Science Teacher

The SEED School of Maryland
US - Maryland - Baltimore
June 18, 2024
Education

SCHOOL PROFILE

The SEED School of Maryland is a statewide, public, college-preparatory boarding school that opened in August 2008.
The School educates and boards 400 students in grades six through twelve.
The SEED School is an extraordinary educational opportunity for students across the state to receive a tuition-free, college-preparatory, boarding education.

The SEED School of Maryland combines a rigorous and engaging academic curriculum with life skills and enrichment activities to provide students with a thoughtfully balanced learning and living experience.
Students and their families commit to a seven-year educational program that offers small class sizes, high quality teaching and learning experiences, mentoring, community service, and extracurricular activities such as sports and arts.
The SEED School is centered around its character values:
compassion, self-discipline, integrity, respect for oneself and others, responsibility, honesty, and self-determination.
The SEED School staff are in partnership with parents, families, and communities to guide and support student success.
The School follows a typical academic school year calendar.

SUMMARY

Under the leadership of the Assistant Principal, the Science Teacher is to work with high school students to ensure their success in a college preparatory program.
The Science Teacher provides effective instruction and support in curricular areas for which employed; utilizes various instructional resources and technologies; demonstrates knowledge of the teaching/learning process; develops and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of a diverse student population; maintains contact and communication with parents and Student Life staff; and works effectively with administrators, colleagues, and all members of the school community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborate in a strong team environment to:

Establish and maintain an engaging middle school/high school learning environment conducive to student success
Promote and support a middle school/high school program with promotion based upon standards mastery
Communicate knowledge in an interesting, stimulating, and effective manner, using a variety of instructional methodologies, curriculum resources, and materials
Examine student assessment data to guide and improve instruction
Promote high levels of learning in an engaging and effective manner using a variety of instructional methodologies, curriculum resources, and materials
Integrate literacy strategies into the instructional framework
Differentiate instruction to reach all learners
Plan, organize, and deliver appropriate lessons for assigned area(s) of responsibility, and submit lesson plans to the Assistant Principal on an as requested basis
Collaborate with coworkers on planning, professional development,standards-based curriculum, and common assessment design to contribute to the continuous improvement of instruction at the school
Assess students learning in a professional manner and communicate students progress to parents and fellow teachers to facilitate future instruction.
Identify special needs of students and seek additional support, as needed
Maintain and submit necessary records, progress reports, and grade reports
Participate in faculty meetings, workshops, staff development programs, and other school sponsored activities
Participate in summer programming which may include direct service to incoming and returning SEED youth and curriculum work with colleagues
Assist in general building supervision and discipline of students outside of the classroom
Adhere to the professional and ethical standards as outlined in the SEED Staff Handbook

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree in related field is required
Master s in related field and/or prior teaching experience highly desired.
Active Science Teaching Certificate (grades 7-12) is required
Experience working with urban population is a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, some standing, walking, sitting, bending and carrying of light items such as books and papers is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as classrooms, offices, meeting and training rooms, etc.The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position description may not describe all duties, responsibilities and skills associated with this position.
It is intended to portray the major aspects of the job and is not meant to be all inclusive.
Other duties or skills may be required.

The SEED School of Maryland is committed to the letter and spirit of equality.
It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin in hiring and employment, nor in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship, and other programs.

Associated topics:
anatomy, celestial mechanics, experiment, geography, geosphere, germ, immunology, math, molecular, statistical

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