Guest Teacher

Chief Leschi School • Puyallup, WA

3d

About The Position

This position is for the 2025-26 School Year GROUP: Certificated Substitutes SALARY: Certificated Substitute Salary Schedule FLSA STATUS: Non -Exempt WORKDAYS PER FISCAL YEAR: on-call ________________________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY: The Guest Teacher position provides basic educational instruction to K-12 aged children utilizing teaching techniques that are consistent with school established objectives. ABOUT CHIEF LESCHI SCHOOLS: Formerly known as the Puyallup Tribal School, Chief Leschi Schools was founded in 1976 to address the high dropout rate of the youth of the Puyallup tribe. It is the largest of seven tribal schools in the state of Washington and one of approximately 200+ tribal schools in the United States. It is also one of the largest tribal schools to be been funded by the Bureau of Indian Education. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Communicates clearly, both orally and in writing Prepares lessons and activities using common core state standards Creates an effective environment for learning through positive student interactions, use of research based teaching practices and knowledge of differentiation strategies in secondary literacy Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals; establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects; and communicates these objectives to students Administers standardized tests and classroom based assessments as directed Regularly communicates with parents and/or guardians through conferences, phone calls, grade updates and other means to discuss student progress Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district, as well as professional growth activities Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned workday Refers students with special needs to appropriate staff for additional educational assistance, in accordance with requirements of Public Law 94-142 Participates in curriculum/literacy development programs as required Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities Works effectively with para-educators and other staff members Performs other duties as assigned by administrator 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Successful teaching experience
• Best practices in teaching and learning
• School board policies and procedures
• Take initiative and work independently
• Demonstrate commitment to the teaching profession and its code of ethics
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Manage a classroom effectively for optimum learning
• Synthesize information and present it clearly and in an organized manner
• Work with and relate to Native American children and serve as a positive role model
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships in a diverse, multicultural environment, to include school staff and administrators, parents and community members
• Demonstrate and maintain confidentiality
• Integrate cultural competencies in teaching Native American students
• Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures
• Successful criminal background clearance
• Successful and/or clear drug screening

Nice To Haves

• One year teaching experience working as a full-time certificated employee
• Current or recent experience working with Native Americans or other similar diverse populations
• Knowledge of or experience with: AVID, Responsive Classroom, Trauma-Informed Practices, Restorative Practices, Project GLAD, Project Based Learning

Responsibilities

• Communicates clearly, both orally and in writing
• Prepares lessons and activities using common core state standards
• Creates an effective environment for learning through positive student interactions, use of research based teaching practices and knowledge of differentiation strategies in secondary literacy
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals; establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects; and communicates these objectives to students
• Administers standardized tests and classroom based assessments as directed
• Regularly communicates with parents and/or guardians through conferences, phone calls, grade updates and other means to discuss student progress
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district, as well as professional growth activities
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned workday
• Refers students with special needs to appropriate staff for additional educational assistance, in accordance with requirements of Public Law 94-142
• Participates in curriculum/literacy development programs as required
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities
• Works effectively with para-educators and other staff members
• Performs other duties as assigned by administrator

What This Job Offers