Certificated Teacher - Science

Federal Way Public Schools; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Way Public Schools in Washington state is seeking a certificated middle school teacher at Lakota Middle School to inspire student learning and help meet district educational goals.

Candidates must hold a Washington State teaching certificate with the required endorsements, be able to manage a classroom, and collaborate with colleagues while maintaining professional standards. Criminal background clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Current Washington State Teacher's Certificate with appropriate subject area endorsements.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships.
• Ability to adapt teaching to diverse learners and use technology to enhance instruction.
• Ability to organize class and manage behavior while maintaining records.

Responsibilities

• Teach and perform classroom duties as assigned by the principal or designee.
• Implement district outcomes and align curriculum with building goals.
• Stay current on educational research, trends, and practices.
• Use varied instructional strategies and curricula to engage students.
• Establish objectives aligned with district and building curricula.
• Prepare effective plans and motivate students with engaging lessons.
• Provide clear explanations and directions to students.
• Collaborate with subject area teachers to align curriculum and projects.
• Involve counselors and staff as appropriate.
• Maintain classroom behavior standards and discipline as needed.
• Develop rapport with students in a professional manner.
• Participate in extracurricular responsibilities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Instructional leadership

Organizational skills

Multicultural teaching

Education

Washington State teaching certificate with endorsements

Tools

Office software

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Federal Way Public Schools

• Position Type:
  Certificated/ Middle School Teacher
• Date Posted:
  10/20/2026
• Location:
  Lakota Middle School
• Days of the Week:
  Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday

POSITION SUMMARY: Teachers help students learn skills and develop attitudes and appreciations which will lead them toward the fulfillment of the District's goals of education
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform such classroom teaching and other duties related to the school program as may be assigned from time to time by the Principal or designee.
• Teach and follow the recommended District Student Exit Outcomes at each level and subject area.
• Keep current on educational research, trends, and practices.
• Integrate a variety of instructional strategies and curriculum content.
• Establish immediate and long range objectives which are in accord with District and building curricula.
• Prepare effective plans to meet objectives; motivate student by making lessons interesting and challenging.
• Give explanations, reasonable and appropriate assignments, and directions clearly.
• Organize the classroom setting to contribute to the learning process.
• Evaluate individual student progress regularly and maintain records for report card and/or parent conference.
• Work collaboratively and cooperatively with building subject area teachers to develop and align curriculum, instruction, and interdisciplinary projects.
• Enlist the assistance of counselors, administration, and other support personnel where appropriate.
• Establish clear parameters for student behavior in the classroom.
• Discipline student in a firm and controlled manner.
• Encourage students to develop courtesy, self-control, respect, and responsibility.
• Enforce rules throughout the school.
• Develops rapport with students as individuals in a professional manner.
• Participates in extra-curricular responsibilities.

The preceding list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Current Washington State Teacher's Certificate with appropriate subject area endorsement(s)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

Criminal background clearance

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Current trends and practices in education
• Instructional theory and its application
• Techniques to motivate student learning via inquiry, discussion, and application of knowledge
• Organizing the physical and human elements in the educational setting
• Instructional and non-instructional human dynamics
• Standards-based instruction and familiarity with Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements
• School board policies and procedures

ABILITY TO

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Maintain effective working relationships with other people.
• Operate a variety of modern office equipment including microcomputers and related software.
• Provide instructional leadership
• Organize and set priorities
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Adapt instructional materials and strategies to accommodate the wide range of skills which exist in a classroom.
• Apply current trends and practices in education
• Teach in a multi-cultural and mainstream setting
• Use technology to enhance instruction
• Be fair and consistent with all students