Certificated Teacher - Middle School - Humanities (ENG/SS)

Certificated Teacher - Middle School - Humanities (ENG/SS) JobID: 12873 Job Details Position Type: Certificated / Middle School Teacher Date Posted: 5/29/2026 Location: To be determined Date Available: 09/02/2026 Days of the Week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Position Summary Teachers help students learn skills and develop attitudes and appreciations which will lead them toward the fulfillment of the District's goals of education. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Perform classroom teaching and other duties as assigned by the Principal or designee. Teach and follow the recommended District Student Exit Outcomes at each level and subject area. Keep current on educational research, trends, and practices. Integrate a variety of instructional strategies and curriculum content. Establish immediate and long‑range objectives that align with district and building curricula. Prepare effective lesson plans to meet objectives and motivate students with interesting and challenging content. Provide clear explanations, appropriate assignments, and directions. Organize the classroom setting to support learning. Evaluate individual student progress regularly and maintain records for report cards and parent conferences. Collaborate with building subject‑area teachers to develop and align curriculum, instruction, and interdisciplinary projects. Enlist counselors, administration, and support personnel when appropriate. Set clear classroom behavior parameters. Discipline students in a firm and controlled manner. Encourage courtesy, self‑control, respect, and responsibility among students. Enforce school rules consistently. Build professional rapport with individual students. Participate in extracurricular responsibilities. Required Qualifications Current Washington State Teacher's Certificate with appropriate subject‑area endorsement(s). Consistent work‑schedule hours. Criminal background clearance. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Effective verbal and written communication. Ability to maintain productive working relationships with colleagues. Operation of modern office equipment, including microcomputers and related software. Instructional leadership skills. Organization and prioritization of tasks. Independent work with minimal supervision. Adaptation of instructional materials and strategies to accommodate diverse skill levels. Application of current educational trends and practices. Teaching in multicultural and mainstream settings. Use of technology to enhance instruction. Fair and consistent treatment of all students. Guidance and assistance to students. Reliability and punctuality in meeting responsibilities. Compliance with school board policies and administrative procedures. Attention to detail and efficient performance of duties without close supervision. Effective safety and security practices within work routines. Positive customer relations with staff and service providers. Collaboration with district staff and promotion of teamwork. Adherence to ethical and professional standards, including confidentiality obligations. Effective communication with parents, staff, students, and the public in a multicultural community. Perform job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Related to Cultural Competence and Equity Awareness of one’s own cultural identity and its influence on behavior, and a desire to learn about others’ identities. Creation of an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons. Accountability for upholding the Federal Way Public Schools' commitment to "Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future." Recognition of each person as a unique individual while celebrating group cultures. Physical Demands The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach, and talk. Lifting up to 25 pounds occasionally is required. Vision demands include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment is indoors, near video displays, with moderate noise levels. Work Schedule This position is a school‑year position. Reporting Relationship The position reports to the building administrator or designee. Representation Federal Way Education Association (FWEA). Level of Compensation Federal Way Education Association Salary Schedule. Benefits, prorated based on FTE, include medical, dental, vision, wellness leave, life insurance, retirement, and professional development dollars. All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or veteran status. Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee. #J-18808-Ljbffr Federal Way Public Schools