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Henrico County Public Schools
Permanent Substitute
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What they do
A Science Teacher teaches in the natural science fields for elementary to secondary school students. Most science courses taught prior to high school are general, with specialization occurring later in high school. Teachers may teach specialized courses in physics, biology or chemistry. Other topics taught include physical science, computer science, astronomy, and geology.
$66,164 / year median in Virginia
+7% projected growth
Job Description
General Statement of Duties The employee in this classification provides instruction to students in the assigned school. Assumes responsibility for all aspects of classroom instruction, assessments and behavior management on a short term or long term basis. Implements teacher created lesson plans or works collaboratively with a team of educators to generate lesson plans, providing differentiated strategies to instruct students at all levels in all content areas. The daily assignment within that school will vary depending upon the need for substitutes. Essential Duties Improvises lessons in emergency situations where the teacher is unable to provide detailed lesson plans Plans, prepares and delivers appropriate curriculum content to students Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all learning activities Uses the curriculum of the district to plan daily instructional activities Remains current in best practices for instructional delivery, assessment and behavior management Assesses student learning using multiple tools on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs Creates positive educational climate for students Maintains order within the classroom setting in accordance with division guidelines regarding student behavior management Supervises students in non-classroom time (before school, after school, student activities, and fire drills) Collaborates with other faculty in planning and delivering instruction to students Communicates regularly with parents, administration, and other staff as needed Incorporates and models appropriate use of technology to support instruction and student learning Ensures compliance with existing applicable federal and state statutes and local policies, regulations and guidelines related to public schools Performs other related duties as required. Additional Information