Middle School Science Teacher (7th Grade)

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TIME Updated:March 2026

Science

Teacher Middle School BASIC FUNCTIONS: The Science Teacher is responsible for teaching scientific concepts and principles while

helping

students

develop

critical

thinking,

inquiry,

and

problem-solving

skills.

They

guide

students

in

understanding

topics

such

as

biology,

chemistry,

physics,

or

earth

science

through

hands-on

experiments,

analysis,

and

discussion.

They

assess

student

learning,

provide

feedback,

and

foster

a

positive

learning

environment.

The

teacher

maintains

accurate

records,

communicates

with

parents

and

colleagues,

and

takes

part

in

professional

development

to

support

student

success. QUALIFICATIONS : 1.

Bachelor's

degree

or

higher

and/or

mastery

of

core

subject:

Science

2.

Valid,

active

Pennsylvania

Teaching

Certification

in

Biology

7-12,

General

Science

7-12,

Chemistry

7-12,

and/or

Physics

7-12,

or

Grades

4-8

(4-6

all

subjects,

7-8

Science),

required

(dual

certification

in

Mathematics,

a

plus).

3.

Prior

successful

full-time

teaching

experience,

preferred.

4.

Proficient

computer

skills;

strong

analytical,

verbal,

and

written

communication

skills;

leadership

experience

in

a

school

setting;

excellent

organizational

and

time

management

abilities.

5.

Ability

to

define

problems,

collect

and

analyze

data,

establish

facts,

draw

conclusions,

motivate

students,

and

maintain

accurate

records,

including

disciplinary

and

confidential

information.

6.

Works

independently

with

minimal

supervision

and

collaborates

effectively

within

a

team.

7.

Accepts

responsibility

and

demonstrates

self-motivation.

8.

Exhibits

a

strong

work

ethic,

effective

classroom

management,

and

the

ability

to

multitask

efficiently.

9.

Models

professional

and

ethical

standards

in

interactions

with

students,

parents,

colleagues,

and

the

community. REPORTS TO: Middle School Principal STATUS: Full-Time, 10-Month SCHEDULE: 7:15am-3:15pm, Monday-Friday CLASSIFICATION: Exempt, Salaried LOCATION: State Road Campus - Upper School PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.

Instruction

and

Curriculum

a.

Plan

and

deliver

engaging

whole-group,

small-group,

and

individualized

instruction

aligned

with

grade-level

standards

to

promote

meaningful

learning

and

skill

development.

b.

Use

a

variety

of

instructional

strategies

and

resources

to

support

students'

academic,

social,

and

developmental

growth.

c.

Monitor

student

progress

using

formative

and

summative

assessments;

use

data

to

adjust

instruction

and

provide

targeted

support.

d.

Select

and

adapt

instructional

materials,

technology,

and

learning

activities

to

meet

diverse

learning

needs

and

interests.

e.

Provide

appropriate

supports,

scaffolds,

and

extensions

to

ensure

all

students

access

and

engage

with

the

curriculum.

f.

Contribute

to

ongoing

curriculum

review

and

offer

recommendations

to

strengthen

instructional

practices

and

student

outcomes.

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2.

Classroom

Management

and

Student

Support

a.

Establish

and

maintain

a

safe,

positive,

and

rigorous

learning

environment

that

promotes

student

engagement.

b.

Manage

classroom

behavior

effectively

and

consistently,

following

school

and

district

policies.

c.

Monitor

student

performance,

provide

feedback,

and

communicate

progress

with

students,

parents,

and

guardians.

d.

Collaborate

with

special

education

staff,

counselors,

and

colleagues

to

support

students'

academic,

social,

and

emotional

needs.

3.

Professional

Standards

a.

Demonstrate

professionalism,

integrity,

and

ethical

conduct

in

all

interactions

with

students,

families,

and

colleagues

by

adhering

to

the

highest

ethical

and

professional

standards

as

outlined

in

the

Pennsylvania

Code

of

Professional

Practice

and

Conduct

for

Educators.

b.

Share

a

commitment

to

the

mission,

goals,

and

objectives

of

AGCS,

and

serve

as

an

advocate

for

student

success.

c.

Engage

in

continuous

professional

learning

and

mandatory

in-service

training

to

remain

current

with

best

practices

in

instruction,

curriculum,

assessment,

student

support,

and

classroom

management.

d.

Ensure

the

safety

and

well-being

of

all

students

by

maintaining

proper

supervision,

adhering

to

school

safety

policies,

and

following

mandated

reporting

requirements.

e.

Maintain

accurate

and

confidential

records

of

student

information,

attendance,

grades,

and

progress.

f.

Meet

course-specific

and

school-wide

student

performance

goals

reliably

and

responsibly.

g.

Exhibit

reliability

and

accountability

by

meeting

deadlines,

arriving

on

time,

and

fulfilling

assigned

responsibilities.

4.

Collaboration

and

Communication

a.

Work

cooperatively

with

parents,

staff,

and

administration

to

support

student

learning

and

provide

necessary

information.

b.

Collaborate

with

colleagues

to

support

student

learning,

curriculum

alignment,

and

school-wide

instructional

goals.

c.

Participate

actively

in

departmental,

school,

and

district

meetings,

professional

development

opportunities,

and

in-service

training.

d.

Meet

professional

obligations

by

participating

in

open

houses,

parent-teacher

conferences,

back-to-school

nights,

and

other

school

events.

e.

Support

school

operations

by

assisting

with

car

line,

bus

duty,

lunch

supervision,

dismissal,

and

other

assigned

duties.

5.

Fulfill

all

work

responsibilities

in

alignment

with

established

performance

goals

and

annual

evaluation

measures.

6.

Perform

other

responsibilities

as

assigned

by

the

Supervisor,

Principal,

or

Head

of

School. EQUIPMENT USED: Standard office equipment (computer, printer, copier, telephone, etc.), Instructional technology

(interactive

whiteboard,

projector,

educational

software,

etc.),

Subject-specific

equipment

and

materials

as

required,

walkie-talkie

110

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• 484-667-5000
• F AX :

484-667-4101

• www.agcharter.org

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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.

Regularly

required

to

sit,

stand,

walk,

kneel,

bend,

reach,

go

up

and

down

stairs,

and

move

throughout

the

school

building

and

campus

during

the

workday.

Use

of

hands

and

fingers

for

writing,

typing,

operating

technology,

and

handling

materials.

Ability

to

hear,

speak,

and

see

clearly-including

close,

distance,

and

peripheral

vision,

depth

perception,

and

the

ability

to

adjust

focus.

Occasionally

lift

and/or

move

up

to

20-25

pounds .

WORK CONDITIONS:

Primarily

in

a

classroom

setting

but

may

also

include

offices,

gymnasiums,

cafeterias,

libraries,

outdoor

areas,

and

school

grounds.

Regular

interaction

with

students,

parents,

and

staff

in

a

fast-paced

and

sometimes

noisy

environment,

which

may

require

concentration

amidst

distractions.

Participation

in

emergency

drills

and

adherence

to

all

school

safety

policies

and

procedures.

REQUIRED TRAVEL : Occasionally travels between the Early Learning Center and State Road Campus.

110

E AST

S TATE

R OAD

• W EST

G ROVE

• PA

19390

• 484-667-5000
• F AX :

484-667-4101

• www.agcharter.org