Secondary Natural Science Teacher

KUNA JT. SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 3

POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

SCHOOL YEAR

JOB STATUS: All Applicants
JOB TITLE: Natural Science Teacher
LOCATION:Kuna High School
REPORTS TO: Principal
CALENDAR: 185 Days
HOURS: Full Time
SALARY:Placed on Certified Schedule
BENEFITS:Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance and Public Employees Retirement SystemSchool District and Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary:
Provides students with the fullest educational opportunity to learn and progress through use of appropriate teaching strategies and materials.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a current Idaho Education Credential with appropriate endorsement

• Demonstrated ability to accomplish the major duties listed below

• Positive public relations skills

Description:

1. Successful experience working with students in a classroom setting that include varying ability levels including atrisk students.

2. Provide differentiated instruction to all students using a variety of instructional strategies.

3. Committed to continual collaboration with counselors administrators and other teachers on student needs and highly effective instructional practices.

4. Accommodate implementation of special services (IEP 504) when applicable.

5. Participate in staff meetings staff projects and professional staff development.

6. Communicate effectively with parents and students.

7. Innovative selfstarter.

8. Strong classroom management skills

9. Perform such schoolrelated duties as assigned by the principal.

10. Be knowledgeable of and uphold all policies pertaining to teachers and students as specified in district rules and regulations.

11. Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter competencies and/or skills to be presented to students.

12. Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs interests and abilities of students to the extent possible.

13. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students within the limits of resources provided by the district.

14. Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals establishing clear objectives for lessons units and projects and communicate these objectives to students. Upon request of the immediate supervisor show written evidence of preparation.

15. Use instructional materials adopted by the district and employ methods that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.

16. Evaluate student progress on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.

17. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities. Follow prescribed safety regulations.

18. Maintain accurate complete and correct records as required by law district policy and administrative regulations.

19. Accept responsibility for extracurricular activities and other duties as may be assigned to meet the needs of students.

20. Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication and cooperative relations with the administration students parents and colleagues.

21. Effectively participate in regular collaboration with team members to accomplish indepth curriculum assessment and instructional planning.

22. Work to incorporate best practices and literacy strategies into the specific content area.

23. Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.

24. Know and follow district policy and chain of command.

25. Deal with students parents staff and others in a positive encouraging manner.

26. Act ethically and confidential in all aspects of employment.