Science Teacher- Grade 8

Overview

Position:
Science Teacher - Grade 8 (Integrated Science).

Location:

Wooster High School.

Location:

Wooster High School. Effective:  School Year. Date Posted:
January 20, 2026. Final date to receive applications:
January 27 at 11:59 p.m. or until filled.

• Teach Science at the 8th grade level with hands-on methods and a strong focus on student engagement.
• Articulate and implement the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and/or Ohio's New Learning Standards.
• Documented ability to teach in a blended or flipped learning environment.
• Experience with a learning management system (LMS) and use progress data to drive individualized, differentiated instruction.
• Design and deliver instruction using cooperative learning, problem-based learning, thematic instruction, integrated planning, simulations and other models that promote student engagement.
• Design and deliver instruction for ALL learners, especially students with exceptionalities.
• Strong background in positive behavior management and ability to relate to at-risk students with families, parents, courts and social agencies that provide services to students.
• Experience with inclusion settings (co-teaching, team teaching, cross-curricular teaching) and RTI.
• Maintain excellent evaluations and/or recommendations and strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Train and experience in goal setting; engage in ongoing curriculum development.
• Be a highly qualified teacher; familiarity with learning styles and multiple intelligences.
• Willingness to work as a member of a team-oriented faculty; commitment to improving student performance as measured by AIR Assessments, ACT, SAT, and other performance-based end-of-course exams.
• Candidate must pass a criminal background check prior to employment (for non-current employees).

• Applicant must hold, or be able to obtain, appropriate state licensure (e.g., 7-12, 4-9 or 1-8)
• Master's Degree in Subject Area preferred
• Training and experience in hands-on methods
• Ability to articulate and demonstrate understanding and implementation of CCSS and/or Ohio's New Learning Standards
• Documented and proven ability to teach in a blended or flipped learning environment
• Previous experience/training with a learning management system (LMS)
• Strong evidence of progress monitoring and proficiency in analyzing data to drive individualized, differentiated instruction
• Training and experience in using cooperative learning, problem-based learning, thematic instruction, integrated planning, simulations and other models of teaching that promote student engagement
• Proven ability to design and deliver instruction for ALL learners, especially students with exceptionalities
• Strong background in positive behavior management and ability to relate to at-risk students with families, parents, courts and social agencies
• Experience with inclusion settings; co-teaching, team teaching, cross-curricular teaching, and RTI
• Excellent evaluations and/or recommendations; strong interpersonal communication skills
• Training and experience in goal setting
• Ability and willingness to engage in ongoing curriculum development
• Candidate must be a highly qualified teacher
• Familiarity with learning styles and multiple intelligences
• Willingness to work as a member of a team-oriented faculty
• Commitment to improving student performance as measured by AIR Assessments, ACT, SAT, and other performance-based end-of-course exams

• Candidates (unless current employees) must pass a criminal background investigation prior to employment.

• Internal Candidates:
  Submit APPLITRACK application by the posting deadline
• External Candidates: A submitted APPLITRACK application and a current resume must be received online by the posting deadline. Paper documents will not be accepted.
• Substitutes and General's Club Only Employees:
  Apply as an external candidate