Hybrid ANTICIPATED SCIENCE TEACHER FULL TIME PROBATIONARY 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR - BIOLOGY bei West Irondequoit Central School District

Posting Date – August 18, 2025

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Secondary Science Teacher 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY  

The Secondary Science teacher will create a welcoming and inclusive class environment favorable to learning and personal growth for all students in alignment with the district’s mission and core commitments. 

IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY  

Curriculum & Instruction  

• Plan and implement instruction based upon district standards and best instructional practices aligned to the K-12 instructional model. 

• Implement the instructional program, including practices to support a multi-tiered system of support. 

• Establish positive relationships and rapport with students, parents, and staff members. 

• Understand and implement culturally responsive curriculum which is standards based. 

Assessment 

• Utilize formative and summative assessment to monitor and differentiate instructional practice based upon learners. 

• Analyze class building, district, and state assessment data to inform curriculum implementation and instructional decisions.  

• Document student progress, learning, and outcomes; address specific educational needs of students; and provide feedback to students, parents/guardians and administration regarding student progress. 

Resource Management  

• Create a safe and positive learning environment to support all students. 

• Maintain professional competence through in-service education, coursework, and professional growth activities. 

Working with Students 

• Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to be productive citizens. 

• Continually support student growth academically, socially and emotionally. 

Maintaining Effective Communication with the Community 

• Collaborate with colleagues, district leadership and families to create a classroom culture that supports high expectations for student learning. 

• Provide regular and effective communication w/families to support home/school connections. 

Other 

• Abide by employment provisions provided for in the collective bargaining agreement.  

• Mandatory reporter for incidents of child abuse, harassment, intimidation, bullying, fights, substance abuse etc. 

• Observe strict confidentiality regarding student data and information. 

QUALIIFICATIONS 

• Valid teaching certificate for the State of New York with required endorsement in area of assignment  

• Prior experience in the school setting preferred, but not required.  

• Successful New York State fingerprint clearance  

AUTHORITY 

• The Secondary Science teacher is directly responsible to the building principal and district leadership.