Science Teacher 5th Grade MS_

Job Title

Science Teacher, 5th Grade

Belgrade Middle School, Belgrade, Montana

Salaried-Exempt

Certified

TRS

Principal

Aug 20, 2026

Belgrade School District provides instructional, athletic, and activity opportunities for more than 3,100 students from a community of nearly 14,000 residents. Through the commitment of more than 600 full- and part-time staff members, students engage in learning and participate in extracurricular events throughout the calendar year. As Belgrade’s largest employer, we’re proud of the partnership we have with local families, businesses and civic organizations.

Working with Belgrade School District is a rewarding opportunity to be part of our mission "to educate students to become responsible members of society."

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited university or college.
• Current Montana Educators License.

• Administers school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize instruction time.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school system.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn current developments in education by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other middle school professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, and differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of middle school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Skill in classroom instruction.
• Skill in operating equipment used in a classroom setting, including a computer; planning and managing projects.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining accurate records and using pertinent software applications.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self‑evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to be flexible to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups, work with a variety of data, and utilize specific, job‑related…