High School Science Teacher

Job Title

High School Science Teacher (1 year position only)

Science

2026 - 2027

Principal, Assistant Principal or Department/Division Chairperson

May 25, 2027

To help all students reach their full capacity as learners by fostering student curiosity, independence, self-reflection, and wellness. To provide rigorous, relevant and engaging instruction and assessment. To meet the needs of all student learners in a compassionate and understanding way through positive encouragement and development of trust in a safe and appropriate learning environment. To collaborate respectfully with colleagues to create a positive professional culture that is focused on student growth.

• Plan and prepare appropriate learning activities focused on rigor and relevance as well as providing appropriate assessments and feedback consistent with District goals.
• Create a safe, respectful and engaging learning environment for all learners where risk-taking is encouraged, and employ a variety of instructional strategies to ensure that all learners succeed.
• Relate appropriately to learners, demonstrating compassion, trust, and care for their well‑being as learners and as individuals.
• Maintain accurate records for learners and ensure that confidentiality is maintained for each learner.
• Integrate technology appropriately in the educational process.
• Strive to stay current with new thinking and new ideas in the realm of education.
• Work collaboratively with all staff, members of the student services team, administrators and parents. Communicate with these stakeholders in a timely way to support student growth.
• Participate in professional growth opportunities such as workshops, institutes, seminars, conferences, and internal or external continuing education.
• Demonstrate a willingness to assume co‑curricular duties related to the teaching profession.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Analytical Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.
• Continuous Learning Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
• Job Knowledge Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
• Use of Technology Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.
• Problem Solving Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Communications Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally and in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects appropriate communication methods.
• Cooperation Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co‑workers; works cooperatively in group situations; resolves conflicts.
• Oral Communication Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and seeks clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates presentation skills; participates in meetings.
• Teamwork Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to a positive team spirit; puts team success above personal interests; builds morale and group commitment.
• Written Communication Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; reads and interprets written information.
• Leadership Shows confidence in self and others;…