Albion Central School District
324 East Avenue
Albion, New York 14411
Middle School Science Teacher 7-12
One Position Available
Anticipated Start Date: September 1, 2024
Minimum Qualifications:
· Proven experience as a secondary science teacher or relevant role
· Comprehensive knowledge of current pedagogical skills and teaching and management
methodologies
· Experience working with children with a wide range of needs
· Valid New York State certification in any of the following certification areas: General Science 7-8 Ext.; Physics 7-8 Ext.; Biology 7-8 Ext.; Earth Science 7-8 Ext.; Chemistry 7-8 Ext.; Generalist in Middle Childhood Education (Grades 5-9); Biology (Grades 5-9); Chemistry (Grades 5-9); Earth Science (Grades 5-9); Physics (Grades 5-9); General Science (Grades 5-9) Ext.; Nursery, Kindergarten & Grades 1-6 & General Science 7-9 Ext.; Biology 7-9 Ext.; Chemistry 7-9 Ext.; Earth Science 7-9 Ext.; Physics 7-9 Ext.; General Science 7-9 Ext.; Biology 7-12; Biology & General Science 7-12; Biology-General Science 5-6 Ext.; Biology and General Science 7-9; Biology, Chemistry and General Science in the Public Junior High; Chemistry 7-12; Chemistry & General Science 7-12; Chemistry & General Science 5-6 Ext.; Chemistry and General Science 7-9; Physics 7-12; Physics & General Science 7-12; Physics & General Science 5-6 Ext.; Physics and General Science 7-9; Earth Science 7-12; Earth Science and General Science 7-12; Earth Science and General Science 5-6 Ext.; Earth Science & General Science 7-9; Sciences (All); General Science 7-12 Ext.; Sciences (All) 7-9 Ext.; N-6 & General Science 7-9 & French; N-6 & General Science 7-9 & Spanish; N-6 & General Science 7-9 & German; N-6 & General Science 7-9 & Italian; N-6 & General Science 7-9 & Russian; N-6 & General Science 7-9 & Hebrew; N-6 & General Science 7-9 & Latin; N-6 & General Science 7-9 & Korean; Pre K-6 & Biology 7-9 Ext.; Pre K-6 & Biology-General Science 7-9 Ext.; Pre K-6 & Chemistry 7-9 Ext.; Pre K-6 & Chemistry General Science 7-9 Ext.; Pre K-6 & Earth Science 7-9 Ext.; Pre K-6 & Earth Science-General Science 7-9 Ext.; Pre K-6 & Physics 7-9 Ext.; Pre K-6 & Physics-General Science 7-9 Ext.; Pre K-6 & General Science 7-9; Biology 7-12 & 5-6 Ext.; Biology & General Science & 5-6 Ext.; Chemistry 7-12 & 5-6 Ext.; Chemistry & General Science & 5-6 Ext.; Earth Science 7-12 & 5-6 Ext.; Earth Science & General Science & 5-6 Ext.; Physics 7-12 & 5-6 Ext.; and Physics & General Science & 5-6 Ext.
· Preference: NYS certification in a valid science 7-12 area
Essential Duties:
Educator will be responsible for teaching groups of students with a range of needs, gifts and talents. You will develop, monitor and adjust instruction to promote the growth of our students, which includes their intellectual, emotional, social and physical well-being.
Responsibilities:
· Assess children’s skills and learning requirements
· Assess students’ abilities and craft teaching plans
· Adapt learning materials to meet students’ needs
· Collaborate with Special Education and related service teachers in implementing Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs), as applicable
· Inform parents about their children’s performance and potential problems
· Keep track of and reflect on students’ progress
· Monitor children’s behavioral patterns and arrange appropriate interventions as needed
· Manage classroom crises and resolve conflict
· Prepare students for transition to the next grade
· Collaborate with the support staff (e.g. school counselors and speech therapists) to create holistic intervention plans, as applicable
· Assist the administration in implementing all District policies and/or building regulations and procedures governing student life and conduct
· Attend scheduled meetings; serve on District and building committees
· Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, by District policy, regulations and building procedures
· Provide for own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars and conferences
· Grade papers and homework regularly to keep students updated on how they are doing and to head off any problems before they become habit; feedback is essential
· Perform other duties as required by Building Principal and /or District Administrator
Desired Qualities:
- Focus on students and their individual needs
- Act with kindness and compassion
- Demonstrate integrity
- Commit to continuous growth and improvement
- Collaborate with all stakeholders
Requirements:
- NYS Certification in a Science 7-12
- Preference: NYS Certification in multiple science areas
- Fingerprint clearance through NYSED TEACH; Drug Testing; current TB test; current Physical (less than one year old) – all completed upon being hired for employment
Terms of Employment: Ten-month year; salary to be established by the Board of Education; follows the ATA contract – (Step 1 - $49,037)
Evaluation: Completed by Administration and follows ATA contract
To apply visit our website employment page:
https://www.albionk12.org/page/employment-opportunities
(Application portals are located right above Opportunities for Staff.)
ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER