Science Teacher - High School

Science Teacher - High School

Location: Waterloo, Iowa.

Waterloo Schools is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Summary

Job Summary: This position is responsible for providing educational leadership through the Waterloo Community School District curriculum and to facilitate learning that challenges and supports all students in an equitable and safe environment and that meets Board Policy 102.0 (Educational Philosophy) and Board and building educational goals. This position delivers the curriculum selected by the district, congruent with the district‑adopted curricula scope and sequence, in a manner congruent with district expectations for teaching strategies, approaches and methodologies. All criteria are Iowa Teaching Standards except for those denoted with an asterisk (*) which are Waterloo Community Schools criteria.

Hiring Specifications

Education

• Appropriate degree(s) earned from an accredited college or university

Certification

• Appropriate current state endorsement or certification

Experience

• Dependent on specific open position Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
• Ability to work effectively, cooperatively and respectfully with staff, parents and community members regardless of race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic/national origin, religion, marital status, age, socio‑economic status or disability
• Knowledge of processes to address cultural diversity and associated issues related to student performance and instructional methodology
• Demonstrated record of commitment and sensitivity to affirmative action, equal opportunity and human rights
• Demonstrated experience as a self‑starter
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to accomplish tasks through the group process
• Ability to recognize sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills

Technology Requirements

• Knowledge of Google Suite applications
• Knowledge of computer‑related storage devices
• Knowledge of educational copyright laws
• Knowledge of computer security expectations

Supervision of Others

• Para educators assisting in classroom
• Student teachers as necessary

Personal Contacts

• Students and families
• All district personnel
• Volunteers
• Community members

Job Duties

• Enhances academic performance and support for implementation of the school district’s student achievement goals.
• Provides multiple forms of evidence of student learning and growth to students, families and staff.
• Implements strategies supporting students, building and district goals.
• Uses student performance data as a guide for decision making.
• Accepts and demonstrates responsibility for creating a classroom culture that supports the learning of every student.
• Creates an environment of mutual respect, rapport and fairness.
• Participates in and contributes to a school culture that focuses on improved student learning.
• Communicates with students, families, colleagues and communities effectively and accurately.
• Demonstrates competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teaching position.
• Understands and uses key concepts, underlying themes, relationships and different perspectives related to the content area.
• Uses knowledge of student development to make learning experiences in the content area meaningful and accessible for every student.
• Relates ideas and information within and across content areas.
• Understands and uses instructional strategies that are appropriate to the content area.
• Plans and prepares for instruction.
• Uses student achievement data, local standards and the district curriculum in planning for instruction.
• Sets and communicates high expectations for social, behavioral and academic success of all students.
• Uses student’s developmental needs, background and interests in planning for instruction.
• Selects strategies to engage all students in learning.
• Uses available resources, including technologies, in the development and sequencing of instruction.
• Uses strategies to deliver instruction that meet the multiple learning needs of students.
• Aligns classroom instruction with local standards and district curriculum.
• Uses research‑based instructional strategies that address the full range of cognitive levels.
• Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness in adjusting instruction to meet student needs.
• Engages students in varied experiences