(Part Time, Grant Funded, Non - Bargaining)

Mission Statement:

Middletown Public Schools cultivates the brilliance in each student.

Values and Belief Statements:

Empowerment: Middletown Public Schools empowers its students with the knowledge and skills to create lives brimming with purpose, passion, and fulfillment.

Community: Middletown Public Schools harnesses the power of community by fostering an environment of mutual understanding and appreciation.

Growth: Middletown Public Schools encourages a culture of growth and exploration, inspiring lifelong learners.

Authenticity: Middletown Public Schools embraces each person’s authenticity and cultivates an inclusive culture that brings about a sense of belonging.

Broad Function:

This high school science teacher evaluates and builds students’ skills and abilities in science. Must hold a valid Biology (030) or Chemistry (031) certification. This involves creating lesson plans to teach a range of students in multiple courses, as well as online instruction. Progress will be monitored through assignments, curriculum-based assessments, GED Ready tests, and pre-/post post-CASAS assessments. When necessary, teachers must often adapt their plans to classroom size and work with individuals struggling to overcome barriers. Additionally, the teacher must regularly collaborate with support staff to help students overcome learning barriers and meet individual student needs.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Prepares, in advance, appropriate lesson plans.
Demonstrates high school-level knowledge and application of the subject matter of science
Develops lesson plans that incorporate real-life applications and workplace readiness skills
Use technology effectively to enhance learning and digital literacy skills, and the ability to use online platforms such as APEX
Maintains accurate records, CASAS tests, conducts progressive evaluations, and compiles reports as required by Connecticut Statutes
Adapts lessons to accommodate individual student differences by using scaffolding techniques and addressing diverse learning styles.
Establishes and maintains open communication and positive rapport with students and school personnel.
Works with fellow teachers, directors, and administration in planning for instruction.
Participates in staff development and in-service training.
Establishes and maintains a learning environment conducive to teaching and learning; plans and implements effective use of classroom time.
Implement and enforce Board of Education and school-based mission, goals, policies, and procedures to uphold the regulations and meet student needs.
Works collaboratively with school counseling personnel and career navigators to assist students with individual needs.
Communicates curriculum and student-related information to students effectively verbally and in writing.
At times, work with students outside of the contractual day
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Adult Education.

Schedule and Compensation:

Monday-Friday

8:45 am -12:30 pm

Per MFT (Teacher's Union) Contract. $37.08 an hour.

Physical and Mental Demands / Work Environment:

The physical demands and environmental characteristics described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Must be mobile with the ability to get from one location in the office or work site(s) to other locations in the office or work site(s)
Ability to stay up to date in changes in technology and data basis required.
Ability to sit or stand for long periods
Ability to lift or carry objects less than thirty (30) pounds
Ability to perform manipulative skills such as writing and typing
Ability to see and read objects closely, such as wiring, labels on equipment, reading/proofreading a report, using a computer monitor, filing and/or retrieving information from a filing system, and verifying the accuracy of financial information
Ability to hear normal sounds with background noise, as in using a telephone or radio, distinguish verbal communication, and communicate through speech, including using a radio
Ability to learn and acquire an understanding of new information, methodologies, and techniques, and how they apply to school goals and operations
Memory adequate to perform tasks/assignments given over long periods
Ability to concentrate on a task for more than 60 minutes

Disclaimers:

The supplemental job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to a position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description, provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification. This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Connecticut requires that any person (teachers, administrators, special service staff members, teachers’ aides, custodians, cafeteria employees, etc.) who is hired by a local or regional board of education submit to a state and national criminal history record check within the first 30 days of the date of employment. The process includes the checking of fingerprints by the State Police Bureau of Identification and the F.B.I. The results of the criminal history record checks (both state and federal) are reported to the employing school district. If the district receives notice of a conviction of a crime by a person holding a certificate, authorization or permit issued by the State Board of Education, the district shall notify the Bureau of Certification and Professional Development.

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The Middletown Board of Education is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, ancestry, alienage, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or pregnancy in any of its education programs, activities, or employment policies. All educational programs and offerings, including vocational education and extracurricular activities, subscribe to this policy.

Adult Education Science Teacher