SCIENCE TEACHER Under the principal’s direction, and as part of a secondary teaching assignment, the Science Teacher teaches one or more classes of science and assists in other school duties as assigned. The Teacher attempts to develop in each pupil an appreciation of the physical and biological aspects of our environment; to motivate in each pupil the development of the powers of critical observation, careful description , and rational thinking; to develop a basic concept and general principle essential to understanding science; to develop in each student an understanding of the relationship between science and technology and appreciate the contributions that both have made to the intellectual and economic development of America. I. Major Duties and Responsibilities: a. Performs duties in accordance with District and State school policies and\or laws. b. Teaches courses in science, drugs and V.D. to secondary pupils utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities. c. Instructs pupils in citizenship, basic communication skills and other general elements of the course of study common to all teachers, as specified in State law and administrative regulation and procedures of the School District. d. Develops a balanced science program involving factual background material, material on current events, discussion time and other appropriate activities designed to encourage pupils to develop skills and attitudes, draw conclusions, achieve improved interpersonal relationships and make value judgments based on scientific methods of inquiry. e. Provides individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils with varying intellectual abilities and cultural backgrounds. f. Makes material from current magazines, newspapers, television programs, etc. available to pupils; plans and guides discussions of current science problems being studied. g. Develops knowledge of science techniques of other nations and their influence on living standards of the people in our Nation. h. Encourages pupils to become aware of the complexity and interrelations of local, state, national, and world problems. i. Establishes and maintains standards of pupils behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment. j. Creates, with assistance of pupils, interest centers and displays with material to enhance learning. k. Evaluates each pupil’s development in course being taught and prepares progress reports. l. Maintains professional competence through participation in inservice education activities. m. Participates with the principal or his\her designee to mutually develop the system by which he\she will be evaluated in conformance with the District’s uniform guidelines for evaluation and assessments. II. Other Duties and Responsibilities: a. Selects and requisitions books, instructional aides and instructional supplies, and maintains required inventory records; may request resource speakers and field trips. b. Communicates with parents and school personnel to discuss the individual pupil’s progress. c. Identifies pupil’s needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems. d. Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day. e. Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school or assignment and\or on a District level. May teach under the module or flexible scheduling plan. f. Performs basic attendance accounting and business services as required. g. Plans and coordinates the work of aides, teacher assistant’s and\or other paraprofessionals. h. Attends all faculty, in-service, and articulation meetings. i. Performs other duties, such as, yard and bus duties as assigned by the school’s extra duty roster. j. Supervises co-curricular activities, such as, students’ supervision at athletic events, club sponsorships and dance duties as assigned. k. Assists in writing goals and performance objectives in his teaching assignment and relevant school and District levels as assigned.