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Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours

This position is a standard work week, 8:00am-3:00pm.

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Class Definition

Secondary Science Teacher

Science Teacher (Grades 7–12)

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students’ skills and competence in scientific inquiry, experimentation, and analysis, as well as an understanding of biological, chemical, and physical principles and their application to real-world phenomena and problem-solving.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Develops and administers science curriculum consistent with school goals and objectives and aligned with state and national science standards.
• Promotes a classroom and laboratory environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, hands-on learning, and student inquiry.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials for all subject/content areas.
• Teaches knowledge and skills in science, including biology, chemistry, and physics, and promotes critical thinking, experimentation, and scientific reasoning in all related subject areas.
• Designs learning activities and labs to demonstrate the application of scientific concepts to everyday life and problem-solving.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual students’ needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Maintains and enforces laboratory safety procedures and proper use of scientific equipment and materials.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially co-Science Teacher, to support curriculum alignment and interdisciplinary learning.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate textbooks, laboratory materials, instructional aids, technology, and other supplies, and maintains inventory records.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, including inquiry-based and hands-on instruction, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of a wide range of scientific subject areas, including biology, chemistry, physics, physical, life, environmental, and general science concepts.
• Ability to design and manage safe and effective laboratory experiences.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work, including lesson planning, lab preparation, and assessment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation regarding performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Certification/License:

• State of RI Certification as a Secondary Grades General Science Teacher

Education

• Bachelor’s from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Master’s Degree preferred.

Experience

• Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.

Supplemental Information

Benefits

For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
 

Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.