High School Biology Teacher
- Employer
- Greenwich Public Schools
- Location
- Greenwich, CT, US
- Salary
- Competitive
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- Job Category
- Teaching, English / Reading / Language Arts Teacher, Science Teacher, Biology Teacher
- Grade Level
- High School
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JobID: 872 Position Type:
High School Teaching/Science - Biology
Date Posted:
3/13/2018
Location:
Greenwich High School
Date Available:
08/22/2018
Closing Date:
05/11/2018
Greenwich Public Schools
Setting the Standard for Excellence in Public Education
Mission
It is the Mission of the Greenwich Public Schools:
• to educate all students to the highest levels of academic achievement;
• to enable them to reach and expand their potential; and
• to prepare them to become productive, responsible, ethical, creative and compassionate members of society.
Vision of the Graduate
The Greenwich Public Schools are committed to preparing students to function effectively in an interdependent global community. Therefore, in addition to acquiring a core body of knowledge, all students will develop their individual capacities to:
• Master a core body of knowledge
• Pose and pursue substantive questions
• Critically interpret, evaluate, and synthesize information
• Explore, define, and solve complex problems
• Communicate effectively for a given purpose
• Advocate for ideas, causes, and actions
• Generate innovative, creative ideas and products
• Collaborate with others to produce a unified work and/or heightened understanding
• Contribute to community through dialogue, service and/or leadership
• Conduct themselves in an ethical and responsible manner
• Recognize and respect other cultural contexts and points of view
• Pursue their unique interests, passions and curiosities
• Respond to failures and successes with reflection and resilience
• Be responsible for their own mental and physical health
Position Specification
Title: Secondary Science Teacher
Position Purpose
To provide an instructional program that will engage students in the three dimensions of the Next Generation Science Standards. An essential component of the program is to cultivate students' scientific habits of mind, develop their capability to use scientific inquiry, and teach them how to reason in a scientific context. Specifically, the teacher will be responsible for teaching students the 8 essential practices for learning science:
1. Asking questions and defining problems
2. Developing and using models
3. Planning and carrying out investigations
4. Analyzing and interpreting data
5. Using mathematics and computational thinking
6. Constructing explanations and designing solutions
7. Engaging in argument from evidence
8. Obtaining, evaluating and communicating information
Essential Responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Equipment
Use of district-issued digital tools.
Qualifications Profile
Certification/License
Education
High School Teaching/Science - Biology
3/13/2018
Greenwich High School
08/22/2018
05/11/2018
Setting the Standard for Excellence in Public Education
Mission
It is the Mission of the Greenwich Public Schools:
• to educate all students to the highest levels of academic achievement;
• to enable them to reach and expand their potential; and
• to prepare them to become productive, responsible, ethical, creative and compassionate members of society.
Vision of the Graduate
The Greenwich Public Schools are committed to preparing students to function effectively in an interdependent global community. Therefore, in addition to acquiring a core body of knowledge, all students will develop their individual capacities to:
• Master a core body of knowledge
• Pose and pursue substantive questions
• Critically interpret, evaluate, and synthesize information
• Explore, define, and solve complex problems
• Communicate effectively for a given purpose
• Advocate for ideas, causes, and actions
• Generate innovative, creative ideas and products
• Collaborate with others to produce a unified work and/or heightened understanding
• Contribute to community through dialogue, service and/or leadership
• Conduct themselves in an ethical and responsible manner
• Recognize and respect other cultural contexts and points of view
• Pursue their unique interests, passions and curiosities
• Respond to failures and successes with reflection and resilience
• Be responsible for their own mental and physical health
Position Specification
Title: Secondary Science Teacher
Position Purpose
To provide an instructional program that will engage students in the three dimensions of the Next Generation Science Standards. An essential component of the program is to cultivate students' scientific habits of mind, develop their capability to use scientific inquiry, and teach them how to reason in a scientific context. Specifically, the teacher will be responsible for teaching students the 8 essential practices for learning science:
1. Asking questions and defining problems
2. Developing and using models
3. Planning and carrying out investigations
4. Analyzing and interpreting data
5. Using mathematics and computational thinking
6. Constructing explanations and designing solutions
7. Engaging in argument from evidence
8. Obtaining, evaluating and communicating information
Essential Responsibilities
- Implements GPS science curriculum consistent with school district goals, mission and vision, and the Next Generation Science Standards.
- Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
- Promotes a classroom environment that allows students the opportunity to explore and investigate real-world science issues and problems.
- Incorporates inquiry-based learning opportunities into instruction.
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual small group instruction as needed.
- Provides appropriate, meaningful, and timely feedback to improve student achievement.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings.
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
- Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Coordinates with other school professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
- Maintains familiarity with district and Connecticut State standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests.
- Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
- Incorporates technology and digital tools appropriately into instruction.
- Reviews and implements modifications, accommodations, and intervention plans for all students both general and special education.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
- Knowledge of GPS science curriculum and the Next Generation Science Standards.
- Ability to engage students in the scientific practices of real scientists: observing, predicting, classifying, designing, hypothesizing, investigating and drawing conclusions.
- Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
- Ability to utilize a learning management system to interact and engage students.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work and instructional teams.
- Ability to provide students with opportunities to develop critical thinking skills, while affording opportunity for creative activity.
- Ability to employ a variety of teaching techniques through the use of appropriate instructional materials to meet the needs of all learners.
- Ability to provide students the opportunity to be critical thinkers of online content.
Equipment
Use of district-issued digital tools.
Qualifications Profile
Certification/License
- CT State Certification as a Science 7-12 teacher (030 Biology)
Education
- Bachelor's from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
- Master's Degree preferred.
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