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CERTIFIED - High School Science/Biology/Chemistry Teacher Pay: Competitive Location: Bedford, Indiana Employment type: Full-Time Job Description Req#: 449 High School Science/Biology/Chemistry Teacher JOB TITLE: Certified - Science/Biology/Chemistry Teacher REPORTS TO: Building Principal SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: Helps students to learn subject matter and skills which will lead toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth. Directs and evaluates the learning experiences of the students in activities sponsored by the school. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintain records as required by NLCS policy and state guidelines; maintains professional ethics. Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships. Model appropriate dress. Administer the classroom and its program of organization and management. Discipline and control should be maintained at all times with those whom the teacher is charged with supervising. Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter. Be prompt in arriving in and dismissing a class in conformity with school schedules. Approach subject matter in a positive and enthusiastic manner; present subject matter in a calm, self-confident, and poised manner. Monitor student behavior and activities. Show respect and consideration for students, staff, parents, and others. Present material relevant to the objective clearly and accurately. Provide for the care and protection of NLCS property that is used in the instructional process. Keep an active record of texts, supplies, and equipment used in the classroom. Foster desirable school-community relationships. Refer attendance, health, and psychological/emotional problems to the principal and/or guidance counselor/Home School Advisor/Joint Services. Accept a share of responsibility for committees and co-curricular activities. Attend NLCS and faculty meetings (seminars, conferences, workshops, etc.) as scheduled in the corporation/school calendar. Conduct other duties related to the teacher’s duties as assigned by the principal or local superintendent. Provide evidence of professional growth. Write clear and usable plans that indicate the direction for instruction and implementation of courses of study. Prepare lesson plans on time. Begin and end lessons on time. Cooperate with extended exceptional programs, i.e., Inclusion, Title I, etc.; endeavor to make provisions for individual differences in students and adjust instruction accordingly. Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment, and other instructional materials. QUALIFICATIONS: Appropriate State of Indiana teaching certification. Licensure in Chemistry and/or Physics and/or Earth Science a plus. Excellent oral & written communication skills. Demonstrates a sincere desire to aid all students. Knowledge of instructional design & highly interactive or innovative instructional methods. Deep knowledge of instructional best practices. Knowledge of Indiana academic standards. Evidence of teacher-leadership experience. The advanced ability to set and meet goals and priorities, and work with colleagues to implement and drive results-oriented systems. About the company The location of North Lawrence Community Schools is about halfway between Indianapolis and Louisville, in an area rich in limestone. Earlier generations of Lawrence Countians have provided stone for such landmarks as the Washington Cathedral and the Fe... #J-18808-Ljbffr North Lawrence Community Schools

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