• Job Description

  Req#: 5186954

  Starting the 2025-2026 School Year

  Position Math/Science Teacher

  Location West Valley Innovation Center

  Minimum Qualifications
  • Previous related industry and teaching experience.
  • Experience in and/or passion for making a difference in students' lives, making learning standards relevant, and project-based learning.
  • Valid Washington State Endorsement in Math for grades 7-12.
  • Valid Washington State CTE Certifications in:
  a) STEM (V141000) -OR- Technology Education (V210100).
  b) Consideration may be given to applicants who can verify 6,000 hours of required experience for needed OSPI VCodes. Submit documentation or an explanation of the necessary work experience with the application. Experience may include teaching math or science at the grade 7-12 level. OSPI currently counts direct instruction hours only. For additional information, see: OSPI CTE Cert or VCode Chart. Applicants must complete CTE certification within 18 months of hire.

  Preferred Qualifications
  • Valid Washington State Endorsement in Science.
  • Previous experience teaching STEM-related courses and content, along with using related technology and equipment.
  • Previous experience incorporating Common Core State Standards and CTE standards into Project-Based Learning and Mastery-Based Learning.
  • Experience with CTE Dual Credit and/or College in the High School.

  
  Position-Specific Job Duties
  • Co-Plan and Co-Teach – Collaborate with fellow educators to design and deliver engaging lessons. Daily co-teaching 7th-grade math and algebra connected to Computer Science, and geometry connected to STEM engineering and design. Co-plan and co-teach 3rd-year math courses integrated into the grade 10-12 Core program directly for an hour a day.
  • Facilitate Project-Based Learning – Guide students in applying math concepts to real-world challenges through hands-on, inquiry-based projects that promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Connect Math and NGSS to Core Programs – Support teachers in aligning core program instruction with math and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), ensuring interdisciplinary connections that enhance student understanding.
  • Differentiate Instruction – Adapt teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs, providing appropriate scaffolding, enrichment, and intervention to support student success.
  • Foster Innovation & Collaboration – Encourage a growth mindset and teamwork among students, promoting creativity and real-world problem-solving through cross-curricular learning experiences.

  
  Innovation Center General Job Duties

  Instruction, Assessment & Planning
  • Instruct blocked multi-grade classes using project-based learning and standards-based grading practices aligned with CTE Industry and Washington State Educational Standards in areas such as science, ELA, math, and History.
  • Implement higher-level thinking in instruction and assessment including project-based and hands-on approaches whenever applicable. This includes providing multiple attempts and approaches to assessment as aligned with Mastery-Based Learning practices.
  • Document student mastery of skills and prepare lesson plans aligned with program goals and standards.
  • Develop lessons, activities, and projects that align with the vision of the program, the mission of the school, and frameworks, and have these developed ahead of time with written evidence of preparation upon request.

  Collaboration & Professionalism
  • Co-plan and co-teach across content areas with other designers and content specialists, maintaining collaborative and professional relationships with all staff and stakeholders.
  • Create relationships and establish open lines of communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
  • Adhere to all district and building policies and expectations.

  Classroom Management & Environment
  • Foster a safe, welcoming, and positive learning environment for all students.
  • Create a learning environment that reflects diverse student backgrounds, interests, and experiences. Use daily routines to create a culture of safety and belonging in the classroom and provide students with opportunities to learn through personal experiences and interests.
  • Manage the purchasing, maintenance, and organization of materials and equipment used in the classroom. This includes ordering, maintaining, and organizing classroom supplies, lab spaces, and equipment.

  Student Engagement & Instructional Strategies
  • Actively engage students in the learning process through a dynamic, interactive, student-centered, hands-on instructional style. Provide students opportunities to make connections between class content and career pathways.
  • Use a variety of instructional strategies to engage students, such as station rotation, small group instruction, and the integration of technology.
  • Facilitate student ownership of learning by using Universal Design for Learning strategies, including providing students with multiple ways to access content, monitor progress, and demonstrate learning.

  Commitment to Educational Innovation
  • Embrace innovation and adapt to evolving educational practices.
  • Develop and implement project-based learning strategies.
  • Dedicate time and effort to support all students, regardless of learning styles or challenges.

  Career & Technical Education (CTE) Responsibilities and Extracurriculars
  • Mentor and support student leadership organizations and clubs within CTSO.
  • Maintain CTE certification in compliance with established guidelines.
  • Collaborate with fellow CTE educators, industry professionals, and stakeholders through meetings, PLCs, and events.

  Working Relationships
  Work in partnership with both large and small groups of teachers and other professional staff. Communicate regularly with students, parents/guardians, and teaching staff. Team up with grade-level colleagues to plan lessons, analyze student data, and maintain a focus on continuous improvement. Cooperate with the building administrator in the observation and evaluation process. When working with instructional paraprofessionals, provide appropriate lesson plans and activity supervision. May deal with a wide range of student abilities and behaviors; may occasionally deal with distraught or difficult students.

  Working Conditions
  The daily work is performed in a classroom setting. The job incumbent is often required to stand or sit for prolonged periods, be exposed to a computer display terminal for prolonged periods, and meet externally imposed and inflexible deadlines. May be required to work outdoors in inclement weather; lift, move, and position students and equipment; supervise students, bus loading/unloading; attend to students’ personal hygiene; may be required to deal with distraught, angry, or hostile individuals; may need to take precautions to avoid exposure to student bodily fluids and cleaning or disinfecting compounds; required to work in non-routine positions for extended periods.

  Working Environment
  The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting (able to lift 50 pounds and assist in lifting over 50 pounds), carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 34% sitting, 33% walking, and 33% standing. The job related is performed under a generally hazard-free environment and in a clean atmosphere

  Healthcare Benefits (SEBB): (All Employees who work 630 hours per school year are eligible.)
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability
  Additional Benefits:
  • Washington State Retirement (PERS, SERS & TERS)
  • Paid Leave:
  - Paid Holiday (260-day employees and bargaining groups that have holidays included within their CBA)
  - Sick Leave
  - Personal Leave
  - Vacation (260-day employees only)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • VEBA (Non-Rep, WVEA, Principal, Directors and Superintendent(s) ONLY)

• About the company

  The mission of the West Valley School District, a vital partner of a proud and caring community, is to ensure that all students achieve their highest level of knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to be responsible and productive citizens, effectiv...

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