Posted 3w ago

7th Grade Science Teacher

@ Van Buren School District
Van Buren, Arkansas, United States
$50k-$75k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Plan lessons, Deliver instruction, Manage classroom
Requirements Summary:Bachelor’s degree; valid AR teaching license (K-6 or Middle Level); clean background check; effective communication; knowledge of technology.
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Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities



  • Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans based on district approved curriculum

  • Provide individualized and small group instruction as needed to create a personalized learning experience for each student

  • Maintains a safe, organized classroom through effective classroom management

  • Establishes and maintains appropriate relationships with students, parents, community members and staff

  • Communicates regularly with parents regarding their child’s academic and behavioral progress

  • Collaborates with all instructional staff and other school personnel

  • Evaluates students’ academic growth by administering developmentally appropriate assessments, maintaining accurate records and preparing progress reports

  • Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth by participating in professional development and other meetings as needed in accordance with District and Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) guidelines

  • Maintains a professional appearance and demonstrates behavior that is conscientious and responsible

  • Performs other duties as assigned by principal


Qualifications



  • Bachelor’s Degree

  • Valid AR teaching license (K-6 or Middle Level)

  • Clean background check

  • Effective oral and written communication skills

  • Knowledge of relevant technology


Physical requirements*



  • Be able to stand for the majority of the school day in order to effectively monitor and supervise students

  • Be able to walk short distances to supervise students between classrooms and activities

  • Be able to sit, stand, lean, reach, bend, lift and squat to assist students as needed

  • Be able to walk on uneven surfaces (playground)

  • Be able to walk up and down stairs

  • Be outside in all weather conditions for assigned duty (recess, before school drop offs, after school pick- ups and field trips)


*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


 


Reports to:  Assistant Principal/Principal


 


Contract: 190 days


 


Opening is for the 2026-2027 school year.