Science
Teacher Bilingual, Biology and
Physical Science
General Statement:
A competent
Science Teacher
understands growth and development, demonstrates knowledge of
what is to be taught and facility in the basic skills and
helps students to develop positive self-concepts.
The
Science Teacher
stimulates the independence of each student as a learner,
effectively assesses student needs and progress, and plans
instruction to achieve selected objectives, including those
appropriate for exceptional students. The
Science Teacher
accomplishes these objectives through effective
commun-ication with students, parents and colleagues, and
through the use of appropriate techniques and materials in a
positive climate where time, space and equipment are
effectively organized for instruction.
In addition, the
Science Teacher
meets professional responsibility for continuing growth and
fosters cooperative involvement with parents and the
community.
Major
Responsibilities:
·
Demonstrates facility in the
skills of reading, writing and mathematics.
·
Demonstrates knowledge of the
subject to be taught.
·
Demonstrates knowledge of human
growth and development as it relates to the teaching-learning
process.
·
Demonstrates knowledge of the
American public school system.
·
Plans instruction to achieve
selected objectives.
·
Effectively implements
instructional plans and uses appropriate instructional
techniques.
·
Effectively communicates with
students.
·
Helps students develop positive
self-concepts.
·
Facilitates the independence of
the student as learner.
·
Effectively organizes time, space,
materials and equipment for instruction.
·
Effectively assesses student needs
and progress.
·
Effectively meets the needs of
exceptional students.
·
Establishes a positive learning
environment.
·
Meets professional
responsibilities.
·
Encourages and maintains the
cooperative involvement and support of parents and the
community.
Qualifications:
·
A valid Connecticut teacher
certificate in Science(s): 030-Biology, 7-12; 032-Physics,
7-12; 034-General Science, 7-12; as appropriate and a bilingual
certification or fluency in Spanish as indicated through
passing of TOFL exam.
·
Demonstrated excellence in
teaching the subject area(s) and/or instructional levels
targeted.
·
Evidence of ability to work
cooperatively with administrators, teachers and educational
assistants.
·
Evidence of organizational ability
and willingness to pursue tasks to successful
completion.
·
Superior communication skills
(oral and written).
September 1991