| Location | Auburn, WA |
Auburn School District Job Title: Science Teacher Reports To: Building Administrator Unit Classification: AEA Duties and responsibilities :
Plan,
implement,
and
evaluate
classroom
instructional
activities
consistent
with
building
and
adopted
district
curriculum.
Diagnose
and
prescribe
learning
and
training
programs
for
individual
pupils
based
on
student
aptitude
and
interest.
Provide
for
individual
needs
of
assigned
students.
Cooperate
with
principal,
department
chairperson,
staff,
and
community
in
implementation
of
comprehensive
instructional
and
activities
programs.
Other
related
duties
and
responsibilities
as
assigned.
Training and knowledge desired :
Strong
skills,
abilities,
and
background
in
content,
methods,
strategies,
and
technologies
appropriate
to
subject
taught
at
this
level.
Ability
to
diagnose
student
learning,
developmental,
and
behavioral
difficulties
and
to
prescribe
appropriate
instruction
and
training.
Ability
to
use
a
variety
of
teaching
materials,
technology,
and
strategy
in
implementing
classroom
instructional
program.
Ability
to
modify
instruction
to
meet
varied
needs
of
students
within
the
classroom.
Ability
to
manage
behavior
of
students.
Willingness
to
follow
adopted
district
guides
and
course
outlines,
texts,
etc.
Substantial
commitment
toward
self-improvement
and
continued
professional
growth.
Ability
and
willingness
to
benefit
from
the
building
supervision
and
evaluation
programs.
Varied
background
of
abilities,
interest,
talents,
and
hobbies.
Desire
to
become
a
part
of
the
faculty.
Requirements :
Valid
secondary
teaching
certificate,
State
of
Washington,
science
endorsement.
Biology
and/or
chemistry
endorsement.
Ability
to
maintain
strong,
productive
relationships
with
other
employees,
parents,
and
students.
Ability
to
work
under
pressure,
to
pay
attention
to
detail,
to
concentrate,
and
to
follow
directions.
Maintain
appropriate
levels
of
confidentiality
in
all
matters
pertaining
to
students,
parents,
staff,
and
program.
Willingness
to
perform
tasks
as
assigned.
Interest
in
becoming
involved
in
extracurricular
activities
such
as
sports,
music,
drama,
journalism,
clubs,
and
related
activities. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Cultural Competence and Equity:
Ability
to
recognize
and
demonstrate
awareness
of
own
cultural
identity
as
well
as
accepting
and
respecting
the
cultural
identity
of
others.
Commitment
to
establishing
and
supporting
an
environment
that
promotes
cultural
competence
and
equitable
treatment
of
all
staff,
students,
and
families
of
the
district.
Ability
to
support
and
promote
the
Auburn
School
District's
commitment
to
"Engage.
Educate.
Empower
With
Equity
and
Excellence. Working Conditions: Physical Requirements: The position is primarily classroom-based, with the teacher frequently standing, walking, or engaging in activities with students. The role may require occasional bending, lifting, or carrying up to 20 pounds, as well as moving between classrooms or other areas of the school. There is some physical exertion involved,
such
as
assisting
students
with
mobility
or
participating
in
physical
activities. Work Environment: Work is primarily performed indoors in a classroom setting, with some duties. The noise level is often moderate to
loud,
typical
of
an
active
elementary
school
environment. The teacher is responsible for the safety and well-being of students and must collaborate effectively with colleagues, parents, and administrators. There may be occasional exposure to infectious diseases, bodily fluids, and potentially challenging student behaviors.