Teacher - Middle School Science @ Frontier Middle School

Teacher - Middle School Science @ Frontier Middle School

Location:

Moses Lake, Washington (Frontier Middle School, Moses Lake School District #161)

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled

Starting Date:
Aug 31, 2026

Position Type:
Full-Time

The Moses Lake School District seeks a Middle School Science Teacher to teach science to grades 6-8, integrating research‑based instructional strategies and assessment practices to support effective instruction and student achievement.

• Valid Washington State teacher certificate K‑8 and 4‑12 Science endorsement required, meeting the highly qualified teacher definition.
• Undergraduate major or graduate degree in Science.
• Willingness to work in a co‑curricular program.
• Demonstrated understanding of research‑based instructional strategies and assessment practices.
• Recent successful experience working with educators to model instructional strategies and assessment practices.
• Knowledge of needs of diverse learners and strategies to address those needs.
• Understanding of appropriate local and state standards.
• Maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff, and district patrons.
• Evidence of use of technology to enhance student learning or willingness to learn.
• Organizational skills and commitment to follow through on tasks.
• Ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with students, teachers, school administrators, support personnel, and community members.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

High Expectations for Student Achievement

• Communicate expectations verbally and in writing for learning and achievement.
• Consistently convey rigorous expectations to students and parents.
• Demonstrate how results impact daily instruction.
• Conduct learning activities aligned to lesson objectives and priority standards.

Effective Teaching Practices

• Utilize research‑based instructional practices.
• Align instructional behaviors with best practices of the learning process.
• Remain current in content‑related pedagogy.
• Structure and pace instruction to the appropriate level of learners.
• Use questioning that requires higher‑level thinking skills.
• Actively articulate directions and necessary procedures for student success.
• Modify curriculum and differentiate instructional practices to support learning.

Student Learning Needs

• Use intervention strategies under appropriate conditions.
• Differentiating learning activities to address developmental characteristics of students.
• Maintain a persistent attitude that all students can learn.
• Communicate individual student needs and clear learning targets.
• Provide student‑friendly lesson and unit structure.
• Ensure instructional materials and resources are aligned and appropriate.
• Activate prior knowledge to support learning.
• Identify critical content to be taught within time allotted.

Safe, Positive Learning Environment

• Establish positive relationships with all students.
• Monitor student behavior consistently, rewarding and correcting respectfully.
• Organize environment and lesson to minimize disruptions to instructional time.

Use of Student Data

• Use data to modify instruction as appropriate.
• Assess student learning multiple times during lessons.
• Instruct students to self‑assess and monitor their progress.
• Encourage students to reflect on their own learning.
• Use a variety of formative assessments.

Communication with Parents and Community

• Initiate communication with parents beyond mandatory reporting requirements.
• Communicate important instructional program aspects to engage parents.
• Provide meaningful information to parents about individual students.

Collegial Practices

• Contribute to the PLT/Data Team regularly.
• Seek ways to improve consistently.
• Make decisions in the best interest of students.
• Maintain a positive relationship with peers.
• Consult with counselor/psychologist and staff to plan interventions.
• Coordinate and train para educators in literacy curriculum as needed.

• May be required to travel between buildings and attend workshops and conferences within the region or state.
• Required to work flexible hours and…