Science Teacher

The Science Teacher plans, organizes, and implements the Mount de Sales Academy instructional program in a Catholic learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. This position requires professional certification or pursuit of certification and knowledge of technology programs that support instruction and student recordkeeping. This is a full-time job during the school year and reports to the Vice Principal of Academics.

Duties and Responsibilities
The following description attempts to point out some of the roles that are common to most teachers and teaching situations.

INSTRUCTIONAL TASKS

TEACHING
Initiates, directs, and evaluates learning
Implements the content and curriculum effectively
Stimulates convergent and divergent thinking
Fosters creativity
Encourages self-initiated learning and responsible self-direction
Guides students in applying knowledge and skills to new problem-solving situations
Inspires others by his/her own integrity and example
Is confident in computer skills and implements effective integration of educational technology in curriculum

PLANNING
Plans interesting and varied approaches for presenting content materials
Addresses multiple learning styles in lesson planning
Prepares questions for student discussions
Correlates home assignments with lessons taught
Gears field trips to the age, interest, and needs of the students. Field trips are not required [maximum of one or two (1-2) per year]
Engages in long-range as well as weekly planning

PREPARATION OF MATERIALS
In coordination with department, prepares yearly course syllabi and course requirements
Ensures that materials and tech equipment, etc. are readily available for class
Duplicates materials and posts important resources in online classroom
Previews all classroom resources, including film, media, and online resources, for appropriate and curriculum driven purpose

CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT
Exercises good housekeeping by keeping room neat, orderly, and pleasing to the eye: bulletin boards, materials, bookshelves, learning environment
Creates an orderly, welcoming classroom atmosphere in the digital classroom space
Encourages students to engage, ask questions, and take responsibility for their learning and resources
Supports cooperative learning and peer collaboration
Helps students become self-disciplined
Responds to students and adjusts learning, attempting to meet the individual needs through individualized or small group instruction

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Participates actively in faculty meetings, diocesan and school in-service
Accepts membership on school committees
Attends educational workshops and conferences
Continues study for further development through in-service courses or courses for advanced degrees and certification; keeps abreast of happenings in the field of education
Belongs to professional organizations
Subscribes to one or more professional magazines or uses those available through the school
Respects, supports, and works cooperatively with colleagues
Works with Department Head to prepare Department Budget
Uses proper requisition forms for purchases, work orders, sick leave, etc.
Respects and follows the directives of MDSA administration
Maintains confidentiality of appropriate information relating to the school, student, and parents.
Performs any other tasks as deemed necessary and appropriate for the proper operation of the school, the teaching-learning process and the faith environment of the classroom and Mount de Sales Academy

NON-INSTRUCTIONAL TASKS

CLERICAL AND NON-CLERICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Keeps accurate daily attendance records
Follows schoolwide and department grading policies
Prepares, records, and returns assignments to students in a timely manner
Checks classwork and homework assignments
Evaluates student work, provides feedback, and records progress
Completes report cards and midquarter reports by due dates
Completes other reports by Department Heads or Administration of
MDSA
Moderates extra-curricular activities as requested by Administration
Assists in the supervision of the Dining Hall when requested
Meets deadlines set by the Administration

GUIDANCE
Provides opportunities that would enable the teacher to know each student as an individual; to respect the dignity of each person
Imparts Gospel values for daily living
Conducts interviews and/or gives one-on-one attention to problems/concerns of students
Assists students toward a healthy self-image
Refers students with problems to personnel qualified to address their need(s)

REPORTING TO PARENTS
Attends school-related activities (general sessions; special forums) and meetings as scheduled or requested
Provides responses to correspondence; returns emails and phone calls requested by parents
Informs parents of student progress via various communication procedures
Holds informal meetings with parents at school
Conducts formal parent conferences
Shares any parent concerns with Department Head and Administration

Skills/Attributes
A commitment to the mission and vision of Catholic education in general and Mount de Sales Academy in particular.
Working knowledge of MS Office suite, instructional software, and online grade administration
Punctuality and adherence to schedules
Manifests an attitude of enthusiasm for learning
Exemplifies a positive, loving and forgiving spirit toward those being taught and/or disciplined

Professional Qualifications

Holds a Bachelor, Master or Doctoral degree from an accredited educational institution.
Certification in content area or working toward certification.
Successful teaching experience or have the qualities of becoming an excellent teacher.
Preferably a practicing Catholic (If a practicing Catholic is not available, practice own denomination).
Strong interpersonal skills.
Possess skills and knowledge to effectively integrate technology resources.