Tumwater - CTE Culinary Arts & Nutrition Teacher

Tumwater School District•Tumwater, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Tumwater School District is hiring a 0.6 FTE continuing CTE Culinary Arts & Nutrition Teacher at Tumwater High School for the 2026–27 school year. The teacher will plan and deliver instruction aligned with Washington State Learning Standards, use district-adopted curriculum and assessments, and meet the varied learning needs of students. The role includes maintaining compliance with OSPI program standards for the Family & Consumer Science Pathway and ensuring students have access to industry-recognized credentials and work-based learning opportunities. The teacher will create a respectful, inclusive, and safe learning environment; assess and support student growth; maintain required records; communicate with students, families, and colleagues; and participate in school and district initiatives and professional learning. The position also involves supervising students, providing accommodations and modifications in accordance with IEP, 504, and MTSS guidance, meeting with industry professionals, and facilitating work-based learning. The teacher is expected to obtain CTE certification within two years of employment and perform other duties assigned by the Principal or designee. The position is responsible to the Principal or designee and follows the Tumwater School District calendar, excluding the voluntary staff orientation program before the starting date.

Requirements

Valid Washington State CTE Teaching Certificate or ability to be conditionally certificated in Culinary Arts.
Criminal justice fingerprint clearance.
Strong skills, background, and extensive training in the area of endorsement.
Ability to maintain ongoing compliance with OSPI-mandated program standards to ensure continued approval of the Family & Consumer Science Pathway.
Ability to develop, modify, and adjust curriculum to meet individual student needs.
Willingness to participate in building supervision, evaluation programs, and professional development.
Ability to use district-adopted curriculum and assessments and follow School Board policies and procedures.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Willingness to obtain CTE certification within two years of employment.

Responsibilities

Design developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive lessons aligned with Washington State Learning Standards.
Use district-adopted curriculum, assessments, and supplemental resources to support diverse learning needs.
Develop instructional objectives using student data and plan differentiated instruction, including for English language learners, students receiving special education services, and highly capable students.
Create and maintain a respectful, inclusive, safe classroom and instructional environment that supports participation, collaboration, creativity, and student belonging.
Engage students in learning through varied instructional techniques and active participation; integrate technology and provide timely, actionable feedback.
Use formative and summative assessments to monitor progress and adapt instruction.
Maintain accurate attendance, grading, communication, student data, and instructional records in accordance with district requirements and timelines.
Set measurable student learning and performance goals, monitor growth using multiple data sources, and adjust instruction to improve outcomes.
Communicate respectfully and consistently with students, families, and colleagues; engage families in student learning opportunities.
Participate in team meetings, IEP/504 planning, cross-disciplinary collaboration, coaching, mentorship, peer observation, and professional learning.
Support school goals related to inclusion and equity; contribute to schoolwide duties, staff culture, and assigned building- and district-level initiatives, meetings, and committees.
Prepare teaching materials, reports, grades, and documentation as required by the district.
Supervise students in classroom, performance, and common-area settings.
Provide accommodations and modifications in accordance with IEP, 504, and MTSS guidance.
Follow district safety protocols and expectations.
Ensure students are offered industry-recognized credentials and explicitly embed 21st-century skills in the curriculum.
Meet with industry professionals throughout the school year and facilitate and manage student work-based learning opportunities.
Obtain CTE certification within two years of employment.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or designee.