SCIENCE – 1.0 FTE JobID: 10961
Position Type:
High School Teaching/ Science - General
Date Posted:
4/1/2024
Location:
West High School
Date Available:
AUGUST 2024
Closing Date:
04/12/2024
The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer. Duties & Responsibilities:(Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships) ENDORSEMENT REQUIRED[152]OR[156]OR[185]
Ability to teach Davenport Science curriculum and Next Generation Science Standards
Possess competence in computer and technology skills and familiarity with SBAR
Communicate with parents as appropriate and on a consistent basis.
Positive feeling about ALL students.
Flexibility in meeting the needs of student and the school.
Recognition of the need for confidentiality with respect to student and parental rights and privacy as well as confidentiality of all conversation and hard copy information.
Ability to meet and interact positively with the public.
Willingness to work with technology as it relates to student and building needs.
Ability and willingness to work in a collaborative manner with other teachers to meet the needs of students with special learning needs.
A full understanding of CTT (Collaborative Teacher Teams) as well as PLC (Professional Learning Communities).
Willingness to serve on one or more building committees.
Successful candidate must possess strong inter-personal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential.
Good attendance and punctuality are a must to ensure that all duties and responsibilities of the job are performed successfully.
Must be willing to support and implement Davenport’s multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) for both behavior and academics.
Physical Requirements of Position:(HBV ?Yes ?No)(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to -
Sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties.
Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs. such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture.
Must be able to supervise students in all types of weather.
Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
Must be able to implement Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies, including appropriate physical restraint procedures and escorting.
Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Noise level is quiet to loud.
Work may be indoors and/or outdoors.
Work may be in non-air-conditioned rooms.
Substance-free environment.
Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, or the public.
Direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of student.
Special Qualification Desired:(Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)
Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in science.
Maintains appropriate communication with administration, staff, and parents.