Science Teacher, Middle School Open… at Howard County… · Location…

DESCRIPTION 

Under the direction of the school principal and/or assistant principal, the secondary science teacher plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for all students. The science teacher creates a learning environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of individuals. Secondary Science teachers implement Howard County Public School System’s (HCPSS) science curriculum aligned with the three-dimensional learning in Maryland’s Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and develop and differentiate lesson plans and assessments to meet the unique needs of all students. The science teacher is responsible for completing science lab safety training and adhering to safety practices when engaging students in science labs.  By fostering a safe and nurturing learning environment, the science teacher ensures all students engage in Science and Engineering Practices to develop scientific and environmental literacy. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

Applicants must meet all the following qualifications, listed below, to be considered for the vacancy.  

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an applicable field of education. 

Certification/Licensure: 

• Meets the Maryland State Department of Education licensure requirements for Middle School Science 5-9. 

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Three previous years of teaching experience 

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Plan and implement instructional programs that adhere to system-wide goals and priorities and meet the needs, interests, and abilities of all students. ​

• Prepare, document, and effectively implement appropriate daily lesson plans for classes assigned, based upon HCPSS curricula, and aligned to the Understanding by Design framework, to achieve appropriate learning outcomes. 

• Develop and nurture a learning environment that is conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students. 

• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and learning outcomes. 

• Establish learning objectives consistent with student needs, requirements of the HCPSS curriculum framework, and knowledge of student growth and development. 

• Create a classroom environment that supports student engagement in the learning process, promotes academic language development and student discourse, and enables each student to achieve academic success. 

• Provide an instructional program to meet the needs of all students including students with disabilities and English Learners. 

• Refer students for appropriate specialized support as needed. 

• Plan for and utilize instructional methods, accommodations, resources, and evaluation techniques that motivate and enable each student to achieve the applicable learning objectives. 

• Provide input when necessary to student Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and EL Accommodation Plans. 

• Take all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. 

• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, HCPSS policy and administrative regulation. 

• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing conduct. 

• Develop norms of classroom behavior and procedure and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner. 

• Communicate performance, successes, and opportunities for improvement to students and families. 

• Provide timely and meaningful feedback to students and families. 

• Make provisions for being available to students and families for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms. 

• Plan and oversee purposeful assignments for paraeducators, student assistants, and/or classroom volunteers. 

• Plan and collaborate with co-teachers including special education and ESOL educators. 

• Provide non-evaluative input on paraeducator and/or student assistants’ job performance as requested. 

• Establish relationships with administrators, curricular office staff, colleagues, students, families, and the school community that reflect recognition of and respect for every individual. 

• Appraise his/her own effectiveness and demonstrate successful application of skills and information acquired to increase effectiveness. 

• Participate in and share responsibility for the safe and orderly operation of schools. 

• Attend staff meetings, district professional learning, events, and serve on staff committees when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms. 

The above list is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.   

SELECTION CRITERIA 

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be included in further evaluation. Interviews will be limited to those applicants who, in addition to meeting the basic requirements, have experience and education which most closely match the position qualifications and the needs of the school system.

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