Summary
Description
The Brooklyn Center Community School (BCCS) District is seeking applicants to join our district as a High School Science Teacher (.6 ECA and .4 Insight Online). This position is for the 2024-2025 school year!
BCCS is looking for applicants driven to uphold our Mission: To become a justice-center school community who fuels the unique genius of each student.
BCCS Core Values – Written on a foundation of student voice, our district core values communicate the culture and character of Brooklyn Center Community Schools.
- We demonstrate passion, pride, and perseverance
- We acknowledge and disrupt oppressive systems
- Our diversity fuels learning
- We fiercely lead in justice-centered educated
- We stand front and center
Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students’ skills and competence in one or more fields of science, including general science, earth science, biology, physiology, chemistry, and physics; develops students skills and abilities in scientific methods and problem-solving, as well as an understanding of the application of science in the solution of practical problems.
Essential Functions
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials; develops individual programs for special needs students.
- Translates lesson plans into learning experiences.
- Integrates subject area content and technology.
- Instruct students in area(s) of specialization and subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
- Supervises students to ensure a safe, supportive, culturally responsive, equitable, and welcoming learning environment.
- Deliver personalized instruction to each student by encouraging interactive learning.
- Monitors, advises, coaches, and supports student behavior management to ensure a safe, supportive, welcoming learning environment.
- Adapts teaching materials and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge students.
- Develops standards for critical analysis through group discussions.
- Assesses, identifies and evaluates needs of students; provides instruction in individual or group sessions; establishes and maintains standards of behavior.
- Creates and implements behavior modification programs for special needs students.
- Administers standardized tests in accordance with established procedures.
- Encourages students to think independently, develop and express original ideas.
- Evaluates student progress; maintains appropriate records; prepares progress reports.
- Communicates with students, student counselors and parents through conferences and other means.
- Maintains professional competence through in-service education and self-selected professional books and instructional materials.
- Selects and requisitions books and instructional materials.
- Orders instructional supplies and materials.
- Participates in curriculum development programs, faculty committees and student activity sponsorship as required.
- Attends meetings and training sessions as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Additional Duties
– Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
– Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel Requirements
– Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
– Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
– Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
– Knowledge of a wide range of science subject areas, including general science, earth science, biology, physiology, chemistry, physics, and other related areas (e.g., mathematics).
– Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
– Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
– Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
– Ability to organize and coordinate work.
– Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
– Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
– Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
– Works in standard office and school building environments.
Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.
Pay and Benefits: Competitive Pay and Benefits based on the contract
Qualifications: State Certification as a Science Teacher or as required for position.
Why Choose BCCS?
- Flexible and Affordable Health Insurance Options
- Dental Insurance
- Group Life and AD&D Insurance
- Supplemental Life and Dependent Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Full-service community school
- Sand Creek: Supportive counseling and coaching
- Staff Wellness Opportunities: Annual benefits fair, wellness challenges and campaigns, free yoga and personal trainer sessions
- NeoPath Health Clinic: Onsite medical care to help you improve your overall health and wellness. The clinic offers all of the primary care services you would expect from a family physician/general practitioner.
We’re not a community on the fringe, we’re a community moving toward a center. Moving in unison with a shift in cultural expectations. Our voice and achievement will not be disqualified, we’re moving toward a change in history and hearts. Standing FRONT AND CENTER so we are seen and heard.
Application Process:
Please select this link to learn more about Brooklyn Center Community Schools: https://www.brooklyncenterschools.org/
Please select this link to apply online: https://www.applitrack.com/brooklyncenterschools/onlineapp/
BROOKLYN CENTER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Brooklyn Center Community Schools is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable Equal Opportunity laws, directives, and regulations of Federal, State, and Local governing bodies or agencies. Brooklyn Center Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, gender identity and expression, disability, age, or status.
