Secondary Science Teacher

Position Title

Teacher - Secondary Science

102, Certified CEA

Building Principal

August 2026

The CREC Academy of Computer Science & Engineering Middle School is seeking a secondary science teacher for the  school year. Secondary Science teachers work under the general supervision of their school principal and perform essential performance responsibilities listed below.

• Develop and administer curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promote a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small‑group instruction, and student learning.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials for science, aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards, and translate lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modify instructional methods to fit individual student needs; conduct individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Maintain a safe science classroom/laboratory.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Intrapersonal Competencies
  • Demonstrate a dedication to all learners especially those historically marginalized.
  • Demonstrate commitment to lifelong professional learning and growth.
• Interpersonal Competencies
  • Design, strengthen, and participate in positive learning environments (i.e., school and classroom culture) that support individual and collaborative learning.
  • Build strong relationships with students, peers, families, and learning community members that contribute to individual and collective success.
  • Contribute to the lifelong success of all learners, particularly those who have been historically marginalized due to background, demographics, neurodiversity, ability, or culture.
• Cognitive Competencies
  • Utilize in-depth understanding of content and learning progressions to engage learners and lead individual learners toward mastery.
  • Demonstrate awareness of and employ culturally responsive teaching (CRT) to center students' diversity as a strength and asset in their learning journey.
  • Employ techniques for developing students' skills of metacognition, self‑regulation, and perseverance.
• Instructional Competencies
  • Personalize learning experiences through assessments, supports, progressions, relationships, and technology.
  • Develop student agency, ownership, self‑advocacy, and effective communication skills with regard to learning.
  • Use technology in the service of learning and completing professional responsibilities (e.g., various learning platforms, gradebook, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office).
• Science Teaching Competencies
  • Develop lesson plans and instructional materials for science, aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards, providing opportunities for students to engage in science and engineering practices, build understanding of core disciplinary ideas and crosscutting concepts.
  • Teach and model science safety, including safe and appropriate use of various types of equipment. Maintain a safe science laboratory learning environment for all students.
  • Design and implement assignments, assessments, and rubrics that align with standards‑based grading (SBG) to accurately measure student proficiency on learning objectives.

• Bachelor's Degree (BA) from a four‑year college or university in an education discipline applicable to the teaching assignment.
• Certification in one of the following areas:
  Biology, 712 (030);
  Chemistry, 712 (031);
  Physics, 712 (032);
  Earth Science, 712 (033);
  General Science, 712 (034).

Motor vehicle operator’s license or ability to provide transportation to meetings, trainings, and professional learning opportunities as required.

The physical demands described here are…