High School Life Science Teacher

Job Details

Starting Date:Immediately

Job Description

The following is a general listing of the duties of this position:

1. Teaches skills, knowledge and scientific attitudes through courses in general science, biology, or scientific problems to secondary pupils, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
2. Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
3. Plans a science program involving demonstrations, lectures, discussions and student experiments; organizes laboratory activities for optimal learning.
4. Demonstrates scientific concepts by use of scientific apparatus, experiments, and standard or teacher-prepared charts, sketches and other instructional aides.
5. Provides individual or small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils and to accommodate circumstances where a variety of projects and experiments are being worked on simultaneously.
6. Instructs pupils in proper use, care, and safe handling of chemicals, science equipment and plant and animal life.
7. Provides for safe storage and proper use of materials, equipment, and tools. Makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to equipment as required.
8. Evaluates students growth.
9. Participates in curriculum development.
10. Supervises students in out of classroom activities during assigned work day.
11. Participates in faculty committees.
12. Cooperates with school administration in providing science displays and programs for the school and community, and in sponsoring science activities.

Position Type:Full-time
Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Science: Biology

Classroom Teacher > Science: General

Welcome to Windham High School

Windham High School is a community of learners. We offer a safe, welcoming environment built on a foundation of pride, trust, honesty, and respect. We believe that physical, mental, and social well-being are building blocks for personal and academic success. Our commitment to quality education emphasizes individualized learning experiences, challenging academics, and varied opportunities for creative thinking and healthful risk-taking. Exposure to the arts, to careers, and to areas of personal interest invites meaningful planning for the future. Our fundamental goal is to foster a passion for lifelong learning. Windham High School is truly a place where all can wonder, explore, and achieve. Our learning community will be one where every student will meet academic,social and civic expectations. ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS Every student will read,write and speak effectively. Every student will use inquiry, investigation and decision-making to solve problems. Every student will effectively utilize technology as part of his/her learning process. SOCIAL EXPECTATIONS Every student will have multiple opportunities to understand the connection between his/her own behaviors and their impact on others. CIVIC EXPECTATIONS Every student will have multiple opportunities to be an informed and involved citizen.

Job Requirements

• Must hold or be in the process of obtaining a Maine Teacher certification (with endorsement 395) and hold an approved CHRC with the DOE at time of hire.
  
  
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Application Instructions

Use this application for all teaching positions.

Application Questions

The employer requires all applicants to answer the following questions. It is recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page.

• 1. Please list your certifications.
  Multiple Choice / Single Answer
  - Maine CHRC Approval Dates
  - Certification
  - Certification
• 2. Please account for and explain any gaps in employment during the past ten years.
  Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)
• 3. Please describe a specific class or class activity you planned and actually conducted which illustrates your philosophy of teaching and is the best example of your teaching skills. What evidence showed you that this class or activity was successful in terms of student motivation and achievement?
  Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)

Contact Information

• Ryan Caron
• 406 Gray Road
• Windham, Maine 04062
• Phone: 207-892-1810
• Fax: 207-892-1813
• Email: rcaron@rsu14.org