Certificated Teacher - Science

• Position Type:
  23-24 Certificated - Location/ High School Teacher
• Date Posted:
  6/20/2023
• Location:
  
  TAF at Saghalie
• Days of the Week:
  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
• Shift Times:
  6:25am-2:25pm
• Days per Year:
  180

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 include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform such classroom teaching and other duties related to the school program as may be assigned from time to time 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 which are in accord with District and building curricula.
• Prepare effective plans to meet objectives; motivate students by making lessons interesting and challenging.
• Give explanations, reasonable and appropriate assignments, and directions clearly.
• Organize the classroom setting to contribute to the learning process.
• Evaluate individual student progress regularly and maintain records for report card and/or parent conference.
• Work collaboratively and cooperatively with building subject area teachers to develop and align curriculum, instruction, and interdisciplinary projects.
• Enlist the assistance of counselors, administration, and other support personnel where appropriate.
• Provide lesson plans for guest teacher.
• Establish clear parameters for student behavior in the classroom.
• Discipline students in a firm and controlled manner.
• Encourage students to develop courtesy, self-control, respect, and responsibility.
• Enforce rules throughout the school.
• Demonstrate continued professional development.
• Develop rapport with students as individuals in a professional manner.
• Participate in extra-curricular responsibilities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience
Current Washington State Teacher’s Certificate with appropriate subject area endorsement(s).
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
Criminal background clearance.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Current trends and practices in education, instructional theory and its application, techniques to motivate student learning via inquiry, discussion, and application of knowledge, organizing the physical and human elements in the educational setting, instructional and non-instructional human dynamics, standards-based instruction and familiarity with Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements, school board policies and procedures.
ABILITY TO:
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Maintain effective working relationships with other people. Operate a variety of modern office equipment including microcomputers and related software. Provide instructional leadership. Organize and set priorities. Work independently with minimal supervision. Adapt instructional materials and strategies to accommodate the wide range of skills which exist in a classroom. Apply current trends and practices in education.

Teach in a multi-cultural and mainstream setting. Use technology to enhance instruction. Be fair and consistent with all students. Provide guidance and assistance to students. Meet responsibilities in a punctual and reliable manner. Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures. Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently without close supervision and able to pay strict attention to detail.

Communicate effectively through spoken and written word; read and follow written or verbal communications. Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines. Develop and maintain positive customer…