Mercer Int'l Middle - Math & Science Teacher

Seattle Public Schools•Mercer International Middle School, WA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

A classroom teacher fosters and enhances an effective learning environment; facilitates the development or revision of curriculum and instructional materials; establishes learning objectives and standards based upon general District guidelines; provides instruction; counsels, disciplines, and supervises to meet the individual needs of assigned students, and evaluates student performance and progress. The teacher will foster an educational environment conducive to the learning and maturation process of assigned students; plan an instructional program designed to meet individual student needs and whole groups which may include at risk or special needs youth; prepare lesson plans. They will use 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; implement established program or curriculum objectives; attend in-service training and continue to improve professional growth through study and experimentation to remain current in methods and techniques for instruction. The teacher will establish and implement, in a positive and supportive manner, classroom policies and procedures governing student behavior and conduct; provide guidance, counseling, and discipline to encourage students to meet standards of achievement and conduct; make referrals for assistance where appropriate. They will confer with students, parents or guardians, and other staff, maintaining an open positive relationship as appropriate to provide guidance and evaluation, and to encourage student achievement. The teacher will establish classroom goals and objectives, in conformation with courses of study specified by State and School District statutes, regulations and guidelines; evaluate and record student progress; prepare reports for parents or guardians. They will collect and interpret a variety of data; provide reports for administrative purposes. The teacher will direct the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel. They will attend or participate in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal, in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional achievement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Academic preparation for or experience in teaching a culturally, racially and economically diverse student population in an urban school system.
Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate
Criminal justice and fingerprint check.

Nice To Haves

Working with bilingual students and assisting them in the transition to regular classrooms.
Implementing programs designed to prevent the dropout of "at risk" students.
Teaching multi-level, open-concept, and main streamed classes.
Some positions may require valid first aid and CPR certification.
Some positions may require a valid Washington State driver's license and/or a Class II driver's license.

Responsibilities

Foster an educational environment conducive to the learning and maturation process of assigned students.
Plan an instructional program designed to meet individual student needs and whole groups which may include at risk or special needs youth; prepare lesson plans.
Use 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; implement established program or curriculum objectives; attend in-service training and continue to improve professional growth through study and experimentation to remain current in methods and techniques for instruction.
Establish and implement, in a positive and supportive manner, classroom policies and procedures governing student behavior and conduct; provide guidance, counseling, and discipline to encourage students to meet standards of achievement and conduct; make referrals for assistance where appropriate.
Confer with students, parents or guardians, and other staff, maintaining an open positive relationship as appropriate to provide guidance and evaluation, and to encourage student achievement.
Establish classroom goals and objectives, in conformation with courses of study specified by State and School District statutes, regulations and guidelines; evaluate and record student progress; prepare reports for parents or guardians.
Collect and interpret a variety of data; provide reports for administrative purposes.
Direct the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel.
Attend or participate in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal, in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional achievement.
Serve on staff committees as required.
Participate in a variety of activities to enhance personal and professional skills.
Perform related tasks consistent with the scope and responsibility of the position.