Broadview-Thomson K-8 - Middle School Math Teacher - 1.0 FTE

Seattle Public Schools•Broadview-Thomson K-8, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The classroom teacher fosters an effective learning environment and supports students’ learning and development. The teacher plans and delivers instruction, prepares lesson plans and instructional materials, establishes learning objectives and classroom standards, and evaluates student performance and progress. Instruction is designed for individual students and whole groups, which may include students who are at risk or have special needs. The teacher establishes supportive classroom policies and procedures, guides and supervises students, and provides counseling and discipline to encourage achievement and appropriate conduct. The role includes communicating with students, parents or guardians, staff, and administrators; evaluating and recording student progress; preparing reports; collecting and interpreting data; and directing assigned non-certificated personnel. The teacher also participates in required meetings, in-service training, staff committees, and professional development activities. The position reports to the building principal. Working conditions may involve diverse student achievement and behavior needs, competing tasks and interruptions, and occasional interactions with distressed or difficult students. The role may entail exposure to ordinary infectious diseases, demonstrating instructional techniques and movements, and taking precautions around materials, fumes, equipment, cutting edges, or hot surfaces. Some classrooms may lack telephone communication.

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.
Knowledge of subject areas appropriate to the assignment, effective behavior management and instructional techniques, and student safety rules and procedures.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and oral communication, including effective communication with parents or guardians in a diverse community.
Ability to design and implement lesson plans for students with a wide range of achievement; work positively and confidently with students; and be fair and consistent with a diverse student population.
Ability to adapt to change, remain flexible, organize activities, manage student behavior, use sound judgment to maintain a safe learning environment, provide instruction and demonstrate techniques, and direct assistants.
Ability to establish and maintain effective, positive working relationships with students, parents or guardians, staff, and administrators.
Criminal justice and fingerprint check.
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.

Nice To Haves

Additional academic preparation or professional experience may be required for specific programs, including working with bilingual students and assisting their transition to regular classrooms; implementing programs to prevent at-risk students from dropping out; and teaching multi-level, open-concept, or mainstreamed classes.
Valid first aid and CPR certification may be required for some positions.
A valid Washington State driver’s license and/or a Class II driver’s license may be required for some positions.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain an educational environment conducive to students’ learning and development.
Plan instructional programs and lesson plans that address individual student needs and whole groups, including at-risk or special-needs students where applicable.
Select and use appropriate instructional methods and materials, implement curriculum objectives, and keep instruction current through professional study and training.
Establish and implement supportive classroom policies and procedures for student behavior and conduct.
Provide student guidance, counseling, supervision, and discipline; make referrals for assistance when appropriate.
Communicate with students, parents or guardians, and staff to provide guidance and evaluation and encourage student achievement.
Establish classroom goals and objectives consistent with state and district requirements; evaluate and record student progress and prepare reports for parents or guardians.
Collect and interpret data and provide reports for administrative purposes.
Direct the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel.
Attend required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District or building principal.
Serve on staff committees as required and participate in activities that enhance personal and professional skills.
Perform related tasks consistent with the scope and responsibility of the position.