What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Science Teacher (8th grade) position at MAGNOLIA EDUCATIONAL & RESEARCH FOUNDATION?
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Description
WHY WORK FOR MAGNOLIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
We provide a culture of accountability, challenge, and opportunity that encourages our teachers, faculty, and staff to develop and reach their full potential.
We invite you to build and advance your career with Magnolia Public Schools and help contribute to the future success of our mission and vision.
ONE OF OUR LONG-TERM COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES IS THE CALIBER OF OUR PEOPLE:
Magnolia Public Schools bring together smart, talented people from a diversity of backgrounds, where they can bring their whole self to work as well as their PASSION for teaching and learning.
HERE IS WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER:
- Premium free Medical/Dental and Vision Benefits
- Competitive Salaries
- Signing Bonus
- Organizational sponsored benefits programs
- Generous paid time off banks, including two floating holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development Programs for Teachers, Administrators and support personnel
- Robust career development/talent management process
- Leadership/admin development programs
- Small Class Sizes
- Professional Development
- Induction Support (B.T.S.A)
A teacher's primary role and purpose are to provide students with appropriate educational activities and experiences that will enable them to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Teachers will help students develop the skills necessary to be productive members of society.
Instructional Strategies
- Design, write and use lesson plans that conform to the charter’s curriculum. Ensure written plans are available for review. The dean of academics will review all lesson plans
- Ensure lesson plans show modifications for differences in student learning styles
- Teach instructional subjects according to guidelines established by California Department of Education, charter policies, and administrative regulations
- Implement appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment to ensure comprehension of learning styles and student needs
- Design instructional activities by using data from student learning style assessments
- Collaborate with special education teachers on student Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to ensure all modifications are met
- Collaborate with staff to determine charter requirements for the instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
- Produce and oversee teacher aide and volunteer assignments
- Employ technology practices to strengthen the instructional process
Growth and Development
- Help students assess and enhance their study methods and habits
- Produce formal and informal testing to evaluate student success
- Coordinate and manage extracurricular duties as assigned
- Sponsor outside activities approved by the charter principal
- Serve as an example for students, support mission of the charter
Classroom Management and Organization
- Prepare classroom to enhance learning and to aid in the physical, social, and emotional development of students
- Control student behavior in agreement with the student handbook
- Ensure necessary and reasonable measures are taken to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
- Provide input on book, equipment, and material selection
Communication
- Establish communication rapport with parents, students, principals, and teachers through conferences.
- Create and maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
- Present information accurately through clear communication skills
Other
- Enrich job skills through professional development activities
- Keep up to date on and abide by state and charter regulations and policies for classroom teachers
- Gather, manage and file all reports, records, and other documents required
- Be active in faculty meetings and assist in staff committees as necessary
$61000 - $85000 / year
Qualifications
- BA or BS (as appropriate) degree in subject matter
- California Commission on Teacher Credentialing credential, certificate, permit, or other documentation equivalent to what a teacher in other public schools would be required to hold
- Highly qualified in core courses as defined in the section titled NCLB and Credentialing Requirements
- Understanding of subjects assigned
- Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
- The capability of instructing students and managing their behavior
- Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Salary : $61,000 - $80,000
