TOPS K-8 – Middle School Math Teacher and Academic Intervention Specialist – 1.0 FTE

Seattle Public Schools • Tops K-8, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This 1.0 FTE position is a combined assignment consisting of 0.4 FTE Academic Intervention Specialist and 0.6 FTE Math Teacher. The Math Teacher assignment includes three classes: Geometry, Math 6, and Algebra. A geometry endorsement is required. 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.

Requirements

• Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate
• Geometry endorsement
• Bachelor's degree
• Academic preparation for or experience in teaching a culturally, racially and economically diverse student population in an urban school system.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and oral communications
• Effective communication with parents or guardians in a diverse community
• Designing and implementing lesson plans for students having a wide range of achievement
• Deal with students in a positive and confident manner
• Be fair and consistent when working with a culturally, racially, and economically diverse student population
• Adapt to change and remain flexible
• Organize activities
• Manage student behavior
• Use good judgment to maintain a safe learning environment
• Provide instruction and demonstrate techniques
• Use necessary equipment, computers, machinery, tools, or software
• Direct assistants
• Establish and maintain effective, positive working relationships with students, parents or guardians, staff and administrators

Nice To Haves

• 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
• 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

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; prepares lesson plans.
• 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; implements established program or curriculum objectives; attends in-service training and continues to improve professional growth through study and experimentation to remain current in methods and techniques for instruction.
• 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; makes referrals for assistance where appropriate.
• Confers 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.
• Establishes classroom goals and objectives, in conformation with courses of study specified by State and School District statutes, regulations and guidelines; evaluates and records student progress; prepares reports for parents or guardians.
• Collects and interprets a variety of data; provides reports for administrative purposes.
• Directs the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel.
• Attends or participates 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.
• Serves on staff committees as required.
• Participates in a variety of activities to enhance personal and professional skills.
• Performs related tasks consistent with the scope and responsibility of the position.

What This Job Offers

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