Science Teacher - Middle School

For priority consideration during the initial screening process, please submit your completed application by July 15, 2026.

About the role

The classroom teacher will create a class environment that implements the district articulated curriculum for their content area, providing positive learning experiences for all students. This includes equipping each student with the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes to lead self-sufficient, healthy, productive, and socially responsible lives to the best of their individual potential. The teacher will establish positive relationships and rapport with students, parents, and staff members.

Responsibilities

• Document student progress, set appropriate learning goals, design lesson plans, plan activities and outcomes, and address specific educational needs of all students.
• Communicate feedback to students' parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals.
• Use assessment results to guide and implement differentiated instructional strategies.
• Work collaboratively with staff, attend department meetings, and participate in extracurricular activities where appropriate.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education, coursework, and professional growth activities, including active participation in the Professional Learning Community (PLC) process.
• Prepare teaching materials and reports to implement lesson plans and document teacher and student progress.
• Implement district-adopted curricula aligned with Washington State Learning Standards.
• Report incidents of child abuse, altercations, and substance abuse to maintain student safety and adhere to policies.
• Provide clear and focused instruction using a variety of teaching strategies to meet the needs of all students.
• Provide ongoing assessment and monitor students to offer feedback on progress, expectations, and goals.
• Establish and maintain a standard of student behavior for an orderly, safe, and productive learning environment.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians about student growth, progress, and expectations to foster collaboration between home and school.
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with staff, administrators, parents, support groups, and community agencies.
• Collaborate with paraeducators, volunteers, and student aides to provide an effective school program.
• Maintain confidential reports, records, and files in compliance with state/federal law.
• Demonstrate sensitivity that affirms individuality and diversity.
• Attend and participate in required staff meetings, professional development, weekly PLC meetings, and enrichment days.
• Educate special needs students within the regular classroom environment in collaboration with staff.
• Provide assistance and guidance to students needing intervention or enrichment.

General Leadership Expectations

• Understand and support the educational environment and the District's Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan.
• Implement principles of research-based best practices.
• Facilitate and promote collaborative decision-making and consensus among diverse groups.
• Participate in meetings, workshops, and seminars to convey or gather information for job duties.
• Recommend solutions to address short and long-term needs of the District.

Conditions

• May be required to deal with distraught students, parents, or staff.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with appropriate educational endorsement.
• Valid Washington State teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement per OSPI.
• Completed employment application and successful background check upon hire.

Skills

• Knowledge and skill in instructional principles, methods, and techniques.
• Knowledge of current state assessments and graduation requirements.
• Knowledge and implementation of district-adopted curricula.
• Knowledge of procedures/policies in the student referral process.
• Commitment and ability to work with a full range of students.
• Skill in classroom management, student discipline, and developing positive techniques for improving student behavior.
• Skills in organizational techniques.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to effectively integrate technology resources into the curriculum.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships in multi-cultural and diverse socio-economic settings.
• Ability to participate collaboratively in teams.
• Ability to continue participation in staff development to maintain professional skills.
• Ability to serve as a role model and treat students as individuals in a professional manner.
• Ability to meet punctuality and attendance expectations.
• Collaborative protocols in working with specialized staff.

Schedule

Work Year: 180 days aligned with the academic school calendar, plus 4 Enrichment Days (August 25, 26, 27, 2026, and February 16, 2027).

Paid Hours: 7.5 per day, including a 30-minute duty-free lunch period.

Work day starts 30 minutes before the student bell schedule and concludes 30 minutes after the student day ends at the work location.

Pay

2025-26 OEA Salary Schedule A (includes Base contract and a Professional Responsibility & Enrichment Supplemental Contract (PRESC), at minimum). Will be paid at 2026-27 rates.

Benefits

Eligibility for benefits is determined by the number of hours an employee is anticipated to work during the school year (September 1 through August 31). Employees anticipated to work 630 hours or more in a year are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, and long-term disability.
• Employee assistance program.
• Option to participate in deferred compensation/403B plans, dependent care flexible spending/health savings accounts, and additional life insurance or long-term disability coverage through employee contributions.
• Sick leave, vacation, personal leave, and paid holidays aligned with bargaining agreements.
• VEBA (Health Reimbursement Account) for out-of-pocket benefits costs, available based on annual employee voting.