Secondary Science Teacher - Rhode Island School for the Deaf

FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES • Knowledge and respect for the cultural norms and language of the Deaf community. • Experience establishing a creative environment in which science is explored, discovered, and observed both in and out of the classroom. • Experience working with children and implementing effective science instruction. • Experience collaborating with colleagues to build an interdisciplinary world-class science program while cultivating a school environment that prioritizes science and makes learning visible to the community. • Proficiency in delivering content area knowledge; ability to teach science classes including classroom instruction and lab rules and safety regulations and ensuring that all students understand classroom expectations • Knowledge of instructional technology and its applications to the teaching of science. • Deliver a rigorous and relevant science curriculum while maintaining a positive learning environment. • Plan, develop, and execute lesson plans and provide instruction for individual students, small groups, and remedial instruction to meet the unique learning needs of students or subgroups. • Assess student learning by using a variety of formal and informal methods. • Apply knowledge of best practices in curriculum, instruction, and assessment, and methods of supporting and extending instruction and student learning. • Prepare and correct examinations and proctor state assessments. • Assess student learning to inform instruction. • Apply knowledge of school policies and city and state laws. • Participate in conferences with students and parents; individual guidance of students; and service on school committees. • Participate in appropriate professional development activities to stay current in assigned teaching fields, programs, and discipline, as well as in the delivery of remote learning. • Attend professional development days mandated by the Principal • Provide synchronous and asynchronous remote learning instruction when directed by the Principal or per teaching assignment. • Participate in the IEP process as needed. • Manage recording and publishing student attendance and grading system on the school information system. • Communicate school and district programs, policies, and procedures to students, staff, parents, and community, as directed by the Director. • Participate in Professional Development/Professional Learning Communities (PLC), New Staff Orientation (as applicable): to provide exceptional student achievement; to establish the foundations for successful classrooms: ambitious vision and goals, purposeful long-term plans, and unit plans, rigorous assessments, strong relationships, and positive classroom cultures. • Use student data to inform decision-making, develop and modify curriculum, and develop targeted and differentiated instruction (interventions/enrichment). • Implement school-adopted curricular resources. Assist with the creation, completion, and presentation of school reports, as well as required reports for the district. • Determine the need for curricular materials, assessment materials, and instructional resources; communicate ordering needs with the Principal. • Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.