High School Chemistry Teacher
Job Location:
Del Rio, TX - USA
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Job Summary
- Instruction and Curriculum
- Plan prepare and deliver daily Chemistry instruction aligned with the current Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
- Develop and implement lessons that address the major Chemistry content areas including:Scientific and engineering practices investigation and laboratory safety
- Recurring themes and concepts in science
- Atomic structure and the periodic table
- Chemical bonding and molecular structure
- Chemical formulas nomenclature and quantitative relationships
- The mole concept and stoichiometry
- Chemical reactions and energy changes
- Gases and gas laws
- Solutions and solubility
- Acids bases and pH
- Reaction rates and chemical equilibrium
- Oxidation-reduction and electrochemistry
- Design instruction that promotes conceptual understanding as well as mathematical and analytical problem-solving skills.
- Use demonstrations laboratory investigations technology models simulations scientific literature and real-world applications to support student learning.
- Incorporate the recurring themes and concepts of science including patterns systems energy and matter structure and function stability and change cause and effect scale and proportion and scientific explanation.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students with diverse learning abilities including English learners students receiving special education services and students requiring enrichment or acceleration.
- Plan and supervise laboratory investigations that support mastery of Chemistry TEKS and provide students with opportunities to develop scientific inquiry and investigation skills.
- Maintain a safe laboratory environment and ensure compliance with applicable district state and federal safety requirements.
- Instruct students in proper laboratory procedures chemical handling use of safety equipment waste disposal and emergency response procedures.
- Maintain accurate inventories of chemicals laboratory equipment and instructional supplies.
- Follow district procedures for chemical storage labeling disposal and documentation.
- Promote a strong culture of safety before during and after all laboratory activities.
- Develop and administer formative and summative assessments aligned with Chemistry TEKS and district curriculum requirements.
- Analyze student performance data to identify learning gaps and adjust instruction accordingly.
- Provide timely meaningful feedback to students regarding academic progress and mastery of course objectives.
- Maintain accurate student records and grades in accordance with district policies.
- Provide intervention remediation tutoring enrichment or acceleration opportunities as needed.
- Prepare students for applicable state and district assessments and support readiness for advanced science coursework college and career pathways.
- Classroom Management and Student Engagement
- Establish and maintain a positive respectful and well-managed classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Encourage student curiosity scientific reasoning collaboration and evidence-based discussion.
- Promote student responsibility ethical scientific practices and academic integrity.
- Communicate high expectations and support students in achieving academic success.
- Build positive relationships with students parents colleagues and campus stakeholders.
- Participate in campus and district professional development department meetings professional learning communities and curriculum planning activities.
- Collaborate with other science teachers to ensure vertical and horizontal alignment of curriculum and instruction.
- Stay current with changes to Texas curriculum standards instructional practices laboratory safety requirements and Chemistry education.
- Communicate regularly with parents or guardians regarding student progress concerns and achievements.
- Support campus and district initiatives and perform other duties as assigned by the principal or designee.
Required Skills:
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. Valid Texas teaching certificate appropriate for the assignment or eligibility for certification under applicable Texas requirements. Demonstrated knowledge of high school Chemistry content and the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Knowledge of effective instructional strategies classroom management assessment practices and differentiated instruction. Ability to safely conduct and supervise high school Chemistry laboratory investigations. Strong verbal written organizational and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to use instructional technology data laboratory equipment and digital learning tools effectively. Preferred Qualifications Texas certification in Chemistry Science or another appropriate secondary science certification area. Previous experience teaching high school Chemistry. Experience with laboratory management and chemical safety. Experience teaching advanced honors dual-credit or college-preparatory Chemistry when applicable. Demonstrated ability to integrate technology scientific modeling data analysis and real-world applications into Chemistry instruction. Knowledge Skills and Abilities Strong knowledge of Chemistry principles and scientific practices. Ability to translate Texas Chemistry TEKS into effective daily instruction and student learning objectives. Skill in designing rigorous laboratory and inquiry-based learning experiences. Ability to develop students quantitative reasoning scientific literacy problem-solving and evidence-based argumentation skills. Knowledge of appropriate laboratory safety practices and chemical management procedures. Ability to analyze student achievement data and use results to improve instruction. Ability to work collaboratively with teachers administrators students parents and community partners. Commitment to creating an inclusive learning environment where all students can succeed.
Required Education:
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or Texas teaching certificate
