TITLE: Middle School Science Teacher

DEPARTMENT: Instructional

REPORTS TO: Principal or Designee

DATE PREPARED/REVISED: March 25, 2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND POSITION OVERVIEW

Global Community Charter School (GCCS) is a Harlem-based International Baccalaureate (IB) World School that is innovative, inquiry-based, culturally competent and provides students with a comprehensive and rigorous curriculum that encourages critical and creative thinking. Middle school Science teachers are responsible for establishing and maintaining a classroom where whole group and small group instruction, discussion, projects, and cooperative work engage students, keep classes focused, and infuse a lasting desire to learn in all.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Utilize knowledge of students, instructional content, and curricular resources to design differentiated units and lesson plans aligned to relevant New York State Next Generation standards
Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards
Evaluate academic achievement and progress towards learning objectives through detailed data analysis of student performance on a wide variety of metrics
Create a culturally responsive classroom environment that promotes respect and global awareness
Collaborate with colleagues to support interdisciplinary learning and school-wide goals
Engage in coaching cycles and implement research-based strategies that maximize one’s own performance and that of one’s students
Reflect on one’s own progress as an educator and seek out professional resources to continuously improve one’s practice; actively participate in professional development workshops and opportunities as laid out in the school and professional development calendars
Build relationships and manage student behavior and classroom routines to maximize learning time and create a positive classroom environment
Foster meaningful relationships with students and parents that drive students to invest in their learning and make academic gains
Provide academic supports, instructional practices, and management needs as mandated on the IEP
Support in the writing of IEP reports, attend IEP meetings and ensure appropriate accommodations are given to students during assessments
Ability to work closely with other adults, including in co-taught classrooms, to effectively share responsibility for student learning and progress
Utilize student data collected to drive instruction and intervention; be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards
Celebrate student achievement and progress in class and during school wide events
Lead additional classes, such as electives, SETSS or small groups, as needed and as the schedule allows
Model, promote and embodied the International Baccalaureate learner profile to create a cohesive school culture of academic and personal success
Support the school as directed by the Principal and other leaders

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is a must; M.A., Ed.M or Master’s degree in education preferred
New York State Certification for relevant grades or demonstrated progress towards obtaining certification within the next two years
Demonstrate solid knowledge and understanding of content matter and education best practices
Two years of demonstrated success as a full-time teacher in this grade band or content area preferred
Demonstrated success working in a high-performing, urban school setting preferred
Evidence of excellence in teaching through continuous learning and data analysis
Be a team player - a desire to work in a team-oriented environment and collaborate effectively with colleagues
Dedication to GCCS’ mission

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