SECONDARY SCIENCE TEACHER 0.6 FTE 2026-27 INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare for high quality biology lessons that include lab oriented activities and inquiry based opportunities.
• Integration of Next Generation Science Standards.
• Establish a culture for learning, provide clear communication with students and engage students in learning.
• Use effective questioning and discussion techniques and reflect on teaching.
• Recognize individual student learning needs and develop strategies to address those needs.
• Foster and manage a safe, positive learning environment.
• Use multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve student learning.
• Design student assessments, use assessment in instruction, and maintain accurate student records.
• Communicate and collaborate with parents and the school community.
• Collaborate and develop professionally.
• Set and achieve student growth goals.
• Direct the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel.
• Attend or participate in all required staff meetings and other activities.

Requirements

• Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of a valid Washington State teaching certificate with an endorsement in biology and chemistry.
• Prefered: Multiple endorsements.
• B.A. degree in biology.
• Qualified to teach College in the High School Courses.

Knowledge

• Bellevue School District's curriculum and instructional practices.

Skills

• Training in and/or direct experience with high school aged students.
• Experience teaching biology courses which includes laboratory and hands-on experiences for students, preferred.
• Commitment to the District's vision, mission and goals.
• Commitment to equity through culturally relevant teaching practices.
• Knowledge of differentiated instructional practices and data-driven instructional decision-making.
• Ability and skills necessary to individualize instruction.
• Commitment and ability to work with a full range of students including gifted, mainstreamed special education, English language learners, and students from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
• Ability to develop students’ technology literacy.
• Ability to work in a collaborative or team approach.
• Ability to communicate effectively, professionally, collaboratively and positively with students, parents, and colleagues, orally and in writing.
• Ability to work with students in multi-aged groups.
• Ability to use varied assessments, including performance tasks, portfolios, and student self-assessment.

Education

• B.A. degree in biology.

Pay

$ 75,821 to $ 142,176 annual salary, actual salary prorated based on FTE (based on the negotiated collective bargaining agreement salary schedule).

Schedule

Note: Certificated staff work the school year contract with placement on the District and BEA bargaining agreement salary schedule. Placement on the schedule is determined by training and experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life-insurance eligibility is based upon .45 FTE.
• Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.

Conditions of Employment

This is a general posting for one or more Physical Education/Health Teacher positions. Positions may be full or part-time and will be filled as specific openings are identified.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

The Bellevue School District Does Not Discriminate In Any Programs Or Activities On The Basis Of Sex, Race, Ethnicity, Creed, Religion, Color, National Origin, Age, Honorably Discharged Veteran Or Military Status, Sexual Orientation, Gender Expression, Gender Identity, Homelessness, Immigration Or Citizenship Status, The Presence Of Any Sensory, Mental, Or Physical Disability, Neurodivergence, Or The Use Of a Trained Dog Guide Or Service Animal And Provides Equal Access To The Boy Scouts Of America And Other Designated Youth Groups.