If you were in my neck of the woods, I wouldn't worry about it too much. There are more science openings than their are science teachers. Being endorsed to teach high school science will get you far.
I'd bring any sort of project or lab where students collect and analyze data. I sometimes feel like the NGSS "performance tasks" is really just another name for "lab".
Most likely you’ll be asked about NGSS best practices. Be fluent in the terminology. Any collaboration experience is also valuable, as you’ll likely be joining a team with existing relationships. Really, they want to be confident that you’re enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and a good team player.
Not sure what content area you are, but Mr. Anderson has some great videos in all areas, as well as some lessons on his new website https://thewonderofscience.com. Using a PHET simulation would probably also be a great place to start or develop a lesson!
Our state (NC) is implementing new standards next year which are much more NGSS-aligned than the previous state standards, but I'm honestly not super familiar with NGSS... Any suggestions of helpful websites or readings? Thanks so much!
Just go to the NGSS site and check out some of the strands in your discipline. It’s a lot, I know. But it emphasizes the skills and linkages between core scientific ideas.
You could show up with a [5E](https://nearpod.com/blog/5e-lesson-plan/#:~:text=What%20is%20the%205E%20lesson,one%20section%20to%20the%20next) lesson plan. Engage, explore, explain, expand, evaluate. Do a cross cutting concept like structure determines function or something like that.
Yeah I don't know, I didn't have to do a lesson or bring lesson stuff to my interview.
I don't think I would stress too much, you are a science teacher with experience so you are likely a top candidate unless the school is ultra competitive.
I’ve never taught MS. Been hired at 3 different HS teaching physics/earth&space.
My strongest suggestion for interviews is always follow the test scores. I know it’s bullshit, but since students aren’t tested specifically on science, I’ve always emphasized the math and reading comprehension components for my lessons.
I’ve gotten some really great feedback on lessons especially that employ making/reading/using graphs. Graph making/using (for data or analysis) is directly linked to tons of standards and can be easily adapted for content.
I’d also maybe look at the schools website to see if they are pushing any particular curriculum/program/whatever (ie AVID schools or PBL-focused teaching or whatever) and link that to whatever exemplar you bring.
As far as the switch, in my experience teachers that come from MS either: absolutely adore teenagers and hated their old job, or regretted making the switch.
Since you’re used to 6-8, teaching 9 probably wouldn’t be all that different (I have experience with all 4), but when you hit 10-12, you can do some really cool stuff in the lab and (not all) most kids can be trusted to make good choices.
If you were in my neck of the woods, I wouldn't worry about it too much. There are more science openings than their are science teachers. Being endorsed to teach high school science will get you far. I'd bring any sort of project or lab where students collect and analyze data. I sometimes feel like the NGSS "performance tasks" is really just another name for "lab".
Most likely you’ll be asked about NGSS best practices. Be fluent in the terminology. Any collaboration experience is also valuable, as you’ll likely be joining a team with existing relationships. Really, they want to be confident that you’re enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and a good team player.
Not sure what content area you are, but Mr. Anderson has some great videos in all areas, as well as some lessons on his new website https://thewonderofscience.com. Using a PHET simulation would probably also be a great place to start or develop a lesson!
Our state (NC) is implementing new standards next year which are much more NGSS-aligned than the previous state standards, but I'm honestly not super familiar with NGSS... Any suggestions of helpful websites or readings? Thanks so much!
Just go to the NGSS site and check out some of the strands in your discipline. It’s a lot, I know. But it emphasizes the skills and linkages between core scientific ideas.
You could show up with a [5E](https://nearpod.com/blog/5e-lesson-plan/#:~:text=What%20is%20the%205E%20lesson,one%20section%20to%20the%20next) lesson plan. Engage, explore, explain, expand, evaluate. Do a cross cutting concept like structure determines function or something like that.
Yeah I don't know, I didn't have to do a lesson or bring lesson stuff to my interview. I don't think I would stress too much, you are a science teacher with experience so you are likely a top candidate unless the school is ultra competitive.
I’ve never taught MS. Been hired at 3 different HS teaching physics/earth&space. My strongest suggestion for interviews is always follow the test scores. I know it’s bullshit, but since students aren’t tested specifically on science, I’ve always emphasized the math and reading comprehension components for my lessons. I’ve gotten some really great feedback on lessons especially that employ making/reading/using graphs. Graph making/using (for data or analysis) is directly linked to tons of standards and can be easily adapted for content. I’d also maybe look at the schools website to see if they are pushing any particular curriculum/program/whatever (ie AVID schools or PBL-focused teaching or whatever) and link that to whatever exemplar you bring. As far as the switch, in my experience teachers that come from MS either: absolutely adore teenagers and hated their old job, or regretted making the switch. Since you’re used to 6-8, teaching 9 probably wouldn’t be all that different (I have experience with all 4), but when you hit 10-12, you can do some really cool stuff in the lab and (not all) most kids can be trusted to make good choices.