Job Information
Carbon County School District #1 LSRV High School Science Teacher in Baggs, Wyoming
Purpose Statement
The job of Teacher is to provide opportunities for students to be successful; promote learning by teaching those students to read, write, problem solve, compute, find and analyze information and work cooperatively with others. The school district's curriculum, standards and benchmarks, and common assessments (BOE) are the focus of such instruction with the ultimate goal to educate all students to be responsible, productive citizens.
This Job reports to Building Principal
Essential Functions
? Enable students to meet or exceed standards by use of effective teaching techniques, materials and integration of technology
. ? Develop and implement strategies for instruction based on current research which are aligned to curriculum and standards and benchmarks.
? Teach accurate up to date information.
? Communicate standards and benchmarks to students routinely and provide appropriate and timely feedback to students regarding their work.
? Use effective and age appropriate techniques which promote students personal/social adjustment, positive peer relations, and decision making skills.
? Communicate concerns and student successes with colleagues, parents, and students in a positive, timely manner.
? Identify and evaluate all student needs on a continual basis through data analysis.
? Support and assist, as appropriate, the administration in the implementation of policies, school improvement goals, vision, mission, and procedures of the district.
? Assume professional responsibility, for the organization, management and progress of students under his/her authority.
Other Functions
Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; age appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; and behavioral management strategies.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; and working flexible hours.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or method ; directing other persons within a small work unit; tracking budget expenditures. Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the organization's services.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 60% sitting, 15% walking, and 25% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free environment.
Environmental demands include:
? Ability to spend most of the time inside classrooms with some work outside in cold/hot weather.
? Ability to tolerate noisy working environments.
? Able to tolerate environmental demands specifically related to and necessary for instruction and modeling for specific course content.
Experience: Job related experience is required.
Education (Minimum):
? Bachelor's degree in a job-related area.
? Complete educational courses and or requirements to meet and maintain certification requirements of the State.
(1) CERTIFIED HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER (COACHING DESIREABLE) DUTIES: Plan/implement a program of study/instruction; meet objective/goals of curriculum; develop plans/strategies for instruction; support/assist the admin in the implementation of policy; &accept responsibility for discipline/supervision of students. MUST: hold or be eligible for a Wyoming Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement; meet the district insurance qualificiations; have a hs diploma/GED; have effective written/verbal communication skills; be familiar with curriculum, teaching techniques, general procedures associated with science education.
