PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Science Lab Teacher will provide high-level science support for the campus that is consistent and fulfills the requirements of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), Assessment requirements, and implementation of research-based instructional strategies. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification/ Experience:

Bachelor’s degree, required

Valid Texas teaching certificate or permit with required endorsements for subject /level assigned, required

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Deep understanding of scientifically based research for teaching science and assessing student progress toward achievement of benchmarks

Extensive knowledge base of content, methodologies for teaching science, as well as TEKS, STAAR and Curriculum Documents

Gather and assist in analyzing data and complete reports related to Science

Create an atmosphere of trust and collaboration among staff to promote professional growth and accelerate the science achievement of struggling science students

Ability to plan and organize work, set priorities and evaluate accomplishment of goals within established timelines with minimum supervision

Ability to hold records, reports, test, test results and conversations in confidence

Ability to maintain proper records of inventory of science lab equipment.

Experience:

Three (3) year teaching experience, required

Days: 187