<p>Position Title: High School Science (Earth and Space Science) Teacher</p> <p>Salary Range: Teacher Contract</p> <p>Contract Length: Teacher Contract (180 days)</p> <p>Position Summary: This position requires a highly qualified, Indiana certified Earth and Space Science teacher. Individuals must be able to teach high school students at all grade levels (9-12) in Earth and Space Science. Individuals must be highly skilled in providing individualized instruction using differentiated instructional strategies, along with cooperative learning strategies, and provide laboratory experiences, within a class that includes a wide range of student ability levels.</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <ul> <li>Candidates will display professionalism and the ability to work cooperatively with others. </li><li>Candidates must be highly skilled in classroom management and student engagement skills. </li><li>Skillfully use differentiated instructional strategies to meet individual student learning styles, demonstrate experience implementing innovative instructional programs/practices. </li><li>Skillfully use cooperative learning strategies, and provide laboratory experiences (40% - 50%) along with a long-term inquiry project. </li><li>Use data to guide instruction and be able to work collaboratively in a Professional Learning Community </li><li>Prepare lesson plans based on the Indiana State Standards </li><li>Actively participate in ongoing curriculum development. </li><li>Participate in the 8-Step Process of instruction and remediation/ enrichment. Candidates must have knowledge of and experience using software or on-line tools to remediate, enrich, and increase student skill levels. </li><li>Must have demonstrated communication skills with students and parents, and a willingness to proactively contact parents to keep them fully informed of their student's progress. </li><li>Maintain open communication with administrators regarding all aspects of the instructional program including grades, attendance, and behavior. </li><li>Must have knowledge of and demonstrated ability to create a positive and professional relationship with students and the ability to create a welcoming, focused, and productive learning environment where students feel comfortable seeking assistance. </li><li>When appropriate, candidates must be a cooperative member of the Small Learning Community - Freshman Academy, and must attend Freshman Academy Meetings. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Must hold a valid High School Level License/Certification in Earth and Space Science. </li><li>Must be Highly Qualified </li><li>A Master's Degree or higher is preferred. </li><li>Previous experience teaching in an urban high-school setting is preferred. </li><li>Candidates must not have had a recommendation for Probation Assistance on their most recent evaluation. </li><li>Must possess the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with students, faculty and administration. </li></ul> <p>Special Considerations:</p> <p>An ideal candidate will also hold a valid License/Certification in another science field, including, but not limited to Biology, Chemistry or Physics, Math, and/or in Technology Education.</p> <p>Advanced Placement certification in Chemistry or Physics is desirable.</p> <p>Experience teaching Advanced Science - Special Topics, including but not limited to, Astronomy & Meteorology, and Environmental Science is preferable.</p>