Minimum Requirements: Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in General Science or Biology required; Must be flexible, exhibit a commitment to accomplishment, possess outstanding communication and conceptual skills, demonstrate appropriate and positive student relationships, possess a strong professional orientation, and be willing to actively participate in a team environment; Demonstrated successful teaching experience and a willingness/ability to utilize a variety of research-based effective instructional strategies, including an emphasis on reading skills; Demonstrated knowledge of an integrated curriculum and a commitment to broaden knowledge in curriculum methods by participating in classes, workshops, in-services, peer coaching, reading, etc. Report's student progress to parents regularly; Provides instruction to students utilizing a variety of instructional strategies aimed at meeting individual student needs, and utilizing appropriate and available resources, including technology; Participates in child guidance discussions with students to provide appropriate programs for their educational level; Participates in team and individual instructional planning, which includes writing daily lesson plans; Participates in staff meetings, planning events, and department/unit meetings.