8th Grade Science Teacher

Mayfield Middle School; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Putnam City Mayfield Middle School in Oklahoma City is seeking an 8th Grade Science Teacher to deliver engaging science instruction in a ten-month school year. The role reports to the principal and supervises teacher aides and volunteers, with responsibilities spanning curriculum planning, classroom management, and collaboration with staff.

The position requires state teaching certification and adherence to district policies, with duties including regular student assessment and participation in

Qualifications

• State teaching certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study that meets the needs of students.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning for middle school students.
• Guides learning toward curriculum goals and communicates objectives to students.
• Employs instructional methods and materials appropriate to objectives.
• Assesses student progress and seeks district support as needed.
• Counsels with colleagues, students, and parents regularly.
• Implements policies and maintains orderly classroom conduct.
• Plans and supervises teacher aides and volunteers; evaluates their performance.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on committees.

Skills

State certification requirements

Education

State teaching certification

Job description

8th Grade Science Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5928365

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:

• As set by state certification authorities.

REPORTS TO

Principal

SUPERVISES: Teacher aide and volunteers assigned

JOB GOAL: To help students learn subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and - in harmony with the goals - establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to student.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Counsels with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher assistant(s) and/or volunteer(s), and cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.

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TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Ten-month year. Salary and work year to be

according to the current schedule.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually for tenured and semi-annually for evaluation of professional personnel.

Approved: __________________________________________ Date:_______________

Teacher’s signature: ___________________________________ Date:_______________

*Teacher’s signature indicates knowledge of the job description. However, this job description will

not be used for the purpose of teacher evaluation.

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Position Type: Full-Time