Middle School Math & Science Teacher; FTE Con

Position: 23266: Middle School Math & Science Teacher (1.0 FTE Con)
Position #PK23266:
Middle School Math & Science Teacher (1.0 FTE Con)

Posting Dates: 06/15/2026-06/24/2026

Location:

Park

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COMPLETION OF SAFE SCHOOLS WEB BASED TRAINING IS REQUIRED AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

Qualifications

Required:

1. Valid Washington teacher's certificate with endorsements in K-8 or middle level Mathematics & Science or Mathematics & Science

2. Satisfactory recommendations

Qualifications Preferred:

1. An understanding of the math Common Core State Standards.

2. Willingness to participate in Professional Learning Communities.

3. Ability to teach all math classes offered at Highlands, including high school level algebra and geometry.

4. GLAD Trained with successful implementation in classroom instruction or willingness to be trained and successfully implement the GLAD strategies.

5. Documented experience or training in developing and teaching a middle-level curriculum in math.

6. Evidence of the ability to establish rapport with students and motivate and instruct students at all levels of ability.

7. Evidence of the ability to maintain a positive, productive learning environment within the classroom.

8. Strong communication skills with students, staff, and parents.

9. Strong knowledge of classroom organization and management skills.

10. Ability to be flexible with students, staff, and parents.

11. Punctual and consistent attendance.

Job Description:

The successful candidate will be expected to:

1. Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of such preparation.

2. Provide instruction based on the Common Core State Standards in Math and NGSS in Science.

3. Attend and participate in faculty and PLC team meetings.

4. Participate in workshops and other staff development programs that support building goals.

5. Be an effective member of a professional learning community by establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships with others.

6. Clearly communicate student performance expectations. Utilize student data to provide MTSS interventions.

7. Assess student learning and provide feedback on a regular basis.

8. Communicate regularly and positively with students, staff, and parents regarding student progress and behavior.

9. Clearly communicate student behavior expectations; create classroom routines and procedures that manage student behavior skillfully; discipline students fairly and consistently using the Make Your Day Respect and Responsibility program.

10. Use the computer to keep accurate records of student attendance and academic progress.

11. Evidence of training and experience utilizing computer technology in the classroom including Google Classroom and the Google Suite.

12. Enforce and uphold all District and building policies and regulations.

13. Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, push or pull 18-26 lbs., sit, kneel and crouch, twist and bend, use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arm.

Sense:
The employee is required to talk/hear conversations and other sounds. The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. The employee is required to taste and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Lifting:
The employee must be able to lift or move up to 10 lbs. regularly and occasionally up to 26 lbs; must also be able to lift overhead. The employee may be required to physically move quickly in an emergency or while performing student supervision duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Hazards:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work outdoors in a wide variety of temperatures; from
-10 degrees F to 100 degrees F +. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in this work environment is moderate.

Application Procedure:
In-District staff must complete an internal online application by 10:00 p.m. (PST) on or before the closing date. In-building/In-district staff will have eight school days, or eight working days during the summer to apply for a vacant position through the online application system. The employee may choose but will not be required to meet with the building administrator to understand the building practices,…