Secondary Science Teacher

General Responsibilities This job is not a position that is being filled by ESD 112. Candidates for this position will be hired directly by the Wishram School District. If you are interested in ESD 112 positions please contact the ESD 112 HR Coordinator, RaeLynn Forcella at raelynn.forcella@esd112.org Wishram School District will have an opening for a Secondary Science Teacher for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year. The position will serve middle school & high school students. Our school is in the town of Wishram, WA located in the heart of the renowned Columbia Gorge on the banks of the beautiful Columbia River. It’s a short distance away from The Dalles, OR and Goldendale, WA. The small town of Wishram is rural and an ideal family/recreational setting. The community is very supportive of the school and its staff. New Applicants should submit the following: Letter of Application indicating interest Completed application Current resume Three (3) letters of reference Copy of current Washington State Teaching Certificate Salary: $55,346–$104,319 annual base salary (based on a 180-day contract), plus up to 9 additional days available above the base salary. Compensation for this position will be prorated based on the actual start date if employment begins mid-year. For additional information regarding salary and benefits, contact Business Manager Sarah Hathaway at 509-767-6090. Essential Functions/Other Functions Essential Functions:

1. Plan, develop and implement courses of instruction designed to achieve essential learning and exit outcomes.
2. Work cooperatively with administration and staff to develop and implement the instructional program.
3. Provide an effective instructional environment.
4. Maintain appropriate records.
5. Teach the approved curriculum.
6. Keep parents informed through conferences and/or reports of their students' progress.
7. Develop and maintain a flexible, effective classroom learning environment.
8. Work with students, staff, and community patrons in an amicable and productive manner.
9. Supervise students in the classroom and on the school premises as required.
10. Develop students' sense of consideration for others and of responsibility for contributing to the benefit of the school.
11. Participate in professional growth opportunities.

Other Functions:

1. Fulfill all other responsibilities as assigned.
2. Opportunities in extracurricular activities.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills Minimum Qualifications:

1. A valid Washington State teaching certificate.
2. Secondary Science endorsement or a valid Washington State teaching certificate with substantial science coursework or academic preparation sufficient to reasonably obtain a Secondary Science endorsement within one (1) year of hire.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of current instructional practices and strategies for effectively teaching and engaging students.
2. Ability to apply a variety of instructional methods, including cooperative learning, effective questioning, and concept development.
3. Ability to establish and maintain a positive, well-managed classroom learning environment.
4. Ability to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a school team.
5. Knowledge of Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and ability to integrate the into the classroom.
6. Demonstrated ability to use formative, summative, and performance assessment strategies.
7. Demonstrated ability to establish individual and subgroup, whole class, and grade-level/content area student growth goals.
8. Demonstrated ability to use student growth or achievement data from multiple assessments to show clear evidence of growth for most students.
9. Demonstrated ability to use multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve student learning.
10. Demonstrated willingness to work effectively with students, parents and staff.
11. Demonstrated ability to develop and modify instructional programs to meet individual needs.
12. Demonstrated successful experience working with middle and high school students.
13. Ability to communicate effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Prior teaching experience in the area of Science.

Working Conditions/Employment Requirements Working Conditions:

1. Classroom environment.

Employment Requirements:

1. Successful completion of criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI. Wishram School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer Notice of Non-Discrimination Wishram School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities 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. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance Officer and Gender Inclusive School Coordinator: Superintendent-Tye Churchwell, 509 767 6090. tye.churchwell@wishramschool.org. Title IX Officer and 504 Coordinator: Principal-Brent Cameron, 509-767-6090, brent.cameron@wishramschool.org Title I/Lap Coordinator-Monica Snodgrass, 509-767-6090, monica.snodgrass@wishramschool.org. Address: P.O. Box 8, Wishram, WA 98673.

Salary : $55,346 - $104,319