QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Missouri Teacher Certificate (PCI or Lifetime Certificate)

2. Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Art's Degree in appropriate area of service.

3. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: High School Principal

JOB GOALS: To develop in each pupil an awareness of the role of science in economic and social progress; to motivate each pupil to acquire knowledge of scientific facts and principles, and skills in scientific methods of problem solving; to discover and develop special talents of pupils in scientific fields.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Teaches skills, knowledge and scientific attitudes through courses in general science, earth sciences, biology, chemistry, physics, physiology or science problems to secondary pupils, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.

2. Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matte specified in state law and administrative4 regulations and procedures of the school district.

3. Plans a science program involving demonstrations, lectures, discussions, and student experiments; organizes laboratory activities for optimal learning.

4. Demonstrates scientific concepts by use of scientific apparatus, experiments, and standard or teacher prepared charts sketches, and other instructional aids.

5. Provides individual or small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils and to accommodate circumstances where a variety of projects and experiments are being worked simultaneously.

6. Instructs pupil in proper use, care, and safe handling of chemicals, science equipment, and plant and animal life.

7. Provides for safe storage and proper use of materials, equipment and tools. Makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to equipment as required.

8. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior for a productive learning environment during class sessions, laboratory sessions, and field trips.

9. Evaluates each pupil's growth in knowledge and skills in course being taught.

10. Selects and requests books, instructional aids, science equipment, chemicals and supplies, and maintains inventory records as required.

11. Maintains professional competence through inservice education activities provided by the district and self selected professional growth activities.

12. Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems.

13. Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.

14. Assists pupils in selection and development of individual research projects.

15. Cooperates with school administration in providing science displays and programs for the school and community and in sponsoring science activities.

16. Communicates with parents, principal and school counselor on pupil progress.

17. Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work day.

18. Participates in faculty committees and sponsorship of student activities.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 180 day contract. Salary and work year to be established by the board.

EVALUATION: Performance to be evaluated in accordance with Board of Education's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.