MIDDLE SCHOOL Science Teacher; S .FTE to FTE

Position Objective

This position is responsible for teaching science courses to students in a career and technical education program that meets the Washington State Frameworks and Bellevue School District approved guidelines.

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

• Center instruction on high expectations for student achievement by establishing a learning culture, providing clear communication with students, and engaging students in learning.
• Demonstrate effective teaching practices through use of questioning and discussion techniques and reflection on teaching.
• Recognize individual student learning needs and develop strategies to address those needs, demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness.
• Provide a clear and intentional focus on subject matter content and curriculum through knowledge of content and pedagogy, setting instructional outcomes, and designing coherent instruction.
• Foster and manage a safe, positive learning environment by creating respect and rapport, managing classroom procedures, student behavior, and organizing a safe physical space for learning.
• Use multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve learning, design assessments, use assessment in instruction, and maintain accurate student records.
• Communicate and collaborate with parents and the school community through effective ongoing communication.
• Exhibit collaborative and collegial practices focused on improving instructional practice and student learning.
• Participate in a professional community, grow and develop professionally, and demonstrate professionalism.
• Annually establish student growth goals to ensure student growth over time.
• Direct the activities of assigned non‑certificated personnel.
• Attend or participate in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District or building principal.
• Participate in site‑based decision‑making processes.

• Reports directly to and is supervised by the Building Administrator.

Required:

Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of a valid Washington State teaching certificate with an endorsement in science.

• Knowledge of Bellevue School District's curriculum and instructional practices such as teacher‑directed instruction, literature‑based reading, problem‑based learning, math problem‑solving and use of math manipulatives, cooperative learning, and integrated curriculum.

• Training in and/or direct experience with middle school aged students.
• Experience instructing science, including laboratory and hands‑on experiences for students.
• Commitment to the District's vision, mission, and goals.
• Commitment to equity through culturally relevant teaching practices and high expectations for all students.
• Provide high quality instruction through knowledge of differentiated instructional practices and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Ability and skills to individualize instruction, working with gifted, mainstreamed special education, English language learners, and students from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
• Develop students’ technology literacy.
• Work in a collaborative or team approach.
• Communicate effectively, professionally, collaboratively, and positively with students, parents, and colleagues, orally and in writing.
• Work with students in multi‑aged groups.
• Use varied assessments, including performance tasks, portfolios, and student self‑assessment.
• Attend ongoing professional development activities such as college coursework, professional associations, workshops, and in‑service opportunities.
• Exhibit a strong and positive attitude with the belief that each student can be taught and has the right and capacity to achieve personal academic excellence.
• Perform all duties in accordance with applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements.
• Meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.

Positions in this class typically require stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking,…