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Chemistry/Physics Instructor

Position Category Teaching - High School
Position Type Certified Instructional Personnel
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School District Central Technology Center - Drumright Campus
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Drumright, OK
United States

Description

POSITION: Chemistry/Physics Instructor

RESPONSIBLE TO: Campus Director

CONTRACT: 10-month position

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: To instruct high school students in chemistry and physics. Responsible for effective relevant instruction (theory and practical). Responsible for curriculum development.

EDUCATION: BS Degree; chemistry and physics teaching certification or able to obtain certification within one year.

EXPERIENCE: Teaching experience within the last three years preferred.

SKILLS: Must have good interpersonal relationship skills and utilize good verbal and written communications. Be able to develop or modify curriculum to meet individual program requirements. Must be a good role model.

OTHER: Knowledge of and the ability to use the effective schooling approach to instruction.

DEPENDABILITY: Regular attendance following a designated work schedule. Must be able to work extended hours and additional days/evenings as required by position responsibilities.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS: Ability to lift 30 pounds from floor to a four-foot level. Requires stooping, bending, pulling, pushing and carrying. Must be able to set up lab experiences which complement instruction. Ability to stand for long periods of time and to move about the classroom.

EMOTIONAL EFFORT: Moderate to extreme. Must deal with multiple students working on a variety of projects simultaneously. Must carry out daily and long-term instructional preparations requiring concentrated efforts and overtime work as needed. Must deal with student discipline problems, which may create high stress. Must periodically submit required reports within short time periods. Must be flexible.

PERSONNEL
CLASSIFICATION: Certified Instructional Personnel

Required Qualifications BS Degree; chemistry and physics teaching certification or able to obtain certification within one year.
Preferred Qualifications Teaching experience within the last three years preferred.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. To provide effective instruction in science.

2. Enrich the curriculum with related resources (guest speakers, audio visuals, demonstrations, teams, etc.)

3. Develop and implement a sequenced curriculum necessary for instruction of high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors in order to emphasize time on task.

4. Attend training and obtain certification for Project Lead the Way.

5. Maintain an organized equipment and tool room with an effective management system.

6. Maintain proper safety in classroom/shop.

7. Develop and utilize an active advisory committee, consisting of at least five members from business and industry.

8. Facilitate recruitment, enrollment, placement and follow-up activities with all students.

9. Sponsor student organization activities and relate leadership instruction to curriculum.

10. Work with immediate supervisor for constant student and program evaluation, improvement and planning.

11. Utilize proper administrative procedures for processing, purchasing, administrative duties, budget information, student attendance and student activities, etc.

12. Serve as a role model for students as demonstrated by dress, work ethics, professionalism, technical knowledge and taking pride in the vocation.

13. Maintain memberships in educational and related professional organizations.

14. Continue professional growth through college credit courses, workshops, and/or other sources of training.

15. Prepare and submit reports and other documents as required by the Board of Education, Central Tech Administration and the Oklahoma Department of Career Tech Education.

16. Attend all faculty/staff meetings, professional training, school meetings, and functions as required.

17. Uphold the policies and procedures of the Central Tech Board of Education.
Include the following materials with your application: Cover Letter
Include the following materials with your application: Resume
Application Instructions To apply, submit a letter of application with resume and confirmation of any required certification to:

LaDonna Gear, Campus Director
Central Tech
3 CT Circle
Drumright, OK 74030
Email: Ladonna.gear@centraltech.edu
Fax: 918-352-2441
Contact Name LaDonna Gear
Contact Email ladonna.gear@centraltech.edu