Secondary Social Studies Teacher

Chief Leschi School•Puyallup, WA

About The Position

The Social Studies Teacher position provides high level instruction to secondary students utilizing teaching techniques that are consistent with school established objectives. ABOUT CHIEF LESCHI SCHOOLS: Formerly known as the Puyallup Tribal School, Chief Leschi Schools was founded in 1976 to address the high dropout rate of the youth of the Puyallup tribe. It is the largest of seven tribal schools in the state of Washington and one of approximately 200+ tribal schools in the United States. It is also one of the largest tribal schools to be funded by the Bureau of Indian Education.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education
Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with applicable Social Studies endorsement(s)
One year recent computer experience with word processing, spreadsheet formatting, and email
Successful teaching experiences
Successful criminal background clearance
Successful and/or clear drug screening
KNOWLEDGE OF: Best practices in teaching and learning
School board policies and procedures
ABILITY TO: Take initiative and work independently
Demonstrate commitment to the teaching profession and its code of ethics
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Manage a classroom effectively for optimum learning
Synthesize information and present it clearly and in an organized manner
Work with and relate to Native American children and serve as a positive role model
Establish and maintain effective working relationships in a diverse, multicultural environment, to include school staff and administrators, parents and community members
Demonstrate and maintain confidentiality
Integrate cultural competencies in teaching Native American students
Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures

Nice To Haves

One year teaching experience working as a full time certificated employee
Experience in teaching diverse student populations
National Board Certification
Current or recent experience working with Native Americans or other similar diverse populations

Responsibilities

Communicates clearly, both orally and in writing
Prepares lessons and activities using common core state standards
Creates an effective environment for learning through positive student interactions, use of research based teaching practices and knowledge of differentiation strategies in secondary literacy
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals; establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects; and communicates these objectives to students
Administers all standardized tests and classroom based assessments as directed
Regularly communicates with parents and/or guardians through conferences, phone calls, grade updates and other means to discuss student progress
Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems
Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district, as well as professional growth activities
Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned workday
Refers students with special needs to appropriate staff for additional educational assistance, in accordance with requirements of Public Law 94-142
Participates in curriculum/literacy development programs as required
Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities
Works effectively with para-educators and other staff members
Performs other duties as assigned by administrator