High School Science Teacher

2026/27 High School Science Teacher

Neah-Kah-Nie School District, Neah-Kah-Nie High School - Rockaway Beach, Oregon. Open in Google Maps. This job is also posted in Neah-Kah-Nie SD 56.

Job : 5493202

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 09, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

This position requires criminal history background checks and a pre‑employment drug screen.

Job Title: HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER

Reports To: Principal

Evaluated By: Principal or Assistant Principal

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY: Plans and implements lesson plans which meet the needs of a diverse student population, teach students, correct students’ work and maintain a safe learning environment for students to develop skills and knowledge necessary to achieve the State Benchmark Standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides instruction in Science utilizing a course of study adopted by the Board of Education and approved curriculum publications as guidelines in teaching individual course content.
• In preparation for instruction, address both short and long‑term learning goals using prepared written lesson plans.
• Demonstrates scientific concepts by use of scientific apparatus, technology, experiments, and standard or teacher‑prepared charts, sketches and other instructional aids.
• Implements appropriate learning experiences to teach scientific concepts and processes and links them to the ‘real’ world situations and job fields.
• Instructs students, through knowledge and example, in the proper use, care, and safe handling of chemicals, science equipment, and plant and animal life.
• Adapts and modifies instructional strategies and materials, as necessary, to support all students’ academic progress, with collaboration from special services department.
• Uses a variety of formal and informal assessments to monitor student progress and achievement of the instructional objectives.
• Maintains a collection of evidence that documents student growth over time.
• Prepares and maintains accurate and complete records as required by law and District policy.
• Uses a grading system, which is consistent, fair and supportable.
• Maintains professional confidentiality concerning individual student data and achievement.
• Identifies, diagnoses, and prescribes remediation for students who need additional services and support.
• Communicates to students and parents the level of student achievement and progress towards established classroom, district and state standards.
• Works constructively with colleagues and others for the purpose of improving the quality of a student’s behavior and academic success.
• Maintains professional competence through inservice education activities provided by the District and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning environment. Notifies and involves parents/guardians regarding a student’s behavior as outlined in school and District policies.
• Takes all reasonable precautions to provide a safe, secure learning environment.
• Encourages parents to volunteer and provides them with constructive tasks to perform.
• Participates in various meetings (e.g. staff, team, parent conferences, in‑service training, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information or sharing expertise.
• Maintains a high level of professional integrity by adhering to the Teacher Standards and Practices requirement for an Ethical Educator (as written in the Staff Handbook) as well as Board Policy and State Law.
• Maintains satisfactory attendance as defined in District policy and regulation.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Trains, monitors and assigns work to instructional assistants.

MARGINAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Makes photocopies.
• Moves classroom furniture and organizes classroom.
• Coordinates and/or supervises at special events and/or field trips.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The…