22270: High School Science Teacher

Position #KEHS22270: High School Science Teacher (1.0 FTE Con)
Posting Dates: 04/25/2025 - 05/07/2025
Location: Kennewick High School 

For information on salary and benefits offered, please visit https://www.ksd.org/hr-landing/benefits-salary-schedules

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
1. Valid Washington State Teacher's Certificate with endorsement in Science 

2. Satisfactory evaluations

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:
1. Evidence of training and experience utilizing computer technology for word processing, Excel, Powerpoint, grading, recording attendance, communication by E-mail and implementing these computer programs into daily use in the classroom required.
2. Evidence of motivating and instructing students of all ability levels with emphasis on providing for their individual learning styles.
3. Evidence of maintaining a positive, productive learning climate within the classroom as well as with parents and colleagues.
4. Evidence of awareness of the current changes affecting science education.
5. Demonstrated leadership in professional activities related to science education.
6. Punctual and consistent attendance.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The successful candidate will be expected to:
1. Be able to teach all classes in our Science curriculum
2. Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request.
3. Create an atmosphere where cultural diversity is a strength and have the attitude that we will meet the needs of any child who enters our school.
4. Participate in the development of common assessments and to work collaboratively within the department.
5. Incorporate technology into the instructional process.
6. Become involved with business and community partnerships.
7. Work with advisory committees recommendation.
8. Be a "team" player by establishing and maintaining cooperative professional relationships with others.
9. Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
10. Be innovative and committed to the challenge of change in education.
11. Be committed to success for all children.
12. Cooperate in schedule changes and accommodating in other needs for use of facility.
13. Participate in workshops and training sessions that support building programs.
14. Actively seek to incorporate inquiry-based labs in the science classroom.
15. Perform other duties as required.

**COMPLETION OF SAFE SCHOOLS WEB BASED TRAINING IS REQUIRED AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT**

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, push or pull 18-26 lbs., sit, kneel and crouch, twist and bend, use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arm.

Sense: The employee is required to talk/hear conversations and other sounds. The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. The employee is required to taste and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Lifting: The employee must be able to lift or move up to 10 lbs. regularly and occasionally up to 26 lbs; must also be able to lift overhead. The employee may be required to physically move quickly in an emergency or while performing student supervision duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Hazards: While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work outdoors in a wide variety of temperatures; from -10 degrees F to 100 degrees F . The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in this work environment is moderate.

Application Procedure: In-District staff must complete an internal online application by 10:00 p.m. (PST) on or before the closing date. In-building/In-district staff will have eight school days, or eight working days during the summer to apply for a vacant position through the online application system. The employee may choose but will not be required to meet with the building administrator to understand the building practices, procedures and initiatives specific to the position to which they are applying. After eight days if an in-building employee is qualified for the position, the principal will offer the employee the position. In the case that more than one in-building employee is interested in a position, the position will be offered to the qualified and senior employee. If a position is not filled in-building after the eight day period, the position will be offered to the qualified, most senior in-district applicant, if any. Teachers with a summative evaluation score of 1 or 2 are not eligible to transfer unless agreed upon by the District and Association.

Out-of-District applicants must complete the online District application and attach a letter of interest, resume, valid Washington state teaching credential, and copies of transcripts with degree posted. All hires are subject to completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. The Kennewick School District provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or use of trained dog, guide or service animal by a person with a disability, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights & Equity:  Dr. Thomas Brillhart - (509) 222-5335 (thomas.brillhart@ksd.org)

Section 504, Title IX:  BJ Wilson - (509) 222-5004 (bj.wilson@ksd.org) 

Kennewick School District

1000 W. 4^th Ave.

Kennewick WA 99336

This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in all educational programs and/or extra-curricular school activities in the Kennewick School District. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures or requests for reasonable accommodation may be directed to the School District’s Director of Human Resources.

Kennewick School District Contact Names and Telephone Numbers: 

Toni Neidhold, Director of Human Resources

(509)222-5010

HR@@ksd.org

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