Position: 7/8^th Grade Science Teacher – 2 Positions Open -

Date:4/10/2024    Posting ID: 24-209

Location: Deer Park Middle School

Job Summary:

Fosters and enhances an effective learning environment; facilitates the development or revision of curriculum and instructional materials; establishes learning objectives and standards based upon general District guidelines; provides instruction, counsels, disciplines and supervises to meet the individual needs of assigned students and evaluates student performance and progress.

Duties Responsibilities [or Essential Functions]:

1. Fosters an educational environment conducive to the learning and maturation process of assigned students; plans an instructional program designed to meet individual student needs and the whole group which may include at-risk or special needs youth.
2. Utilizes and maintains district/building curricular and student learning objectives.
3. Maintains classroom discipline and uses effective classroom management skills.
4. Confers with students, parents or guardians, and other staff, maintaining an open positive relationship as appropriate to provide guidance and evaluation and to encourage student achievement.
5. Establishes classroom goals and objectives, in conformation with courses of study specified by State and School District statutes, regulations, and guidelines, and records student progress; prepares reports for parents or guardians.
6. Demonstrates overall proficiency in the four domains of instruction as found in the Danielson Framework including Planning and Preparation, Classroom Environment, Instruction, and Professional Responsibility.
7. Collects and interprets a variety of data and adjusts instruction accordingly.
8. Attends and participates in PLC group as well as required meetings or other activities as deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal, in accordance with CBA.
9. Directs the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel and provides input into the evaluation as appropriate.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated skills in human relations, leadership, and conflict management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of technology to enhance student learning preferred
• Demonstrated classroom management skills and ability to differentiate instruction
• Evidence of ability to develop positive and collaborative relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public
• Aware of current educational developments and applications
• Demonstrated appreciation of and sensitivity to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, different learning styles and various disabilities
• Willingness, interest, and commitment to participate in professional collaboration and student supervision
• Commitment and adherence to confidentiality and other professional standards

Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and current valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with endorsements appropriate for the assignment. Must meet ESSA criteria for an assignment.
• Successful teaching experience in related subject areas and/or grade level is preferred. If no prior experience must have successful student teaching experience.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary Range: $51,689 - $101,895.00 per year depending on degree and experience.

Contract Year: 180 days, August 28, 2024- June 12, 2025. 7.5 hours per day, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM Monday – Friday.

Benefits: Employees anticipated to work more than 630 hours per year will be eligible for Benefits through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Standard benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability. 

https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees

Retirement Benefits: Positions anticipated to work 70 hours or more per month for at least 5 months over a 12-month period are eligible for Retirement through the State Department of Retirement Services. https://www.drs.wa.gov/

Evaluation: This position is evaluated by the building principal.

Application Requirements

• Applicants must complete the application online: dpsd.org and must include the following:
• Resume
• Cover letter
• Three (3) letters of reference
• Confidential reference checks (at least 1 including a most recent supervisor)

As required by RCW 28A.400.303, school district employees are required to complete a Washington State Patrol (WSP) and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) background checks. Newly hired employees are responsible for the completion of the background check prior to hire.

Verification of identity and United States Work Authorization must be completed before employment commences.

Please contact Alexa Allman at 509-464-5509 if disability accommodation is needed during the application process.  

Notice of Nondiscrimination: Deer Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities, including employment, on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to