6th Grade Science Teacher - Ignite Curious Minds

Olatheschools; Olathe (KS); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Oregon Trail Middle School in Olathe, KS is hiring a 6th grade science teacher to join the Olathe Public Schools. The teacher will deliver science instruction to a diverse group of students and align lessons with district standards.

The ideal candidate holds a Kansas teaching license with secondary certification and a Science 6-8 endorsement, and can differentiate instruction to meet varied learner needs. Collaboration with families and ongoing assessment are essential.

Qualifications

• Kansas teaching license with secondary certification and Science 6-8 endorsement required.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in science at the middle school level.
• Differentiate instruction for a wide range of developmental needs.
• Build relationships with students and families to support learning.
• Implement district curriculum to maximize student learning.
• Supervise and evaluate all students within the teaching assignment.

Skills

Kansas teaching license

Secondary certification

Science 6-8 endorsement

Job description

Middle School 6th Grade Science Teacher at Oregon Trail

Olathe, KS, United States

Job Description

Academic Year 2026-2027

Company Overview: The Olathe School District is the largest school district in the Kansas City metropolitan area and is located southwest of Kansas City, in Johnson County, Kan. The district serves students from Olathe and parts of Lenexa, Overland Park and Shawnee. Home to more than 30,000 students and 4,500 staff members, the district’s vision is Preparing Students for Their Future. For more information about the Olathe Public Schools, visit the district’s website at www.olatheschools.org

Description of the position:
This position instructs students in a classroom which could include students with educational risk factors, as well as students with special needs. The ability to form relationships with a wide variety of students and families is essential. Differentiating instruction for a wide range of developmental needs is required. The teacher must understand students with significant needs and behaviors and how to program for them. The teacher is responsible for the implementation of the district curriculum in a way that maximizes student learning. The teacher is responsible for the supervision and evaluation of all students within his/her teaching assignment.

Qualifications:
Kansas teaching license with secondary certification and Science 6-8 endorsement required. Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits:
Olathe Public Schools offers an excellent benefits package! Please click on the link to be directed to our benefits page for more information. http://bit.ly/OPS_Insurance_Benefits

Disclaimer:
Due to the high volume of applicants we receive, we are not able to provide status updates over the phone. If you are invited for an interview, you will be contacted directly by the manager for that position.
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• Locations 1800 W Dennis Ave, Olathe, KS, 66061, US