MIDDLE SCHOOL Science Teacher; S - FTE to FTE - ODLE, Tillicum AND TYEE MIDDLE Schools

Position: MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER(S) 2026-27 - 0.8 FTE to 1.0 FTE - ODLE, TILLICUM AND TYEE MIDDLE SCHOOLS
POSITION OBJECTIVE:

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

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:

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.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Teachers will center instruction on high expectations for student achievement by establishing a culture for learning, providing clear communication with students and engaging students in learning.

• Teachers will demonstrate effective teaching practices through use of effective questioning and discussion techniques and reflection on teaching.

• Teachers will recognize individual student learning needs and develop strategies to address those needs. This will be demonstrated through knowledge of students and demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness.

• Teachers will provide clear and intentional focus on subject matter content and curriculum through knowledge of content and pedagogy, setting instructional outcomes, knowledge of resources and designing coherent instruction.

• Teachers will foster and manage a safe, positive learning environment through creating an environment of respect and rapport, managing classroom procedures, student behavior and organizing a safe physical space for student learning.

• Teachers will use multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve student learning. Teachers will design student assessments, use assessment in instruction, and maintain accurate student records.

• Teachers will communicate and collaborate with parents and the school community through effective and ongoing communication.

• Teachers will exhibit collaborative and collegial practices focused on improving instructional practice and student learning.

• Teachers will participate in a professional community, expected to grow and develop professionally and demonstrate professionalism.

• Teachers will 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 and/or building principal, in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional development.

• Participate in site-based decision-making processes.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports directly to and is supervised by the Building Administrator

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: (positions in this class typically require)

Required:

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

KNOWLEDGE: (position requirements at entry)

• 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.

SKILLS: (position requirements at entry)

• Training in and/or direct experience with middle school aged students.

• Experience instructing science which includes laboratory and hands-on experiences for students.

• Commitment to the District's vision, mission and goals.

• Demonstrates a commitment to equity through culturally relevant teaching practices through the design and implementation of instruction and high expectations for all students.

• Provides high quality instruction through 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,…