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ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS
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DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of the school principal and/or assistant principal, the secondary science teacher plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for all students. The science teacher creates a learning environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of individuals. Secondary Science teachers implement Howard County Public School System’s (HCPSS) science curriculum aligned with the three-dimensional learning in Maryland’s Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and develop and differentiate lesson plans and assessments to meet the unique needs of all students. The science teacher is responsible for completing science lab safety training and adhering to safety practices when engaging students in science labs. By fostering a safe and nurturing learning environment, the science teacher ensures all students engage in Science and Engineering Practices to develop scientific and environmental literacy.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must meet all the following qualifications, listed below, to be considered for the vacancy.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an applicable field of education.
Certification/Licensure:
Meets the Maryland State Department of Education licensure requirements for one of the licensure areas listed below:
Biology 7-12
Chemistry 7-12
Physics 7-12
Earth Science 7-12
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Three previous years of teaching experience
ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan and implement instructional programs that adhere to system-wide goals and priorities and meet the needs, interests, and abilities of all students.
Prepare, document, and effectively implement appropriate daily lesson plans for classes assigned, based upon HCPSS curricula, and aligned to the Understanding by Design framework, to achieve appropriate learning outcomes.
Develop and nurture a learning environment that is conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students.
Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and learning outcomes.
Establish learning objectives consistent with student needs, requirements of the HCPSS curriculum framework, and knowledge of student growth and development.
Create a classroom environment that supports student engagement in the learning process, promotes academic language development and student discourse, and enables each student to achieve academic success.
Provide an instructional program to meet the needs of all students including students with disabilities and English Learners.
Refer students for appropriate specialized support as needed.
Plan for and utilize instructional methods, accommodations, resources, and evaluation techniques that motivate and enable each student to achieve the applicable learning objectives.
Provide input when necessary to…