Teaches students the fundamentals of biotechnology, including the applications and laboratory techniques commonly used in biotechnology, how biotechnology utilizes living systems to create products and enhance lives, and the laboratory applications that distinguish science theory from its application in bioscience;

Presents and leads students in demonstrations and laboratory experiments utilizing appropriate procedures and protocols; writes/edits lab protocols for students as well as creates new lab protocols as needed;

Teaches the proper use of scientific equipment and instruments and the relevant industrial and safety measures, and OSHA requirements; prepares and runs quality control on culture media and reagents;

Plans and prepares lessons, assignments, instructional materials; establishes learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, curriculum framework, and knowledge of human growth and development;

Selects and uses appropriate instructional strategies including, but not limited to, research projects, group discussions, cooperative learning, and project and problem-based learning;

Collaborates with CTE staff to provide industry certification testing for students; administers various types of assessments, evaluates student progress using appropriate assessment techniques and records results;

Make industry connections for the purpose of facilitating real-world experiences for students such as classroom guest speakers, job shadows, and internships; examines careers in healthcare science, bio manufacturing, agriculture and environmental applications that utilize biotechnology;

Facilitates internship placement of students through collaboration with university and industry partners;

Participates in CTE department-wide and PGCPS systemic showcases and recruiting events to promote programs to prospective students and parents;

Maintains order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning and takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities;

Establishes clear goals and objectives related to the School Improvement Plan;

Creates a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives;

Counsels students when academic and adjustment problems arise; confers with parents and students regarding progress/problems of assigned students; arranges and participates in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences as necessary;

Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, Board Policy and Administrative Regulation;

Attends and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings and provides input regarding the planning of instruction goals, objectives and methods;

Improves skill and knowledge base in current trends, research and methodology in instructional techniques, technology, multi-cultural content, problem solving and interdisciplinary connections;

Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for paraprofessional educators, student teachers, and volunteers; and

Performs other duties as assigned.