Middle School Science Teacher

Position Information

• Position Type:
  Middle School Teaching / Science
• Date Posted: 6/24/2026
• Location:
  
  Sequoia Middle School
• Date Available:
  
  08/17/2026
• Closing Date: 07/13/2026

Position:
Teacher, Science

Reports to:

Site Principal

Credential Requirement: A valid Single Subject in one of the following disciplines:
Biological Science, Chemistry, Physics, Geoscience, or Foundational-level General Science.

Salary:
Certificated Salary Schedule

Position

Purpose:

Position is responsible for creating a classroom environment that develops in each student an awareness and appreciation for Biological Science, and that motivates each student to acquire knowledge of scientific facts and principles. This position reports to the school principal/supervisor or designee of the school/office for administrative direction.

• Teaches skills, knowledge, and a working understanding of the curriculum designated by Conejo Valley Unified School District.
• Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the division's basic instructional philosophy and congruent with course standards.
• Plans a science program involving demonstrations, lectures, discussions, and student projects.
• Provides individualized and small group instruction and adapts the curriculum to the needs of each pupil with varying abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities.
• Provides leadership and participates in programs and activities that promote diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Participates in co‑teaching as needed to best serve students and programs.
• Instructs students in proper care and use of tools and equipment.
• Provides leadership and participates in programs and activities that promote diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Organizes storage areas and controls use of materials, equipment, and tools working with office staff to order necessary supplies.
• Provides clear behavior expectations for students and monitors student behavior throughout the class and school campus.
• Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, and keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
• Performs basic attendance accounting and business services as required.
• Follows established policies and procedures for reporting incidents (e.g., child abuse, substance abuse, harassment, and violence).
• Participates in programs and activities that promote diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Maintains professional competence through participation in in‑service education activities provided by the district and/or in self‑selected professional growth activities.
• Communicates with families to create a partnership around student learning by providing information about the instructional program and the progress of their child(ren); advocates the special needs of the students with the school and community.
• Reflects on practice and student work to determine what went well and what changes could improve instruction and uses reflection to inform future instruction.
• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school of assignment and/or on a district level. May teach under modular or flexible scheduling plans.
• Plans and coordinates the work of student helpers and paraprofessionals and participates in the evaluation of their performance.
• Sequoia Middle School is an IB MYP World School. Must follow IB expectations.

• During periods of critical shortage or other emergency situations, shall temporarily perform any duties as directed within the authorization of any credentials held by the incumbent that are part of the class description requirements in effect at the time such duties are performed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree, including courses needed to meet credential requirements.
• A valid Single Subject in any one of the following disciplines:
  Biological Science, Chemistry, Physics, Geoscience, or Foundational-level General Science.

The CVUSD Governing Board is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information;

a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. (BP 0410)