PURPOSE
The Middle School Science
Instructors (5th and 6th grades) will be responsible for daily
operations for his or her classroom. The teacher is required to provide
high quality Science instruction to all students, every day. The
classroom environment is supportive and community–based. The teacher is
also required to cultivate and maintain ongoing relationships with student’s
families, staff, and other members of the community.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
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Able to effectively implement instructional programs and strategic
interventions that drive results.
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Demonstrates effective classroom management skills that contribute to a
positive learning environment.
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Understands how to use data to improve instruction and improve student
achievement.
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Implements instructional activities that follow curricular guidelines
and frameworks
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Differentiates instruction to meet the needs of students with various
academic and social needs
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Provides a positive learning environment that promotes thinking
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Collaborates with peers to enhance the instructional environment and
meet school-wide goals
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Maintains a professional working relationship with parents
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Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal
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Participates in professional development opportunities
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 1 year of teaching experience required
- Must have a Middle School Science Endorsement
- Demonstrated track record of delivering gains in student academic
achievement.
- Demonstrated record of living LEARNs’ Core Values.
- Must be Highly Qualified according to
IL State Board of Ed
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
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Experience with Microsoft Office applications, databases, and intranet
and internet usage.
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Strong written and verbal skills
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Professional demeanor
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Ability to express self effectively and concisely, both orally and in
writing.
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Experience in development and implementation procedures.
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Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, adhering to strict
timelines
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Detail oriented and highly organized.
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Comfortable interacting with internal and external
customers
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Ability to defuse situation and get other organized to
meet project expectations
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High degree of initiative and independent judgment
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Ability to tactfully and effectively deal with public and staff in a
personable and professional manner.
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Maintains a high level of energy and a consistent positive attitude.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Nature of work requires an ability to operate
standard business office equipment.
Requires ability to communicate and exchange information, collect,
compile and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain work files. Physically demands require the ability to
stand, bend, reach high and low, stoop, walk around the classroom and kneel
upwards of 60% of the day. In addition,
walking up and down stairs several times a day.
Must be able to lift 15 to 20 pounds for short periods of time and push
and pull 15 to 20 lbs.
WORKING
CONDITIONS
Majority of work performed in a general office environment. Position requires availability for extended
hours plus non-traditional hours required to perform job duties. Also requires participation and attendance at
organization sponsored events and meetings.
This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all
responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to
review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the
needs of LEARN Charter Schools Network.
Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities
that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and
responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its
performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be
considered part of the jobholder’s responsibility.