connecticut State Certification 034 General Science, 030 Biology

• Possesses a degree from an accredited college or university

• Possesses extensive knowledge of needs, behavior and growth patterns of children ages 10-13

• Possesses a strong background in basic physical science, life science and earth science

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate

Reports to:

Middle School Principal

Job Goal:

• To instruct students in various science disciplines, fostering a curiosity for scientific inquiry, and develop critical thinking skills

• To motivate each student to acquire knowledge of scientific facts and principles, and skills in scientific methods of problem solving

• To discover and develop special talents of students in scientific fields

Performance Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging and comprehensive science lessons aligned with state standards and curriculum guidelines.

• Utilize various teaching methods, resources, and technologies to make science concepts accessible and interesting to students.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive science curriculum that aligns with state standards and school guidelines

• Provide engaging and hands-on instruction in various science disciplines, fostering a curiosity and interest in scientific concepts

• Stimulates the desire for learning in each student, encouraging individuality and creativity

• Expands the student’s ability to think, to find and analyze information, and to make decisions

• Promotes each student’s mastery of the basic skills

• Encourages development of each student’s full potential, the ability to explore knowledge, acquire skills, and express a thorough understanding of selected subjects

• Offers materials that introduce students to new and emerging fields

• Implements a program of study according to system-established scope and sequence guidelines

• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning, supportive of school policies, and appropriate to the maturity and interest of middle school students

• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals

• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required

• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation

• Maintains professional competence through a variety of activities including inservice education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities

• Plan and organize science-related field trips or guest speaker presentations to enrich student learning experiences

• Ensures safety protocols are followed during lab sessions

• Serves on staff committees

• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities of a certified professional as the principal may assign from time to time

Terms of Employment:

As established by the Contract between the Weston Board of Education and the Weston Teachers Association.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Weston Plan for the improvement of instruction and evaluation of teachers and applicable State Statutes.