Science Teacher - New York, United States - Focused Staffing

Focused Staffing

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New York, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is a must
New York State Certification for relevant grades is required
A minimum of 3 years of demonstrated success as a fulltime science teacher
Evidence of excellence in teaching through continuous learning and data analysis
Be a team player a desire to work in a teamoriented environment and collaborate effectively with colleagues

Responsibilities

The Science Teacher is responsible for establishing and maintaining a classroom where whole group and small group instruction, discussion, projects, and cooperative work engage students, keep classes focused, and infuse a lasting desire to learn in all
Coordinating knowledge of students, instructional content, and curricular resources to design differentiated units and lesson plans aligned to the NYS Science Learning Standards
Differentiates instruction for students as an integral aspect of planning and teaching and understands Workshop Model in the design of instruction
Commitment to progressive science pedagogy, e.g. using inquiry, experiments, and discussions to help students think like scientists and develop conceptual understanding
Evaluate academic achievement and progress towards learning objectives through detailed data analysis of student performance on a wide variety of metrics; Utilize student data collected to drive instruction and intervention
Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards
Be accountable for students' mastery of academic standards
Engaging in coaching cycles and implementing researchbased strategies that maximize their own performance and that of their students
Reflecting on their own progress as educators and seeking out professional resources to continuously improve their practice
Managing student behavior and classroom routines to maximize learning time and create a positive classroom environment
Attending IEP meetings and ensuring appropriate accommodations are given to students during assessments
Actively participating in professional development workshops as laid out in the school and professional development calendars
Celebrating student achievement and progress in class and during schoolwide IB PYP assemblies
Foster meaningful relationships with students and parents that drive students to invest in their learning and make academic gains
Lead a student advisory group with a focus on academic and socialemotional learning
Model, promote and embody the International Baccalaureate learner profile to create a cohesive school culture of academic and personal success
Supporting the school as directed by the Principal and Assistant Principal
Compensation Rate: Pays up to $50/hour