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NOTRE DAME DE SION SCHOOL

POSITION PROFILE

POSITION TITLE: High School Science Instructor (Biology and Environmental Science)

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Full Time/Exempt  

REPORTS TO: High School Principal

A science  instructor at Notre Dame de Sion High School not only provides high quality, innovative, and rigorous  instruction, but is instrumental in our school goal to develop students who are well-rounded, faith-filled citizens and servant leaders.  This is accomplished in an atmosphere of love, respect, hopefulness, openness, and by building connections through relationships.  

Sion educators are:

Confident Practitioners: they know their subject and the instructional  techniques to help students meet educational goals.  

Growth-Minded Learners:  they  understand  that knowledge is not finite - students and teachers can grow, learn new things, and accomplish tasks they never knew were possible.

Mindful Communicators: they communicate in a way that is solution-focused, timely, and positive.  This includes verbal, written, and non-verbal communication.

Collaborative Team Players: they pitch in and help with events outside their classroom to make Sion a place that is rich in community and models servant leadership.

Inclusive Community Builders:  they use language and actions that are never destructive of egos. They ensure that students and other faculty members feel a sense of belonging at Sion.  

QUALIFYING CHARACTERISTICS:

• Knowledge and understanding of and commitment to the Sion mission.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Science Education, Biology, Environmental Science or related subject matter. Special consideration given to candidates with Master’s degrees in subject area with the ability to teach dual high school/college courses.
• Knowledge of best practices in instruction and curricular design for science, including design thinking, experiential learning, modeling, authentic assessment, and standards-based curriculum development.
• Deep understanding of the specific needs of adolescent girl development, including social emotional needs.
• Demonstrated classroom management and facilitative skills.
• Demonstrated lab management and safety skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with students, parents, faculty and staff.
• Flexibility in working with a variety of faculty across the divisions on faculty committees.
• Ability to set goals and accept professional feedback.
• Must demonstrate competency with school related technology.
• Maintain professional credentials as required by Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) or other accrediting agencies.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Effectively integrates professional standards of science education, into every day classroom instruction and curriculum design.
• Prepares and implements lesson plans for such instruction.
• Collaborates with faculty in all disciplines with an eye towards providing interdisciplinary opportunities. Employ a variety of progressive educational strategies that make learning engaging, experiential, productive, and enriching.
• Incorporates the skills from the Sion Success Outcomes into sciencecurriculum.
• Creates and teaches a two-week, place based, experiential learning course as a part of Sion's Deep Dive programming.
• Utilizes ACT data to inform instruction and improve student learning.
• Works with the STEAM director and Principal towards the continual refinement and improvement of the Math and Science program.
• Map curriculum to ACT Standards and Sion Success Outcomes.
• Participates in general duties such as study hall supervision, class coverage for absent teachers, and supervision at after school events (i.e. dances, athletic events, etc.).
• Maintains current attendance and student records.
• Attends all required professional development, faculty and staff meetings, parent meetings, and any special meeting(s) requested by the administration.
• Continues personal and professional development conferences and other development opportunities to ensure that teaching practices remain current.
• Assists with other projects, programs and planning as assigned by the High School Principal.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work in a classroom environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts.
• Occasionally bend, stoop, and squat.
• May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time.
• Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
• Work primarily in a traditional climate controlled environment.
• Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination & Diversity

Notre Dame de Sion is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community.  Candidates who have experience working with a wide range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experience in these areas. 

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The above description covers the most significant duties performed, but does not exclude assignments not mentioned.

About Notre Dame de Sion High School

Notre Dame de Sion in Kansas City is an independent, Catholic school affiliated with the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph as well as the Congregation of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Sion. The school is owned by a lay corporation and governed by a board of trustees. The campuses include a college preparatory high school for girls and a co-educational elementary and middle school for students pre-kindergarten through grade eight. The Catholic value of respect for the worth and dignity of each individual permeates the atmosphere and culture of the school and is reflected in the loving, nurturing relationships that form among the faculty, staff, volunteers, parents, students, and visiting Sisters of Notre Dame de Sion. Generations of Kansas Citians can attest to the importance of what Sion continues to provide: a unique learning environment that reflects the love God has for each person in his/her individuality and for each culture in its distinctiveness. For over a century, Notre Dame de Sion has continued to encourage students and their families to believe they can and DO make a difference in the world by “Educating Minds. Expanding Hearts. Empowering Lives.”

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