Job Title: Science Teacher 6-8 Exemption Status: Test Exempt Professional Reports to Principal: Date Revised 06-09-2025 Dept: School Venus Middle School Primary Purpose: Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.
Qualifications: Education: • Bachelors degree from an accredited university • Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or related training and work experience for certification waivers under the District of Innovation Plan • Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned • ESL certification preferred
Physical Education Teachers: • Current automated external defibrillator (AED) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate
Special Knowledge and Skills: • Knowledge of core academic subject assigned • Knowledge of curriculum and instruction • Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills • Experience in student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties: Instructional Strategies: • Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of districts curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required • Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual student differences • Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned • Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency board policies and administrative regulations
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities • Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP) • Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements • Plan and assign work to instructional aides and volunteers and oversee completion
Student Growth and Development: • Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing • Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned • Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal • Be a positive role model for students and support the mission of the school district
Classroom Management and Organization: • Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students • Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook • Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities • Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials • Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required
Communication: • Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members
Professional Growth and Development: • Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills • Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers • Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required
Other: • Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures • Supervisory Responsibilities: Direct the work of assigned instructional aides
Physical Demands: • Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress, work prolonged or irregular hours • Environmental Factors: Work inside, may work outside, regular exposure to noise • Tools and Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals, standard instructional equipment, P.E. teachers automated external defibrillator (AED)
Note: This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.