Job Description:
Science Teacher - Pattonville High School - 2025-2026 School Year
 
Pattonville School District is seeking a passionate and dedicated Science Teacher to join our team. We are committed to creating a nurturing learning environment where diversity is valued, knowledge empowers students, and commitment leads to success. The ideal candidate will inspire young learners, foster a love of learning, and support students in becoming responsible and engaged citizens.

Position Summary: The Science Teacher, under the general supervision of the school principal(s), promotes student learning by fostering critical and creative thinking through engaging, inquiry-based instruction. The position designs and delivers science lessons and hands-on learning experiences aligned with district curriculum, supports individual and small-group instruction to meet diverse learning needs, and maintains a safe and supportive learning environment. The Science Teacher monitors and documents student progress and communicates effectively with students, parents/guardians, and administrators regarding learning outcomes, expectations, and instructional goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Promotes critical and creative thinking, inquiry, and analysis through engaging, standards-aligned instruction.
• Establishes and maintains a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment conducive to individualized and small-group instruction.
• Develops and implements lesson plans and instructional materials that translate into meaningful learning experiences and maximize instructional time.
• Designs and facilitates science-based learning activities, including research projects, demonstrations, experiments, and laboratory experiences, to support conceptual understanding and application.
• Monitors and assesses student learning and progress on an ongoing basis to inform instructional decisions.
• Differentiates instruction and provides individual and small-group support to meet diverse student learning needs.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and timely records of student achievement, grading, and attendance in accordance with district and building procedures and policies.
• Builds and maintains effective communication with students and parents/guardians to encourage family engagement and support student learning.
• Implements and enforces school and district behavior expectations to promote a positive and effective learning environment.
• Collaborates with colleagues and participates in faculty meetings, professional learning communities, and committees as assigned.
• Selects and utilizes appropriate instructional materials, resources, and tools consistent with district curriculum requirements.
• Engages in ongoing professional development to remain current with best practices, instructional strategies, and developments in the educational field.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelors or masters degree from an accredited college or university.
• Missouri Biology 9-12 certification
• Missouri General/Unified Science or Physics 9-12 certification
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and student success.

Additional Duties:

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal(s).

(The responsibilities listed above are representative of the position and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties.) 

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 on student learning styles.
• Knowledge of elementary school reading curriculum and concepts.
• Ability to use learning software applications as needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and their parents/guardians.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

Why Join Us?

• A supportive community dedicated to student achievement.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A district that values innovation and collaboration.

Work Hours: 7.25 hours per day; 5 days per week