MS Science Olympiad

MS Science Olympiad
Job

Bargaining Unit: ETA

Department/

Location:

MS Activities

Location:

Legacy Middle School

Position Type:
Appendix F - Extra Duty/ Non-Coaching

Posted: 6/23/2026

Availability: 8/27/2026

Closing Date: 06/01/2027

To build and maintain a high-quality Science Olympiad team, focusing on best-practice, student-focused instruction and providing opportunities for students.

• Implement research-based instructional strategies that engage all students, differentiating to accommodate a range of ability levels and acknowledging cultural diversity to support student learning and growth.
• Communicate effectively with parents, students, administrators, teacher colleagues, and community leaders.
• Maintain high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivate students to work to their highest potential.
• Maintain equipment associated with the activity.
• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.
• Create an environment conducive to learning that supports the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Cultivate a positive, harassment-free instructional culture that motivates students through effective communication and constructive feedback.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and appropriate student handbook.
• Manage finances and administrative paperwork for the organization.
• Procure transportation for contests.
• Participate in 2 district, conference, or regional contests.
• Attend 60 hours of meetings and practices.

• Bachelor's Degree in Education (preferred)
• Appropriate Professional Educators License (PEL) (preferred)
• High School Diploma (required)
• Related coursework and/or previous related experience (required)

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback, and to conduct conferences with parents, students, administrators, or other teachers.
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and complaints.
• Display courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and demonstrate a commitment to teamwork.
• Willingness to learn and refresh job skills through professional development to meet the changing needs of the position.
• Ability to react well under pressure, handle multiple demands, work with frequent unscheduled interruptions, and perform duties at expected levels of professionalism.

• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, or carry heavy materials or equipment.
• Public contact requiring appropriate business-like apparel.

• This is an Appendix F stipend position in accordance with the school year calendar.
• For Non-ETA coaches, this position is for this year only.
• Terms of employment will be determined in collaboration with the middle school athletic/activity director and building administration.