Lynnhaven is looking for a full-time Middle School Math and Science Teacher for the 2021-2022 school year. The individual will teach Integrated Science for middle school students and middle school mathematics. Class size is between 3-5 students. Teachers have 3 classes per term. The teacher will engage in the following functions: instruct students individually and/or in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students’ varying needs and interests; establish clear objectives for all lessons and projects and communicate objectives to students; develop lesson plans and instructional materials for class activities; prepare students for advancement by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and perseverance with challenging tasks; observe and evaluate student performance; use technologies in the teaching/learning process; communicate student progress with parent(s) and collaborate to determine priorities for the student development; demonstrate ability to lead and facilitate diverse groups of students with the understanding of group dynamics; collaborate with other staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods; participate in professional training and/or coursework as needed and required; and perform other responsibilities as needed.

Teaching Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to use research-based principles of effective instruction.
• Organize instruction using learning objectives with clearly defined student outcomes
• Employ teaching strategies congruent with planned student outcomes
• Select teaching strategies emphasizing student involvement and hands on activities 
• Monitor student learning and pace instruction as prescribed by the Dean of Teaching and Learning or designated staff 

• Develop and maintain an environment conducive to effective student learning
• Develop written rules of classroom behavior and communicate those rules to all students
• Enforce written rules for classroom behavior
• Communicate course goals and academic expectations to students
• Provide for the health and safety of student in all instructional settings

• Prepare effectively for class
• Prepare daily lesson plans
• Provide instruction predicated on course goals objectives, aligned with Lynnhaven’s adopted standards

• Develop and communicate appropriate grading standards to students
• Establish written grading standards that are clear and incorporate a variety of graded activities
• Assure that grading standards are explained and available to parents

• Develop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships
• Model personal behaviors of honesty, fairness, courtesy consideration, respect, and cultural awareness and responsibility
• Maintain a cooperative relationship with administration, staff, students and parents
• Share appropriate information with parents and with other staff members that promotes positive interpersonal relationships

• Provide documentation of students’ progress
• Provide timely and accurate feedback/documentation to students, parents, and appropriate staff members
• Assign and check homework and provide feedback to students
• Maintain appropriate records of student performance

• Build motivation and interest in learning
• Exhibit personal interest and encourage student interest in the subject area 
• Maintain a current awareness of literature/activities in subject area

• Maintain an ongoing personal program of professional growth and development
• Develop and implement annually an approved plan for professional growth and development
• Identify and request to attend professional workshop activities intended to increase the teacher’s instructional effectiveness
• Participate in Lynnhaven sponsored in service offerings appropriate to assignment

• Provide a variety of classroom techniques and methods
• Promote high levels of achievement in relation to individual student abilities
• Use techniques and methodologies appropriate to student abilities
• Utilize current and relevant subject matter

• Maintain a high altitude and attitude of helping in the total Lynnhaven atmosphere and experience.