Science Teacher

Storm Lake; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Storm Lake Community School District is seeking a High School Science teacher to foster a safe and inclusive learning environment. The role involves delivering engaging instruction and monitoring student progress while building relationships with students and their families. Emphasizing innovation and collaboration, the district is dedicated to ensuring all students meet grade-level expectations and thrive academically and socially.

This position includes a commitment to professional growth and compliance with district policies and state regulations.

Qualifications

• Preferred Endorsement Areas: 5-12 Biological Science, 5-12 General Science, 5-12 Physical Science, 5-12 Physics, 5-12 All Science.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction to ensure students meet grade-level expectations.
• Use assessment data to monitor progress and adjust instruction.
• Establish a safe, orderly, and inclusive classroom environment.

Job description

• Position Type: High School/ Science - General
• Date Posted: 2/11/2026
• Location: High School

About Our District

Storm Lake Community School District is united as changemakers, committed to ensuring all students achieve at grade level. We seek educators who embrace innovation, honor students' cultures and identities, and believe in collective responsibility for every learner's success. Join a student-centered district where strong relationships and meaningful family partnerships drive impactful teaching and learning.

Position Summary

The classroom teacher supports Storm Lake Community School District's commitment to ensuring all students achieve at grade level within a safe, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment. This role designs and delivers rigorous, relevant instruction while building strong relationships with students and families. Teachers collaborate with colleagues to embrace innovation, monitor student growth, and uphold collective responsibility for every learner's academic and social-emotional success.

• Plan and deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction to ensure students meet grade-level expectations.
• Use formative and summative assessment data to monitor progress and adjust instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
• Differentiate instruction and provide targeted supports to ensure access and success for all learners.

Relationships & Culture

• Establish a safe, orderly, and inclusive classroom environment that values students' cultures, identities, and lived experiences.
• Build strong, trusting relationships that support students' academic and social-emotional growth.
• Implement positive behavior supports and restorative practices.

Family & Community Engagement

• Communicate consistently and effectively with families regarding student progress and learning goals.
• Engage families as partners in supporting grade-level achievement.

Professional Collaboration & Growth

• Collaborate with colleagues to strengthen instructional practices and improve student outcomes.
• Participate in professional learning aligned with district priorities.
• Uphold collective responsibility for the success of all students within the school community.

Professional Expectations

• Contract days and salary placement are determined by the Master Contract agreement.
• Evaluation will be conducted in accordance with the Iowa Teaching Standards and district evaluation procedures.
• Employment is contingent upon valid Iowa licensure and required endorsements.

Qualifications

• Preferred Endorsement Areas:
  • 5-12 Biological Science (151)
  • 5-12 General Science (154)
  • 5-12 Physical Science (155)
  • 5-12 Physics (156)
  • 5-12 All Science (185)

Terms of Employment

Employment terms, salary, benefits, and evaluation procedures are established by the Storm Lake Community School District Board of Education and applicable agreements. Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory performance and compliance with district policies and state and federal regulations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Storm Lake Community School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. It is an unfair or discriminatory practice for any educational institution to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age (for employment), disability, socioeconomic status (for programs), marital status (for programs), or veteran status in its educational programs or employment practices.