Science Teacher

Job Description

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Science Teacher is responsible for providing support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students’ parents or guardians regarding the instructional program and student progress. This position may teach another elective class within the licensure scope as assigned by the Principal.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Develop lesson plans for grades 7 through grades 12 that ensure the attainment of state/district and/or national learning standards and the additional learning standards set forth in the charter, support individual learning plans, and multiple learning styles

Attend Individual Education Plan Team meetings with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and professionals to develop, design, and promote students’ educational, physical, and social development

Work with other staff members in implementing accommodations and modifications

Engage in effective and appropriate classroom management by providing an inviting, exciting, innovative, and challenging learning environment

COMPETENCIES:

Experience in differentiation, using creative teaching techniques from project–based to direct-instruction in developing personalized learning plans for each student

Entrepreneurial, innovative and flexible traits that will thrive in a new learning environment

Experienced in the instruction of students with varied learning styles and levels of mastery

Demonstrated ability to work well with families

Ability to work effectively as a team member

Willingness to be held accountable for student results

Ability to evaluate tests and measurements of achievement

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Possession of a valid Minnesota Teaching License in a Science subject area for grades 5-8 and/or 9-12

Willingness/ability to gain licensure in various Science subject areas (Chemistry, Life Science, Physical Science, Physics, etc.) or grade levels as required on an annual basis

Ability to operate a computer and the software necessary to complete required job tasks

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

If not currently or appropriately licensed, must be willing and eligible to apply for and receive an Out of Field Permission or Tier 1 or Tier 2 Teaching License

Classroom teaching and teaming experience with special education and regular education service teams.

Experience and/or expertise with students on the Autism spectrum

Institution Description

Lionsgate Academy is a public charter school open to students of all abilities in grades 7 through 12. Lionsgate’s programming is inclusively designed to address the unique learning needs of students living on the autism spectrum as well as students with other learning differences.

Why Lionsgate? We offer smaller class sizes and caseloads, professional development opportunities, and work/life balance in a fun, collaborative and supportive work environment. We are looking for passionate and driven educators who believe in our mission and are excited to join our team!

Application Instructions/Comments

For more information and to send application materials, please email: aharbison@lgamn.org