High School Science/Lab Teacher

Illinois Association Of School
Winchester, Illinois
Full Time

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Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Essential accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity of

the students.

Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of

immediate supervisor.

Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and harmony with the

state, district and/or building learner outcomes---establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units,

and projects and communicates these objectives to students.

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.

Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education, instructional

goals and learner outcomes.

Uses a variety of assessments to measure the accomplishments of students on a regular basis

and provides progress reports as required.

Takes all necessary and essential precautions to protect students, and secure equipment,

materials, & facilities, while overseeing the safety and security conditions of the facility or area in

which assigned activity is conducted at all times that students are present.

Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and

administrative regulation.

Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and

conduct, and, for the classrooms, develops essential rules of classroom behavior and procedure,

and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.

Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes

outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.

Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
Strives to work cooperatively with other staff in providing a positive environment conducive to

student learning.

All other essential duties as assigned by the Board of Education, Superintendent or Building

Principal(s).

Displays professional standards and promotes a positive school image with actions and words.
Develops lesson plans and organizes class time so that preparation, instruction, lab work, and

clean up activities can be accomplished within the allotted time.

Demonstrates lab materials, equipment, and processes, using standard or teacher-prepared

models, mock-ups, sketches, and other instructional aides.

Instructs pupils in the use of eye and body protection, safety standards, first aid procedures

and in the use, care, and safe operation of lab equipment.

Maintains control of storage, use and security of equipment. Makes minor adjustments and

requests repairs to tools and equipment as required.

Establishes and maintains standards of pupil conduct needed to provide an orderly, safe, and

productive environment in activity-type classroom with many potential hazards. Oversees the

safety and security conditions of the facility or area in which assigned activity is conducted at all

times that students are present.

Keeps informed of the industrial community's job entry requirements and instructs the pupils in

the rudiments of getting and retaining jobs.

Supervises pupils in out-of-class activities during the assigned working day.

Qualifications

Valid Illinois Professional Educators License appropriate to the position.

Such additional qualifications as the governing authorities may find

appropriate and acceptable.

Salary/Benefits

SALARY: Per the salary schedule outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the CUSD#1 Board of Education and the South Scott Federation of Teachers, available at winchesterschools.net>district>contracts>teacher contract

BENEFITS:

Winchester Community Unit School District #1 offers the following benefits to full-time employees: