FY 26-27 MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER

Middle School Science TeacherMIT (6th-8th) - San Fernando, CA 91340

Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve an effective learning environment in the classroom. Utilize different instructional strategies to meet the needs of a wide variety of students Maintain a safe, nurturing, and structured classroom environment Have a working knowledge of basic computer applications, interactive boards and technology available in the classroom Participate in department level meetings Participate in the School's Professional Learning Community (PLC) process Participate in staff development Engage in Governing Committees Participate in SST, 504, and IEP meetings Communicate with support staff, administrators, team teachers and parents about student progress Complete and update paperwork to ensure that student records are current Work beyond the parameters of a regular school day to assure the success of the program Desire to work closely with students, colleagues and community in modeling and teaching the values of Vaughn Next Century Learning Center Maintain appropriate records of student progress and other school records Skills and Characteristics Possess a work ethic and personal belief system that aligns with the mission and vision of Vaughn Next Century Learning Center Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact and forge relationships with students, parents, staff and community members Extremely high standards for student achievement Demonstrated relentlessness to meet organizational goals Self-directed with the ability to work both autonomously and in teams Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred but not required QualificationsEducation and Experience Must have a valid California Single-subject Foundational Science Credential or a Single-subject Credential with an authorization in any of the following subject areas: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Geoscience required Have BCLAD, CLAD, or EL Authorization required Experience with Project Based Learning preferred

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