Science Teacher
Listed on 2026-01-25
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Education / Teaching
Special Education Teacher, Science Teacher, Education Administration, High School
Geary County USD 475
Job Description
Classification:
Certified
Division/Department:
Secondary Education
Job Category:
Teacher
FLSA:
Exempt
Secondary Science Teacher
Reports ToBuilding and Academy Principal
SupervisesStudents
Qualifications- Current Kansas Teaching Certificate with endorsement appropriate to the assignment on file in the Devin Center
- Health certificate on file in Devin Center
- Highly Qualified according to state of Kansas requirements
The Science instructor provides effective curriculum instruction that promotes and supports college and career readiness for each student based on the Kansas College and Career Readiness Standards. The individual accepting this position will also work collaboratively within the Science Department in support of the Department’s goals and objectives.
Physical RequirementsThe employee performing the duties of this position is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, hear, bend, stoop, and reach. The employee may occasionally be required to manually lift, move, or carry up to 50 pounds. The employee is required to interact with staff and meet the demands of several different people. The employee is responsible for the work output of others.
The employee occasionally works extended hours. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to maintain regular and good work attendance and come to work on time.
- Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others.
- Ability to respond to information requests in a courteous, timely and helpful manner.
- Ability to manage job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines.
- Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.
- Demonstrate knowledge of pedagogy, content, and students.
- Select instructional goals.
- Demonstrate knowledge of resources.
- Assess student learning using appropriate measures.
- Create a classroom environment of respect and rapport.
- Establish a culture for learning.
- Establish and maintain classroom procedures.
- Establish expectations for and manage student behaviors.
- Organize space for learning.
- Communicate clearly and accurately.
- Use a variety of instructional strategies and techniques.
- Engage students in learning.
- Provide timely feedback to students.
- Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to student needs.
- Follow contractual responsibilities.
- Engage in reflective practice.
- Maintain accurate records.
- Communicate with families.
- Engage in professional development activities.
- Maintain appropriate licensure.
- Collaborate with others to achieve a common goal.
- Instruct and direct science content classrooms, which include, but are not limited to Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics.
- Responsible for the organization and implementation of (Next Generation) Science curriculum, based on the development of content "Units at a Glance," as approved at the building and district level(s).
- Submit required reports in a timely manner, participate in staff, department, committee, and team meetings.
- Obtain instructional resources and materials through processes outlined by the Principal and/or the Department of Teaching and Learning.
- Keep informed regarding new technologies and research‑based teaching practices that facilitate and support student learning.
- Support the vision and mission of JCHS, a Career Academy High School; and work to develop and sustain the climate and culture of the academy model.
- Participate as a team member with the department, academy and both licensed and non‑licensed staff in a comprehensive evaluation, review, and re‑evaluation process.
- Communicate clearly and accurately with administrators, staff, parents, students and support agencies. Be knowledgeable in the JCHS Strategic and School Improvement Plan with a focused effort of implementation with fidelity and…
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