Chemistry/Physics/Science Teacher - Riverside High School

Start Date: 08/25/2026 for 2026-2027 School Year.

Physics/Chemistry endorsement required. 

Riverside High School: 

Riverside is the newest comprehensive high school in the West Linn-Wilsonville School District. Riverside High School is a school of choice for all students within the district. Students chose Riverside for a variety of reasons; we are an International Baccalaureate High School and we offer comprehensive athletic and student-activities programs in a smaller school environment.

Position Description:

• Teach 6 of 8 periods within a block schedule
• Plan and instruct IB Physics, Physics, Chemistry & Forensic Science courses (grades 9-12)
• Experience with IB and/or Dual Credit preferred
• Collaborate with department, school staff, district and community stakeholders
• Communicate effectively with students, staff members and parents Plan for the instructional needs of all students and attend to the diverse needs of individuals while holding high-expectations for all students.
• Develop curriculum, lessons, assessments, and provide instruction using Common Core State Standards that promotes all skill development, knowledge, and reasoning using a rubric scoring and grading model
• Ability to create a student-centered classroom
• Model and teach respect with an emphasis on inclusion and an awareness of diversity
• Interest in becoming involved in the whole RHS community and participating in school-wide committees and activities

Responsibilities Include:

• Planning for the instructional needs of all students; Attending to the special needs of students;
• Teaching high expectations for student achievement and behavior;
• Implementing state and district curriculum;
• Providing instruction that promotes all skill development, knowledge, and reasoning;
• Using a variety of assessments to inform instruction;
• Creating an environment that maximizes student learning with a focus on character development;
• Developing partnerships that enhance student learning;
• Modeling and teaching respect with an awareness of diversity;
• Demonstrating continuous professional growth.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of best practices in teaching;
• Masters Degree preferred;
• Oregon teaching license in assigned area(s) and proper endorsements;

A teacher in the West Linn-Wilsonville School District joins a community of professionals who embrace the district's mission and six guiding vision themes: 

How do we create learning communities for the greatest thinkers and most thoughtful people for the world?

Six Guiding Vision Themes

• Demonstrates personal and academic excellence;
• Provides a personalized education to improve student performance;
• Establishes community partnerships and expands the classroom beyond the school;
• Creates a circle of support for each student;
• Educates the whole person-intellectually, emotionally, physically, and ethically;
• Integrates technology in daily living.

Benefits:

The West Linn-Wilsonville School District offers a competitive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and Professional Development & Tuition Reimbursement (prorated based on FTE).  For a full list of benefits offered to our employees, please click here. 

At present time the district pays the 6% contribution to PERS on the employee's behalf. 

Community and District Information:

The West Linn-Wilsonville School District is nestled within two thriving cities, West Linn and Wilsonville, within the rural area of Clackamas County.  Both communities have a strong legacy of support for their schools, music and arts endeavors, and the overall well-being of their patrons.  The school district and surrounding communities have experienced steady, constant growth over the past three decades.  The estimated student population of the District as of December 2025 is 8,600. 

It is the policy of the West Linn-Wilsonville Board of Education and School District (WLWV) that no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veterans' status, genetic information, or disability shall occur if the employee with or without reasonable accommodation, is able to perform the essential functions of the position.  These protections apply to students, employees, and other members of the public.   West Linn-Wilsonville School District is committed to equal access and equal opportunity in all activities/services, educational programs, and employment.  Persons having questions regarding equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact the Director of Human Resources at the West Linn-Wilsonville School District, 503-673-7095.