Science Teacher

**Position: SCIENCE TEACHER**

**Department**:High School

**Supervisor(s)**:High School Principal

**FLSA Status**:Exempt

**Position Type**:Full-time, 10-month, Benefits Eligible

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**PRIMARY DUTIES**:

- Develop and implement a solid motivating curriculum for high school students.
- Modify lesson plans and materials to make them suitable for students’ current learning levels.
- Integrated technology (Schoology and Google)
- Develop teaching and learning materials for use in class, including lesson plans, exams and homework, homework and projects, and assignments that use all student skills.
- Maintain relationships with families and legal guardians of students to keep them informed of their child’s progress.
- Work with students individually to help them overcome specific learning challenges.
- Supervise students outside of the classroom—for example, during recess, field trips, or school-related events.
- Monitor and track student progress and issue grades.
- Knowledge of IEPs and Career Transition Plan
- Work collaboratively with other teachers and administrators, including related service providers, to provide individualized support for each student regularly.
- Support the school’s Strategic Planning initiatives with an emphasis on strengthening the culture. Demonstrate commitment to the school purpose, vision, and mission.
- Collaborate with other teachers to share best practices and provide meaningful feedback regularly.
- Create and enforce positive learning, respect, and rapport culture.
- Performs other related duties as assigned and appropriate.

**REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES**:

- Excellent classroom management skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and administrators
- Demonstrated knowledge of content area
- Ability to establish rapport and build professional relationships with students
- Excellent time management, planning, and organizational skills

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**:

- Master’s degree in Deaf Education or related field
- New York State Teaching Certification
- Proficient in American Sign Language (ASL)

**SECURITY CLEARANCE**:

- Required clearances include medical clearance, fingerprinted by the NYC Board of Ed, SCR, and SEL clearance

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**:

- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Prolonged periods of walking in and around the building
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times