School earth and space science teacher

HIGH SCHOOL EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE TEACHER

FOR REMAINDER OF 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Appropriate New York State Certification - Earth Science (Grades 7-12) or Middle Childhood Education: Earth Science (Grades 5-9) .
• NYSED Fingerprint Clearance

Essential Job Duties:

The classroom teacher must be a relationship-first educator who is expected to provide students with age-appropriate instruction designed to promote the full development of students, intellectually, emotionally, socially and physically. Major responsibilities include: classroom management, curriculum development based on specific objectives, long and short term lesson plan preparation, knowledge of subject material, student evaluation, development and maintenance of parent/teacher and student/teacher relationships, participation in professional development activities and contribution to building and charter-wide educational programs and goals.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students in accordance with Charter and/or building goals and objectives.

• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.

• Develops a positive classroom learning environment that is student-centered, conducive to learning and is appropriate to the maturity, ability and interest of students.

• Manages student behavior through the use of educationally sound methods and management systems designed to develop behavior which demonstrates respect for self and others.

• Communicates the established objectives and expectations to students and maintains high expectations for student outcomes which are consistent with the Charter's goals of mastery.

• Assesses the individual accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as established by Charter policy, regulations and building procedures.

• Confers with colleagues, students and/or parents as appropriate.

• Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning, instructional goals, objectives and approaches.

• Assists the administration in implementing all Charter policies and/or building regulations and procedures governing student life and conduct.

• Attends scheduled meetings; serves on Charter and building committees.

• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, by Charter policy, regulations and building procedures.

• Communicates with parents and appropriate building staff on pupil progress and maintains accurate and complete records.

• Assists in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials in cooperation with other staff and parents as outlined in established adoption procedures.

• Accepts responsibilities for educational activities assigned.

• Utilizes and cooperates with resource personnel as appropriate in meeting stated objectives.

• Attends departmental and staff meetings as requested.

• Meets and instructs assigned classes and extra classroom assignments and responsibilities as designated.

• Provides for own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars and conferences.

• Performs other duties as required by Charter Administration.

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 - Earth Science (Grades 7-12) or Middle Childhood Education: Earth Science (Grades 5-9) .
• Fingerprint clearance through NYSED TEACH
• Must have a solid working knowledge of NYS Science Standards

Job Attachment

Itinerant Location

2219 South Park Ave

Salary: From

45000.00

Salary: To

55000.00

Salary Competitive

Y

Appointment Status

Annual Contract

Position Status

Full time

Required Certification Type

Earth Sci 7-12 {5070}, Earth Science Grades 7-9 Ext. {4048}, Earth Science & General Science 7-9 Ext. {5082}

Contact Person's Name

Dr. Alderman

Contact Person's Title

Superintendent

Contact Person's Phone

716-842-6289

Contact Person's Email

[email protected]