High School Life Science Teacher

Norris High School is accepting applications for a high school science teacher for the 2025-26 school year.  The Norris Science Department strives to prepare critically thinking students in the areas of Physical Science, Chemical Science, Earth Science, Biological Science, and other natural sciences.  The candidate chose to fill this position will work closely with experienced science teachers in the high school in planning program curriculum.  Specifically, this teacher will be responsible for teaching primarily biology and forensic science.

Teaching Responsibilities

  • Teaches basic skills, knowledge, and strategies of Earth Science, Physical Science, and Biology while utilizing the courses of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.

  • Leads effective instruction in a classroom setting.

  • Evaluates each student’s growth in skills, knowledge, and contribution in the science curricular areas.

  • Provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of students.

  • Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive environment in the classroom.

Professional Responsibilities

  • Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district, and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.

  • Leads effective instruction in a laboratory setting.

  • Provides appropriate safety instruction and makes safety checks on equipment to ensure the overall safety of students.

  • Works cooperatively with other science teachers at the middle and high school levels in planning a balanced science program.

  • Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines.

  • Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress.

  • Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping students solve problems.

  • Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.

  • Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.

Administrative Responsibilities

 

  • Selects and requisitions consumable supplies, equipment, and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.

  • Maintains control of storage and use of school-owned property.

  • Participates in the curriculum review process and other professional development programs.

  • Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.

  • Performs other duties as needed, as assigned by the supervisor.

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Zone 5

Grades

9–12

Category

Science

Additional Information

Benefits (2024-25 Negotiated Agreement)

  • Base pay for 2024-25: $40,100.00
  • All years of service accepted.  4% vertical, 5% horizontal salary schedule
  • Full single or family insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
  • 88 hours (11 days) non-specified leave per year
  • Additional benefits include: paid parental leave, dental, vision, and life insurance

Required Qualifications: certified or ability to be certified as a secondary science teacher

Preferred (but not mandatory) Qualifications: ability to teach dual credit science courses

**Additional extracurricular coaching and sponsorship opportunities are available, but not required for the position.

 

Questions regarding the position, please contact Mr. Nate Seggerman, High School Principal, at nate.seggerman@nsdtitans.org

Contact Information

Norris School District
25211 South 68th
Firth, NE 68358
https://norris160.org

Nate Seggerman
(p) (402) 791-0000

How to Apply

Apply online at norris160.org