Science Teacher - Ponderosa Middle School - Starting the 2026-2027 School Year

Science Teacher•Ponderosa Middle School•Starting the 2026-2027 School Year

KLAMATH FALLS CITY SCHOOLS

Ponderosa Middle School Klamath Falls, OR•Klamath Falls, Oregon This job is also posted in

KLAMATH FALLS CITY SCHOOLS

Job Details

Job ID:

5634877

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

Salary:

$53,683.89•99,647.38 (DOE)

Insurance:

Generous Health, dental, and vision contribution from the district, currently up to $2277 (based upon family coverage), prorated based upon FTE.

PERS Retirement:

The district assumes and pays the 6% average employee contribution to the Oregon PERS system. Benefits to working at

KFCS:

Student loan forgiveness for those who qualify. Teacher mentoring program for teachers new to the profession. Opportunity to work with a diverse student population. District-supported child care is available. Work in a highly supportive environment Access to classroom technology including interactive white board, document cameras, and chromebooks Ongoing Professional Development opportunities

Schedule:

190 Days + 3 days new teacher in-service. Start date August 24, 2026.

Current Contract:

KFEA Contract

FUNCTION

To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated; Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning; Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of an immediate superior; Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior; Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved; Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives; Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities; Evaluates student progress on a regular basis; Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation; Assists in the upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board Policy; Makes provision for being available to students and parents outside the instructional day; Attends and participates in faculty meetings; Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods; Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials; Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities; Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents; Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others; Provides for own professional growth; Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Valid Teaching Certificate.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Hold or qualify for an Oregon teaching license with the proper endorsement/authorization and be considered highly qualified by the Oregon Department of Education. Pre-employment requirements: Employment for this position is contingent on clearance of the following: __X__Pre-Employment Drug Screen __X__ Background Investigation The district prohibits discrimination and harassment on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to, an individual's perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, or veterans' status, or because of the perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, or veterans' status of any other persons with whom the individual associates.

Position Type:

Regular

Salary:

$53,683.90 to $99,647.40 Per Year