Science Teacher Ponderosa Middle School Starting the 2026-2027 School Year

Salary:$53683.89-$99647.38 (DOE)

Insurance:Generous Health dental and vision contribution from the district currently up to $2277 (based upon family coverage) prorated based upon FTE.

PERS Retirement:The district assumes and pays the 6% average employee contribution to the Oregon PERS system.

Benefits to working at KFCS:

• Student loan forgiveness for those who qualify.
• Teacher mentoring program for teachers new to the profession.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse student population.
• District-supported child care is available.
• Work in a highly supportive environment
• Access to classroom technology including interactive white board document cameras and chromebooks
• Ongoing Professional Development opportunities

Schedule:190 Days 3 days new teacher in-service. Start date August 24 2026.

Current Contract: KFEA Contract

FUNCTION:To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual emotional and psychological growth and maturation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated;
• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning;
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request ofan immediatesuperior;
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior;
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved;
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the districts philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives;
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials andfacilities;
• Evaluates student progress on a regular basis;
• Maintains accurate complete and correct records as required by law district policy andadministrative regulation;
• Assists in the upholding and enforcing school rules administrative regulations andBoard Policy;
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents outside the instructional day;
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings;
• Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals objectives and methods;
• Assists in the selection of books equipment andother instructional materials;
• Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities;
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents;
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others;
• Provides for own professional growth;
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Valid Teaching Certificate.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS:Hold or qualify for an Oregon teaching license with the proper endorsement/authorization and be considered highly qualified by the Oregon Department of Education.

Pre-employment requirements:

Employment for this position is contingent on clearance of the following:

XPre-Employment Drug Screen

X Background Investigation

The district prohibits discrimination and harassment on any basis protected by law including but not limited to an individuals perceived or actual race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national or ethnic origin marital status age mental or physical disability pregnancy familial status economic status or veterans status or because of the perceived or actual race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national or ethnic origin marital status age mental or physical disability pregnancy familial status economic status or veterans status of any other persons with whom the individual associates.

Required Experience:

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