Middle School Science Teacher

Job Overview: The Science teacher is responsible for delivering engaging, standards-aligned science instruction that fosters creativity and critical thinking skills.  

Key Responsibilities

Instruction and Curriculum Development:

  • Plan, organize, and deliver standards based instruction.

  • Use a variety of instructional strategies to accommodate diverse learners.

  • Assess students’ progress through formative and summative assessments while adjusting instruction to support student needs. 

  • Provide feedback to students to support student learning.

Classroom Management:

  • Maintain a safe, structured, and positive classroom environment conducive to learning.

  • Manage student behavior by applying research based management strategies.

  • Uphold school policies, rules, and procedures. 

Student Engagement and Support:

  • Provide individual or small group instruction to students who need additional assistance.

  • Encourage active participation in practical and theoretical tasks, motivating students to apply their learning to real-world scenarios.

Collaboration and Professional Development:

  • Collaborate with colleagues in such a way that builds and supports a positive culture for learning. 

  • Participate in building and/or district professional development activities to continuously improve teaching techniques and subject knowledge.

Professional Duties:

  • Maintain accurate student records, including attendance, grades, and assessment data.

  • Prepare reports and communicate regularly with parents or guardians regarding student performance and behavior.

  • Participate in school-wide meetings, events, and other administrative activities as required.

Zone 5

Grades

6, 7, 8

Category

Science

Additional Information

Base Pay Salary: $40,600 ($41,300 pending board approval)

Benefits: Full Health and Dental Insurance paid

Contract Days: 186

Start Date: August 2026

 

Contact Information

School District 145 Waverly
14511 Heywood St
Waverly, Nebraska 68462
http://www.district145.org

Rik Devney
(p) (402) 786-2321 1111
(f) (402) 786-2799