2026-27 - 0.6 Math Instructional Specialist - Nisqually Middle School - One Year Only - Internal Applicants Only

North Thurston Public Schools • Lacey, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a one-year only position for a Certificated Instructional Specialist at Nisqually Middle School. The primary responsibility includes working in leadership roles and providing professional development for teachers. The employee is responsible for effective teaching and learning of the assigned subject(s) following district-approved curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices. This role requires demonstrated effective classroom practice, the ability to ensure student safety, appropriate team collaboration, and attention to each student’s readiness to learn, including guidance, discipline, and welfare. The employee may teach in various elementary or secondary settings, individually or in a team, or to a specific building as assigned. Candidates must possess a valid Washington State Teaching Certificate and/or a CTE Teacher Certification as appropriate. The successful candidate will report to the building Principal or program Director. The District serves a diverse community, and the ideal candidate will have successful experience working with culturally diverse families and communities, demonstrating a commitment to strengthening community engagement and communication with these populations.

Requirements

• Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate and/or a CTE Teacher Certification as appropriate for the position.
• Successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities or have otherwise demonstrated a commitment to strengthening engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with a diverse population.
• Successful completion of a teacher certification program at an accredited college or university.
• Valid Washington state certification(s) and Secondary Math endorsement(s).
• A minimum of five (5) years teaching experience in subject matter.
• Demonstrated content knowledge for subjects/levels being taught.
• Ability to effectively communicate with parents, students, and staff verbally and in writing.
• Commitment to collaboration and teaming and effectiveness in working within a professional learning community.
• Skill in classroom management and ability to achieve, support, and maintain acceptable student behavior.
• Knowledge of and ability to use appropriate and multiple assessment, instruction, and evaluation techniques.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development and ability to apply that knowledge to the selection and application of curriculum materials and instructional practices.
• Knowledge and skill in the use and strategies necessary to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Skill and ability to utilize technology to aid instruction, assessment, and learning.
• Evidence of continuous professional learning and a commitment to participate in professional growth opportunities and self-reflection on professional practice.
• Mandatory attendance at essential trainings is required as a condition of employment, some trainings may include out of town travel.
• Knowledge of the NTPS Coaching Model or willingness to be trained and implement the model.
• Training in or willingness to be trained in, Data Teams, Formative Assessment, Cooperative Learning, High Yield Instructional Strategies, critical thinking and other NTPS initiatives.
• Must complete a satisfactory fingerprint and sexual misconduct background check.

Nice To Haves

• Additional experience in leadership and/or instructional coaching in the content area preferred.
• Willingness to communicate the importance of the North Thurston School District Strategic Framework and District goals.
• Bilingual skills.
• Successful experience in a team-teaching environment.
• Successful experience in the grade level(s) and/or content area(s).
• Prior experience in a building leadership and/or instructional coaching position.
• Secondary: Teaching and instructional or peer coaching experience preferred.
• Preferred experience or knowledge of NTPS core and strategic math programs.
• Prior experience focused on meeting the learning needs of specialized groups of students specifically in mathematics previously marginalized students, multilingual learners and students served through Special Education.

Responsibilities

• Plans for teacher success by providing leadership and support for teachers, principals, and schools.
• Provides effective professional development workshops/classes.
• Engages in formal instructional coaching processes following the NTPS coaching model.
• Facilitates groups of teachers in work around different district initiatives.
• Communicates effectively with all constituents, e.g. teachers, administrators, and parents.
• Supports the implementation of core and strategic instructional programs for all students in the regular classroom.
• Provides support to teachers and principals in the implementation of research-based instruction, assessment, curriculum, and materials.
• Works collaboratively in a professional learning community with principals, teachers, support staff, and others as appropriate, in addressing the needs of students, developing effective teaching and learning practices, and developing and implementing best practices.
• Provides leadership in the communication and implementation of state standards.
• Uses a variety of high yield teaching strategies that promote student learning by using commonly accepted professional practice (e.g. direct instruction, differentiated instruction, cooperative learning, inquiry-based lessons, etc.) and consistent with school/district approved curriculum and instructional practice.
• Uses research-based instructional strategies in teacher trainings to make the teaching and learning more relevant to students (e.g., contextual learning opportunities).
• Integrates district approved and/or required technology to develop a K-12 plan with common assessments and interventions.
• Ability to do detailed work and maintain accurate records.
• May actively participate in district or building level faculty, grade level or department meetings, assist building efforts to plan, budget, implement, and evaluate the school’s program and to do related work as required.
• Follows school policy and procedures, standard practices, and approved curriculum, and will actively and positively support the District’s vision.
• Is constantly observant of the needs and challenges of students and promptly engages an administrator or appropriate educational staff associates when the Instructional Specialist suspects or reasonably believes that a student is at risk or in danger due to such issues as bullying, sexual harassment/misconduct, depression or suicide ideation, or academic failure.
• Serves as a positive role model for staff and students and practices the behaviors that are expected of staff and students.
• Establishes a professional growth plan and annually reviews the plan and progress with the administrator.
• Required to follow Board policies and stay abreast of updates and changes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Collaborate to develop a K-12 Math plan including professional development, coaching, and the use of common assessments and interventions.
• Utilize data to create, monitor, and modify the plan.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long term disability insurance
• Basic life insurance benefits
• Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB)
• Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Plan
• Tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (DCP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level