Teacher – Biology 9
Job Description: Job description:
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Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
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Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students and employs a variety of instructional techniques and media.
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Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
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Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and — in harmony with the goals — establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
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Strive to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education, instructional goals, and objectives.
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Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
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Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
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Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested.
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Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance.
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Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
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Attend staff meetings and serves on staff committee as required.
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Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
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Bachelor’s Degree
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Commitment to ensuring academic success for all students
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Experience working in an urban setting preferred
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Experience working with diverse student populations preferred
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Ability to read, interpret, and apply student performance data to instructional planning and execution
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Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent teamwork skills
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Bilingual applicants (Spanish) strongly encouraged to apply
Required license(s):
- Chemistry, 8-12 or Earth Science, 8-12 or Biology, 8-12 with SEI Endorsement
Holyoke Public Schools