High School Science Teacher - Chemistry (SY 2025-2026)

• Exhibit an understanding of and skills relevant to the subject area(s) taught.

• Demonstrate an ability to make topics and activities meaningful and relevant to each student.

• Integrate available technology resources compatible with students’ needs and abilities.

• Develop lesson plans that are clear, logical, and sequential using an Understanding of Design principles.

• Plan with the appropriate specialist(s) to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students.

• Link present content/skills with past and future learning experiences.

• Effectively use various instructional strategies (e.g., modeling, cooperative learning, collaborating, and reading and writing in the content areas) to differentiate learning for all students.

• Effectively use questioning strategies to engage students and promote learning.

• Monitor the student’s understanding of the lesson and adjust teaching when appropriate.

• Maximize student learning by providing opportunities for all learners to participate actively and successfully.

• Explain the content and demonstrate skills in a variety of ways to meet the needs of all students.

• Hold each learner individually responsible for learning.

• Use results of a variety of assessments to monitor and modify instruction as needed.

• Effectively use both teacher-made and standardized tests, as appropriate, to measure student performance.

• Use oral, non-verbal, and written forms of student assessment.

• Organize, maintain, and use records of student progress to make effective instructional decisions.

• Continuously monitor students' progress before, during, and after instruction, and provide meaningful feedback.

• Demonstrate competence in using acceptable grading/ranking/scoring practices in recording and reporting student achievement.

• Use precise language and acceptable oral expression and written communication.

• Articulate clear learning goals and instructional procedures for the lesson to the students.

• Model caring, fairness, courtesy, respect, and active listening.

• Model concern for students' emotional and physical well-being.

• Seek and maintain positive interactions with students in all school settings.

• Seek information about student interests and opinions.

• Enforce the School's student behavior policy.

• Communicate clear expectations about behavior to students and parents.

• Actively monitor student behavior and constructively provide feedback to students and parents.

• Create a physical setting and establish routines that promote learning and minimize disruption.

• Structure transitions efficiently and constructively.

• Manage emergencies as they occur in school settings.

• Maintain a professional appearance and deportment.

• Interact with colleagues and students ethically and professionally.

• Carry out duties in accordance with established policies, practices, and regulations.

• Select appropriate channels for resolving concerns and problems and maintain confidentiality.

• Complete all classroom and school assignments and responsibilities in a timely and effective manner.

• Participate in professional growth activities, including conferences, workshops, coursework, and committees or membership in professional organizations.

• Explore and apply knowledge and information about new or improved methods of instruction and related issues.

• Identify areas of personal strength and weakness and seek the improvement of skills and professional performance.

• Initiate communication with parents or guardians concerning student progress or problems in a timely manner.

• Respond promptly to parent concerns and encourage parental involvement within the School.

• Interact with parents and the community by providing useful information regarding the School.

• Work cooperatively with community members in carrying out our School and community-sponsored functions.

• Build collaborative relationships with colleagues, share teaching insights, and coordinate student learning.

• Support school goals and initiatives.

• Plan, organize, develop, and conduct a comprehensive teaching and instruction program.

• Provide appropriate and effective learning experiences for pupils from a wide range of achievement levels.

• Effectively assess pupils' instructional and educational needs and design, develop, and implement sound instructional and educational programs.

• Provide a motivating and stimulating learning environment.

• Perform research and development activities pertaining to curriculum and instructional programs.

• Follow safety procedures and written and verbal instructions.

• Work effectively with staff, students, and the public.

• Make independent decisions.

• Work autonomously within school-established guidelines and policies.

• Organize tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks.

• Demonstrate good judgment and good problem-solving skills.

• Direct and instruct others.
• Respond appropriately to evaluation and changes in the work setting.

Focused Staffing