Middle School Math Teacher

School District of Washington • Missouri, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The School District of Washington is seeking a teacher (s) responsible for planning and providing direct instruction and creating a positive culture centered on learning. Ideal candidates demonstrate the ability to form safe relationships with students, effective oral and written communication skills, high level organizational skills, and the ability to work with multiple stakeholder groups. This position has a key role in fostering a positive, productive, and safe environment for students.

Requirements

• Valid Missouri Teacher’s certificate or eligibility for Missouri Teacher’s certificate aligned to the content area and/or grade level vacancy.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications may be appropriate to the scope of the position. Examples include, teaching certification in another area with interest and eligibility for temporary certification or content area degree with eligibility for temporary teaching certification pathway.

Responsibilities

• Use content knowledge and District curriculum resources to cognitively engage students in the content assigned.
• Design instruction to promote critical thinking by employing instructional strategies that lead students to problem-solving and critical thinking within the content assigned.
• Utilize effective communication with students establishing secure teacher-student relationships within the boundaries required to create and maintain a positive culture.
• Utilize data from multiple sources to analyze progress, modify instruction, and monitor effectiveness of instructional efforts.
• Communicate student progress to multiple professionals, parents, and students as appropriate for the purpose of improving learning and maintaining records.
• Observe, promote, and support professional development activities, responsibilities, and ethical practices related to the scope of this position.
• Cooperate in partnerships and collaborative efforts to support student learning and progress toward identified outcomes.
• Regular and reliable attendance is necessary in order to perform the functions of this position.
• Perform associated roles as required for building operations and to respond in the event of an emergency.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required for District operations.
• Maintains appropriate student records and timelines.
• Attend meetings and workshops necessary for District operations and to enhance knowledge in areas of general responsibility.
• Maintains confidential nature of all school related material.
• Attend events outside of the regular school day designed to bring the public into the school, serve on a committee, plan appropriate instruction, and attend required meetings associated with the role of “teacher”.

Benefits

• applicable health and ancillary insurance
• annual paid leave award
• defined benefit pension
• Starting salary established by the Board of Education as posted aligned to the degree column. A limit of step 11 as the entry point on the salary schedule is defined by District policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed