1. TITLE – Teacher, Integrated Physical/Life Science
2. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
3. Credential
   1. California credential authorizing instruction of Physical Science and Life Science
   2. Education
      1. Sufficient to meet credential requirements
      2. Experience
         1. None required
4. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
5. Knowledge of and ability to implement the subject matter, philosophical, social, and educational concepts relative to the duties and responsibilities listed on this job description
   1. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
   2. As a Director of Learning
      1. Teaches skills, knowledge, and scientific attitudes through courses in classes in life or physical science problems to pupils, utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities. May conduct developmental and other appropriate learning activities. May conduct developmental or other pilot science programs officially approved by the District or other pilot science programs officially approved by the District
      2. Instructs pupils in citizenship, basic communication skills, and other general elements of course of study common to all teachers as specified by state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district
      3. Plans a balanced science instructional program involving demonstrations, lectures, discussions, and student experiments; organizes laboratory activities and procedures for optimum learning
      4. Demonstrates scientific concepts by use of scientific apparatus, experiments, and standard or teacher-prepared charts, sketches, and other instructional aids
      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 to prevent loss or abuse. Makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to equipment as required
      8. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to promote a productive learning  environment during regular class sessions, laboratory sessions, and field trips
      9. Develops, with assistance of pupils, interest centers, models, and displays including books and similar materials to motivate learning of science
      10. Evaluates each pupil’s growth in knowledge, skills, and scientific attitudes in course being taught and prepares progress reports
      11. Selects books, instructional aids, science equipment, chemicals, glassware, and supplies, and maintains inventory records as required
      12. Assists pupils in selection and development of individual research projects
      13. Relationships
          1. Cooperates with school administration in providing science displays and programs for the school and community, and in sponsoring science fairs, clubs, and contests
          2. Communicates with parents and school counselors on the individual pupil’s progress
          3. Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work day
          4. Identifies pupil needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems
          5. Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school of assignment and/or on a District level. May teach under modular or flexible scheduling plans
          6. Professional Attitude, Responsibilities and Participation
             1. Performs basic attendance accounting and business services as required
             2. Shares in sponsorship of student activities and participates in faculty committees
             3. May plan and coordinate the work of aides, teacher assistants, or other professionals
             4. Maintains professional competence through participation in in-service education activities provided by the District and/or in self-selected professional growth activities
6. ACCOUNTABILITY
7. Person to whom responsible
   1. Building Principal
   2. Evaluator
      1. Building Principal and/or Assistant Principal
      2. Persons responsible to the Teacher, Integrated Physical/Life Science
         1. Those designated by Building Principal

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