MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER

The SEED School of Miami

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About The Position

Position Summary: The Middle School Science Teacher will work collaboratively to prepare students for success in college and the global workforce. They will recognize and embrace that they are responsible for the academic, social, and emotional development of children and build relationships with students, families, and colleagues to actualize our mission.

Requirements

Current FLDOE certification or statement of Eligibility in the Grades 6-12 subject area
Pre-Employment Requirements: Drug & Level 2 Fingerprint screening ( https://info.flclearinghouse.com )

Nice To Haves

An undergraduate degree in biology, chemistry, physics, or a related content area (preferred)
1-3 years of teaching experience (preferred)
ESOL endorsement (if applicable)

Responsibilities

Actively build strong relationships with parents and families that foster trust, collaboration, and communication
Promote and support academic programs with promotion based on standards mastery
Examine student assessment data to inform decision-making and to guide and improve instruction
Promote high levels of learning engagingly and effectively, 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 assigned administrator
Establish and maintain a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning and student success
Collaborate with fellow SEED staff on student support, planning, professional development, and standards-based curriculum and common assessment design to contribute to the continuous improvement of instruction at the school
Professionally assess students’ learning and communicate students’ progress to parents and fellow teachers to facilitate future instruction
Identify the special needs of students and seek additional support
Co-planning and co-teaching with the ESE teacher to ensure the needs of all students are being met
Maintain and submit necessary records, progress reports, and grade reports, and provide timely and ongoing feedback to students and families regarding student progress
Participate in faculty meetings, workshops, staff development programs, and other school-sponsored activities
Participate in summer programming (June and August), including direct service to incoming and returning SEED youth and curriculum work with colleagues
Contribute to a positive student-adult school culture
Assist in classroom and general building supervision and discipline of students according to the school’s Model of Care
Adhere to the professional and ethical standards as outlined in the SEED Miami Staff Manual
Engage in home visits (according to the protocol and expectations outlined in the staff handbook)
Perform other tasks as required and/or assigned by supervisor(s).