Teacher - English - SAMI - REPLACEMENT

Tacoma School District • Tacoma, WA

68d • $73,549 - $144,248

About The Position

Tacoma Public Schools is seeking passionate educators for teaching positions at one of three innovative high schools: the School of Industrial Design, Engineering, and Art (IDEA), the Science and Math Institute (SAMI), or the School of the Arts (SOTA). Each school is committed to an inclusive, project-based learning model grounded in collaboration, creativity, and real-world connections. This position plans, organizes and provides students with appropriate learning activities, experiences and a classroom environment designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth; supports the School/Building, School Board, District and State curriculum, policies and initiatives for student achievement. This is a REPLACEMENT contract for no longer than the 2025-2026 school year or whenever the staff member on leave returns to work, whichever is sooner.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university with appropriate educational endorsement.
• Valid Washington State teaching certificate.
• Completion of all District-required trainings, as assigned.
• Fingerprints and successful WSP and FBI background clearance/sexual misconduct clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of applicable Washington State and Federal rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of subject matter/course content relevant to assignment.
• Knowledge and skill in instructional principles, methods and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develops, plans and strategizes a program of study that is based on and capitalizes on the learning needs of students.
• Assesses the accomplishments for student growth on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Strives to implement the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Develops norms for learning that reflect teacher knowledge of content; prepares lesson plans for assigned classes.
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, parents, colleagues and community members.
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, District policy and administrative regulations.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials and facilities.

Benefits

• Full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree