8th Grade ELA/Social Studies Teacher

Reports To: Building Principal

Job Goal: Create a classroom environment that implements district approved curriculum to ensure an equitable, engaging and positive learning experience for all students.

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree and possess a Washington state Teaching Certificate with English, History, or Elementary Education endorsemen for the position being considered.
• Documented successful and effective teaching, substitute teaching, and/or student teaching experience.
• Course work and/or experience appropriate to assignment.
• Technical and working knowledge of Washington State learning standards.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Commitment to the District's vision, mission and goals.
• Ability and skills necessary to individualize instruction.
• Awareness and appreciation of diversity among individual students.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of the Washington State learning standards for grades and subjects to be taught
• Plan, implement and evaluate classroom instructional activities consistent with the adopted district curriculum and standards
• Provide clear and focused instruction for all students by using a variety of teaching strategies that promote student engagement and interaction in order to meet the needs of all students
• Provide a climate conducive to student learning
• Collaboratively develop and implement common formative assessments in order to monitor student learning
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with grade level team members and other staff, administrators, parents/legal guardians and community members
• Work with minimal supervision and be flexible
• Regularly demonstrate professionalism in appearance, actions, decisions and overall performance
• Maintain strict confidentiality of student information; know and abide by FERPA rules
• Maintain an understanding of Affirmative Action, Title IX, and accommodations as directed within IEP or 504 plans

Terms of Employment:

• Contract: 180 days
• Affiliation: GEA
• Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision
• Sick/Personal Days: Per GEA Contract
• Retirement: Plan choice available through DRS
• Evaluation: Annually

Start Date:

• New staff orientation and professional development/training prior to start of school still TBD