Science Teacher - High School

Job Summary: This position is responsible for providing educational leadership through the Waterloo Community School District curriculum and to facilitate learning that challenges and supports all students in an equitable and safe environment and that meets Board Policy 102.0 (Educational Philosophy) and Board and building educational goals. This position delivers the curriculum selected by the district congruent with the districtadopted curricula scope and sequence in a manger congruent with district expectations for teaching strategies approaches and methodologies. All criteria are Iowa Teaching Standards except for those denoted with an asterisk * which are Waterloo Community Schools criteria.

Hiring Specifications:

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing Science teaching strategies.
• Developing teaching aid and materials.
• Planning lessons as per the grade levels.

• Explaining science concepts and principles to the students in a comprehensible manner.
• Preparing and delivering lecture sessions.
• Overseeing the science laboratory activities.
• Assigning projects and assignments to the students.

• Maintaining examination grades and attendance.
• Participating in the science exhibitions.
• Helping students with their science projects.
• Attending meetings workshops and conferences.
• Performing administrative tasks as and when required.

• Paying extra attention to the struggling students.
• Creating a fun and engaging classroom environment.
• Arranging field trips and other fun activities.
• Taking feedback from the students as well as parents.
• Reporting students progress to the parents and higher management.

• Maintaining reports for future reference.
• Researching modern techniques in explaining concepts.
• Attending parentteacher meetings.
• Organizing events to showcase the students talents.
• Staying updated with the latest developments in teaching techniques.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Secondary Science teaching.
• Proven work experience as a Science Teacher Teacher or a similar role in the Education department.
• A professional teaching license is mandatory.
• Formal training or apprenticeship will be an advantage.

• Demonstrate excellent classroom management abilities.
• Ability to multitask efficiently.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Sound knowledge and experience using various teaching aids.
• Ability to work in tense situations.

• Good interpersonal and time management skills.
• A patient and creative individual.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools and online classroom management software.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Education

• Appropriate degree(s) earned from an accredited college or university

Certification

• Appropriate current state endorsement or certification

Supervision of Others:

• Para educators assisting in the classroom
• Student teachers as necessary

Personal Contacts:

• Students and families
• All district personnel
• Volunteers
• Community members

Job Duties:

• Enhances academic performance and support for implementation of the school districts student achievement goals.

a. Provides multiple forms of evidence of student learning and growth to students
families and staff.
b. Implements strategies supporting students building and district goals.
c. Uses student performance data as a guide for decision making.
d. Accepts and demonstrates responsibility for creating a classroom culture that supports
the learning of every student.
e. Creates an environment of mutual respect rapport and fairness.
f. Participates in and contributes to a school culture that focuses on improved student
learning.
g. Communicates with students families colleagues and communities effectively and
accurately.

• Demonstrates competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teaching position.

a. Understands and uses key concepts underlying themes relationships and different
perspectives related to the content area.
b. Uses knowledge of student development to make learning experiences in the content
area meaningful and accessible for every student.
c. Relates ideas and information within and across content areas.
d. Understands and uses instructional strategies that are appropriate to the content area.

• Plans and prepares for instruction.

a. Uses student achievement data local standards and the district curriculum in planning for instruction.

b. Sets and communicates high expectations for social behavioral and academic success of all students.
c. Uses students developmental needs background and interests in planning for
instruction.
d. Selects strategies to engage all students in learning.
e. Uses available resources including technologies in the development and sequencing of instruction.

• Uses strategies to deliver instruction that meet the multiple learning needs of students.

a. Aligns classroom instruction with local standards and district curriculum.
b. Uses researchbased instructional strategies that address the full range of cognitive
levels.
c. Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness in adjusting instruction to meet student
needs.
d. Engages students in varied experiences that meet diverse needs and promote social
emotional and academic growth.
e. Connects students prior knowledge life experiences and interests in the instructional
process.
f. Uses available resources including technologies in the delivery of instruction.

• Uses a variety of methods to monitor student learning.

a. Aligns classroom assessment with instruction.
b. Communicates assessment criteria and standards to all students and parents.
c. Understands and uses the results of multiple assessments to guide planning and
instruction.
d. Guides students in goal setting and assessing their own learning.
e. Provides substantive timely and constructive feedback to students and parents.
f. Works with other staff and building and district leadership in analysis of student
progress.

• Manages the classroom.

a. Creates a learning community that encourages positive social interaction active
engagement and selfregulation for every student.
b. Establishes communicates models and maintains standards of responsible student
behavior.
c. Develops and implements classroom procedures and routines that support high
expectations for learning.
d. Uses instructional time effectively to maximize student achievement.
e. Maintains an environment conducive to learning for students of all abilities with
sensitivity and responsibility to cultural diversity.*
f. Manages student behavior in accordance with administrative regulations and
guidelines school board policies and legal requirements.*
g. Creates a safe and purposeful learning environment.

• Pursues professional growth.

a. Demonstrates habits and skills of continuous inquiry and learning.
b. Works collaboratively to improve professional practice and student learning.

c. Applies research knowledge and skills from professional development opportunities to improve practice.
d. Establishes and implements professional development plans based on the teachers
needs aligned to the Iowa teaching standards and district/building student
achievement goals.
e. Provides an analysis of student learning and growth based on teachercreated tests and authentic measures as well as any standardized or districtwide tests.

• Fulfills professional responsibilities.

a. Adheres to board policies regulations district procedures and contractual obligations.
b. Demonstrates professional and ethical conduct as defined by state law and individual
district policies and regulations.
c. Contributes to efforts to achieve district and building goals.
d. Demonstrates an understanding of and respect for all learners and staff.
e. Collaborates with students families colleagues and communities to enhance student
learning.
f. Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.*
g. Provides and maintains accurate records and information.*
h. Provides adequate plans and procedures for substitutes.*
i. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment materials and
facilities.*
j. Attends and participates in required district department/program building and parent
conference meetings as scheduled.*
k. Selects appropriate channels for resolving conflicts concerns or problems.*
l. Dresses to promote a professional image so as not to disrupt the educational
environment.*

In addition to these responsibilities teachers assigned to special federal and state programs or grants must abide by the federal legislation and the rules and regulations that govern
program/grant compliance. Specifically:

TITLE I Public Law 103382 the rules and regulations that govern Title I Helping
Disadvantaged Children Meet High Standards of the Improving Americas School Act of
1994 and the Districts policies and procedures for implementation.
SPECIAL EDUCATION Public Law 94142 amended by IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and Iowa Administrative Code the federal and state rules and regulations to govern the operation and administration of special education and the Districts policies and procedures for implementation.

Terms of Employment:As defined by the Code of Iowa and Board policy.