Summer School Biology Teacher - Timberline High School - Temporary (Internal Only)

About the position

The teacher is primarily responsible for effective teaching and learning of the assigned subject(s) following district approved curriculum, instruction and assessment practices. Primary responsibility shall include student safety, effective collaboration and attention to each student's readiness to learn including needed guidance, discipline, and welfare. Employee may teach in a variety of elementary and/or secondary educational, individual or team teaching, settings. The District represents a diverse community. Approximately 40% of our students arrive with diverse backgrounds. We seek an individual who has successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities. The selected candidate must demonstrate a commitment to strengthening community engagement and communication with the District's diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Plan for student success based on assessed needs of individual students and the use of data and information to determine each student's current knowledge and skill level, set student learning goals, and assess student progress.
• Work collaboratively in a professional learning community with other teachers, support staff, and others as appropriate.
• Conduct planning for lessons using commonly accepted professional practice and consistent with school/district approved curriculum and instructional practice.
• Maintain and provide reasonable and meaningful student grading and evaluation consistent with school and district policy.
• Integrate district approved and/or required technology into planning, learning, progress reporting, and required record-keeping activities.
• Create, communicate, and maintain classroom management practices that effectively engage students in the learning process.
• Participate in faculty and grade level or department meetings.
• Observe the needs and challenges of students and engage an administrator or appropriate educational staff associates when necessary.
• Assist in the supervision of students at school activities and events.
• Establish a professional growth plan and annually review the plan and progress with the administrator.
• Follow Board policies and stay abreast of updates and changes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities.
• Successful completion of a teacher certification program at an accredited college or university.
• Valid Washington state certification(s) and/or endorsement(s).
• Successful completion of or commitment to timely complete, highly qualified ('HQ') criteria including praxis requirements.
• Demonstrated content knowledge for subjects/levels being taught.
• Ability to effectively communicate with parents, students, and staff verbally and in writing.
• Commitment to collaboration and teaming and effectiveness in working within a professional learning community.
• Skill in classroom management and ability to achieve, support, and maintain acceptable student behavior.
• Knowledge of and ability to use appropriate and multiple assessment, instruction, and evaluation techniques.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development and ability to apply that knowledge to the selection and application of curriculum materials and instructional practices.
• Knowledge and skill in the use and strategies necessary to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Knowledge and skill in culturally responsive teaching and learning.
• Skill and ability to utilize technology to aid instruction, assessment and learning.
• Evidence of continuous professional learning and a commitment to participate in professional growth opportunities.

Nice-to-haves

• Must model and maintain exemplary punctuality and attendance.
• Successful experience teaching in a diverse student environment.
• Successful experience in a team teaching environment.
• Successful experience in the grade level(s) and/or content area(s).
• Bilingual skills.