SCEN0292480-0002
2023-12-13T00:00:00
2023-12-31T00:00:00
Job Description:Biology Teacher RoleThis position will report to the Principal in a midsize urban school district located in the Capital region of Upstate New York. The Science Teacher will support the developmental and academic needs of diverse learners at the secondary level and have a passion and tireless commitment to ensuring that all students learn. The Science Teacher will plan culturally responsive lessons/units by utilizing data to inform their instruction and differentiate lessons to meet the diverse learning needs of all students. The Science Teacher will maintain a rigorous classroom environment aligned with the NYSSLS and students' lived experiences. This Science Teacher will provide continuous feedback for student growth. This position requires a high degree of flexibility, caring attitude and a culturally responsive equity-based mindset. This teaching position is part of a new and exciting initiative to provide inquiry based and culturally responsive instruction.Secondary Science Teacher ExpectationsEnsure that all lessons are planned with clear aims and objectives;Ensure that all lessons are delivered in line with the departmental schemes of work and school policies;Take into account the differing ability lessons of students and differentiate work accordingly;Encourage all students to be actively engaged in their own learning and in reviewing their progress against targets;Encourage and foster intellectual curiosity;Identify new and innovative ways to make science subject more interesting for the students;Teach students the methods of conducting experiments in the laboratory;Ensure students understand the subject of science well;Give individual attention to the students and clarify all their misconceptions about the subject;To work with colleagues in the Science Department to formulate plans which have coherence and relevance to the needs of the individual students and to the aims and objectives of SCSD;Ensure that all work in the Science Department reflects the distinctive ethos of SCSD.Uses growth and equity mindset practices in their classrooms;Teach students how to use learning to resolve real-world problems.Secondary Science Teacher Key QualitiesModels an equity mindset;Establishes and maintains good relationships with colleagues, learners and families;Communicates effectively;Positively influence others;Listens actively;Motivate and engages with colleagues;Uses students' lived experiences to guide instruction.Job QualificationsMinimum QualificationsPending or Valid NYS Teacher Certification: Biology 7-12Experience with teaching Regents Living Environment curriculum is preferred
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Schenectady CSD
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