Science Teacher - Berg Middle School - School Year

POSITION GOAL: To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional and psychological growth and maturation.

SUPERVISES: Students, educational associates and volunteers as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: A valid teaching certificate issued by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners. Ability to demonstrate familiarity with school, philosophy, program and policies. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES – IOWA TEACHING STANDARDS AND CRITERIA:Demonstrates ability to enhance academic performance and support for implementation of the school district's student achievement goals. Demonstrates competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teaching position. Demonstrates competence in planning and preparing for instruction. Uses strategies to deliver instruction that meets the multiple learning needs of students. Uses a variety of methods to monitor student learning. Demonstrates competence in classroom management. Engages in professional growth. Fulfills professional responsibilities established by the school district. Performs other duties as may from time to time be assigned by the Superintendent or PrincipalPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Bending, carrying, climbing, driving, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, walking.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 1. Includes extremes of temperature and humidity. 2. Hazards include stairs and communicable diseases.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve months (12) per year. Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of Board policy. The Newton Community School District is an EEO/AA employer