Job Title: Science Teacher, East Valley Middle School, 1.0 FTE

Reports to: Building Principal

Work Schedule: 7.5 hours per day, 184 days per year, starting as soon as possible during the 2026/2027 school year.

Salary: East Valley Certificated Salary Schedule, $59,310 - $119,456 depending on placement per degree, credits, and experience.

Job Summary: Under the direction and supervision of the principal or designee, this teaching position will plan instruction, teach, motivate, inspire, and assess students. This teaching position will promote a high-quality education program that reflects state standards.

Essential Job Functions:

This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties:

• Plan standards-aligned instruction - design and deliver lessons aligned to Washington State Learning Standards using district curriculum, pacing expectations, and instructional frameworks.
• Differentiate instruction - use flexible grouping, scaffolds, and targeted supports to meet diverse academic, linguistic, and social-emotional needs.
• Create a positive classroom climate - establish a predictable, inclusive, trauma-informed learning environment with high expectations for all students.
• Implement PBIS Tier 1 practices - teach, model and reinforce schoolwide expectations through consistent, respectful, and restorative behavior supports.
• Use assessment to guide instruction - administer formative and summative assessments, analyze results, and adjust instruction to support student growth.
• Participate in PLC collaboration - engage in Professional Learning Communities to examine data, plan instruction, and monitor student progress.
• Communicate with families - maintain regular, clear communication with families regarding learning goals, classroom expectations, and student progress.
• Maintain accurate records - document attendance, grades, assessment data, and other required information in accordance with district and state guidelines.
• Engage in professional learning - participate in district and school professional development, coaching cycles, and ongoing learning related to curriculum, instruction, and equity.
• Collaborate with colleagues - work effectively with grade-level teams, specialists, counselors and administrators to support student success.
• Ensure student safety - take appropriate precautions to protect students, equipment, and facilities; follow all district policies and legal requirements.
• Fulfill additional responsibilities - perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or designee.
• Promote the district's educational goals by attending and participating in teacher-parent conferences and any other related activities.
• Exhibit flexibility, high-stress tolerance, reliability, punctuality, and confidentiality.
• Maintain a consistent presence at the assigned work site(s) and work the regular work hours specified by the contract.
• Comply with and uphold all district policies and all applicable laws.

Required Skills:

• Create a trauma-informed learning environment - demonstrate understanding and trauma-informed practices and design a classroom that supports the whole child.
• Apply current instructional methodologies - use evidence-based instructional strategies, including blended, self-paced, and mastery-based approaches aligned with district frameworks.
• Implement differentiation strategies - adapt instruction, materials, and assessments to monitor progress, and adjust supports within an MTSS framework.
• Communicate effectively - communicate clearly and professionally in both oral and written forms with students, families, and colleagues.
• Demonstrate professional collaboration - work effectively with PLC teams, specialists, counselors, and administrators to support student success.
• Model PBIS-aligned practices - reinforce schoolwide expectations and contribute to a positive, predictable, and inclusive school climate.
• Integrate technology effectively - use district-supported digital tools to enhance instruction, assessment and student engagement.
• Exhibit professional dispositions - demonstrate flexibility, reliability, confidentiality, cultural responsiveness, and the ability to adapt to changing conditions.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning - participate in professional development, coaching, and continuous improvement aligned to school and district goals.
• Participate in school and community events - contribute to the broader school community through involvement in events, activities, and initiatives.
• Meet physical requirements - safely lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds or 33% of body weight, whichever is less, and perform duties consistent with the classroom environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Washington State teaching certificate, no later than the first contracted day of the 2026/2027 school year, with appropriate endorsements as required by law and regulations.
• Must have or obtain the proper endorsement prior to the start date.
• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance.
• Valid Washington State driver's license or evidence of mobility.
• Proof of Immunization (if born 1/1/57 or later).
• I-9 Employment Eligibility in compliance with the Immigrations Reform and Control Act.
• Completion of all district-required training within thirty (30) calendar days from hire date.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee may be required to deal with distraught and/or angry persons and may be exposed to infectious diseases carried by children. The noise level in the work environment is acceptable to this particular environment and can vary depending upon daily activity but will remain within acceptable ranges.

Evaluation:

This position shall be evaluated per the terms of the East Valley Education Association Collective Bargaining Agreement. The process shall include an evaluation of the employee's performance of the above essential job functions and required skills.

Classification History:

Job description developed: June 2017 tjg, mmr

Job description revised: September 2026