Details: Stratford Public Schools invites applications for the following: High School Science Teacher Location: Stratford High School Date Available: Immediately Job Requirements: Plans data driven instruction that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of established district curriculum goals, establishes and communicates clear objectives to the students for all lessons, units and projects. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs of capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved. Strives by instruction and action to implement the district’s philosophy of education, instructional goals and objectives and performance expectations. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis; provides progress reports as required, and communicates with parents as deemed necessary. Diagnoses the learning challenges of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of school and/or district specialists as required. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Maintains an ongoing program of professional growth that satisfies district requirements but also satisfies personal expectations as a professional. Attend established traditional school sponsored activities (e.g. Back to School Night, Open House, programs, activities) agreed upon by the building administrator and the faculty consistent with the teachers’ contract. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence. Qualifications: Appropriate content/ program area educator teaching certification from the Connecticut State Department of Education. Biology (030) or Chemistry (031) or Physics (032) or Earth Science (033) or General Science (034). Bachelor’s Degree with appropriate license or Master’s Degree with appropriate content area license preferred and/or expected within 5 years.