8th Grade Science Teacher - Roosevelt Middle School

Montgomery County Educational Service Center - MCESC; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Springfield City School District seeks a Science Teacher for Roosevelt Middle School for the 2025-2026 school year. This role requires valid Ohio licensure, flexibility, and a commitment to developing engaging lesson plans while fostering cooperative relationships with families. Teachers work 183 days a year with competitive benefits and a starting salary of $43,816, plus an annual longevity bonus of $1,600.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Develop lesson plans and provide individualized instruction.
• Manage a professional classroom conducive to learning.
• Engage with parents and maintain communication regarding students.

Responsibilities

• Foster relationships with families and encourage parental involvement.
• Utilize technology in teaching to enhance learning.
• Participate in professional development activities.

Skills

Flexibility

Enthusiasm

Ability to relate to diverse backgrounds

Education

Valid licensure issued by the Ohio Department of Education to teach Science

Job description

Position Type:
Teaching - Middle School

Date Posted:
6/2/2025

Location:
Roosevelt Middle School

Date Available:
2025-26 SY

Closing Date:
06/10/2025

District:
Springfield City Schools

Valid licensure issued by the Ohio Department of Education to teach Science.

Be flexible in your work schedule and be willing to attend/participate inprofessional development sessions

Be willing to serve on teams

Have the ability to relate to and teachstudents with diverse backgrounds

Demonstrate enthusiasm in your role?

Previous experience in an urban setting,not required

Developing lesson plans and instructional materials and providing individualized and small group instruction to meet the needs of each student.

Managing an organized and professional classroom that is conducive to learning and the development of the whole child.

Fostering a cooperative and respectful partnership with families and encouraging parent involvement through classroom observations and volunteer opportunities.

Maintaining close relationships with parents, communicating on a regular basis, specifically in regards to at-risk students.

Actively engaging at-risk students in the learning process; planning and using appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students.

Recognizing the needs of individual students and the entire group and offering support and flexibility as needed.

Working as part of a cooperative and diverse team of educators and administrators to carry out the goals of our District.

Utilizing technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.

Participating in professional development activities that are aligned with district and building goals, assigned subject content and the varied needs of students.

Who We Are:

The Springfield City School District, home to The John Legend Theatre, is seeking a ScienceTeacherat Roosevelt MiddleSchoolfor the 2025-2026school year. We are a nationally ranked Division I District serving approximately 7,500 Pre-K through grade 12 students, in a vibrant learning community of 17 state of the art buildings in west-central Ohio. The Springfield City School District values the racial, ethnic and socioeconomic diversity of our student body, faculty and staff. Our academic and extracurricular aim is to ensure social and emotional learning growth for students with a wealth of opportunity, including a 1:1 initiative and the YouMedia Center, which is a digital learning lab offering students activities such as 3-D printing, graphic design, and videography. We are Wildcats!

As a Teacheryou are required to:

• Valid licensure issued by the Ohio Department of Education to teach Science.
• Be flexible in your work schedule and be willing to attend/participate inprofessional development sessions
• Be willing to serve on teams
• Have the ability to relate to and teachstudents with diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrate enthusiasm in your role?

Preferred qualifications:

• Previous experience in an urban setting,not required

As aTeacheryou will:

• Developing lesson plans and instructional materials and providing individualized and small group instruction to meet the needs of each student.
• Managing an organized and professional classroom that is conducive to learning and the development of the whole child.
• Fostering a cooperative and respectful partnership with families and encouraging parent involvement through classroom observations and volunteer opportunities.
• Maintaining close relationships with parents, communicating on a regular basis, specifically in regards to at-risk students.
• Actively engaging at-risk students in the learning process; planning and using appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students.
• Recognizing the needs of individual students and the entire group and offering support and flexibility as needed.
• Working as part of a cooperative and diverse team of educators and administrators to carry out the goals of our District.
• Utilizing technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
• Participating in professional development activities that are aligned with district and building goals, assigned subject content and the varied needs of students.

What We Offer:
As a contracted employee, Teacherswork183days per year and 7.25hours per day.

Starting salary is $43,816.00 with increases for additional education and experience.

Contracted employees receive competitive benefits.
All employees receive professional development

Salary details available below in the Springfield Education Association (SEA) negotitated agreement:
Springfield Education Association (SEA)

***Special Note: $1,600.00 Annual Longevity Bonus awarded to the successful candidate!!!