High School Science Instructor

POSITION TITLE: High School Science Instructor Biology and Chemistry SY
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt, Full Time
REPORTS TO: High School Principal

A science instructor at Notre Dame de Sion High School provides high quality, innovative, and rigorous science instruction and is instrumental in our school goal to develop students who are well-rounded, faith-filled citizens and servant leaders. This is accomplished in an atmosphere of love, respect, hopefulness, openness, and by building connections through relationships.

Sion educators are:

Confident Practitioners who empower students for success by structuring, adapting, and delivering intentionally planned lessons that encompass the objectives and engage a diverse learning community.
Growth-Minded Learners: who seek and share knowledge, accept challenges, and take risks to become an expert in their field, acknowledging failure as a learning opportunity.
Inclusive Community Builders who cultivate a welcoming environment, fosters meaningful relationships, and communicates effectively through authentic dialogue.

QUALIFYING CHARACTERISTICS

• Knowledge and understanding of and commitment to the Sion mission.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Science Education, Biology, Chemistry or related subject matter. Special consideration given to candidates with Master's degrees in subject area with the ability to teach dual high school/college courses.
• Knowledge of best practices in instruction and curricular design for science including design thinking, experiential learning, modeling, authentic assessment, and standards-based curriculum development.
• Deep understanding of the specific needs of adolescent girl development, including social emotional needs.
• Demonstrated classroom management and facilitative skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with students, parents, faculty and staff.
• Flexibility in working with a variety of faculty across the divisions on faculty committees.
• Ability to set goals and accept professional feedback.
• Must demonstrate competency with school related technology.
• Maintain professional credentials as required by Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) or other accrediting agencies.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Effectively integrates professional standards of Science education, into everyday classroom instruction and curriculum design.
• Prepares and implements lesson plans for such instruction.
• Collaborates with faculty in all disciplines with an eye towards providing interdisciplinary opportunities.
• Employ a variety of progressive educational strategies that make learning engaging, experiential, productive, and enriching.
• Incorporates the skills from the Sion Success Outcomes into Science curriculum.
• Creates and teaches a two-week, place based, experiential learning course as a part of Sion's Deep Dive programming.
• Utilizes ACT data to inform instruction and improve student learning.
• Works with the STEAM Director and Principal towards the continual refinement and improvement of the Science program.
• Map curriculum to ACT Standards and Sion Success Outcomes.
• Participates in general duties such as study hall supervision, class coverage for absent teachers, and supervision at after school events (i.e. dances, athletics).
• Maintains current attendance and student records.
• Attends all required professional development, faculty and staff meetings, parent meetings, and any special meeting(s) requested by the administration.
• Continues personal and professional development conferences and other development opportunities to ensure that teaching practices remain current.
• Assists with other projects, programs and planning as assigned by the High School Principal.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Works in a classroom environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts.
• Occasionally bend, stoop, and squat
• May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time.
• Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs
• Work primarily in a traditional climate-controlled environment.
• Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination & Diversity

Notre Dame de Sion is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. Candidates who have experience working with a wide range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experience in these areas.

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The above description covers the most significant duties performed but does not exclude assignments not mentioned.