The school district is looking to solve the problem of providing effective education to a diverse student population, including at-risk and special needs youth, by hiring a qualified classroom teacher.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or appropriate industry background that qualifies the teacher for a Washington State CTE credential
- Academic preparation for or experience in teaching a culturally, racially and economically diverse student population in an urban school system
- Knowledge of subject areas appropriate to assignment
- Skill in proficiency in reading, writing, and oral communications
- Ability to deal with students in a positive and confident manner
- Ability to use necessary equipment, computers, machinery, tools, or software
- Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate
Responsibilities
- Fosters an educational environment conducive to the learning and maturation process of assigned students
- Plans an instructional program designed to meet individual student needs and whole groups which may include at risk or special needs youth
- Uses necessary and appropriate instructional methods and materials, which are suited to the well-being of the students and to the nature of the learning activities, program and/or curriculum involved
- Establishes and implements, in a positive and supportive manner, classroom policies and procedures governing student behavior and conduct
- Provides guidance, counseling, and discipline to encourage students to meet standards of achievement and conduct
- Evaluates and records student progress; prepares reports for parents or guardians
- Collects and interprets a variety of data; provides reports for administrative purposes
Other
- Bachelor's degree
- Ability to communicate effectively with parents or guardians in a diverse community
- Ability to adapt to change and remain flexible
- Ability to establish and maintain effective, positive working relationships with students, parents or guardians, staff and administrators
- Valid first aid and CPR certification (for some positions)
