Teacher MS CTE STEM/Exploratory Technology - Baker Middle School

Tacoma Public Schools•Baker Middle 8001 S. J St., WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a CTE Teacher position at Baker Middle School. The role involves planning, organizing, and providing students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in a classroom environment designed to foster intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. The teacher will support the School/Building, School Board, District, and State curriculum, policies, and initiatives for student achievement. This position requires a valid Washington state CTE teaching certificate endorsed in STEM Technologies and additional endorsements as needed to support courses in Exploring Technology and Robotics. CTE Teacher Certification and maintenance of a current CPR/First Aid/AED card are requirements for this position and a condition of employment. If a candidate does not hold a valid WA state CTE teaching certificate, they are expected to enroll and successfully complete the required course of study for CTE teacher certification within 2 years.

Requirements

Valid Washington State teaching certificate.
Completion of all District-required trainings, as assigned.
Fingerprints and successful WSP and FBI background clearance/sexual misconduct clearance.
Knowledge of applicable Washington State and Federal rules and regulations.
Knowledge of subject matter/course content relevant to assignment.
Knowledge of and skills in using various formative and summative assessments.
Knowledge and skill in instructional principles, methods and techniques.
Skill in obtaining, clarifying and exchanging information.
Skill in critical thinking and problem solving.
Skill in attention to detail.
Skill in classroom management.
Skill in handling student discipline.
Skill in providing quality customer service.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate activities.
Ability to multi-task, set priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the District.
Ability to use informational technology.
Ability to exercise critical thinking and use sound judgment.
Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
Ability to work with difficult and/or sensitive situations to provide appropriate resolutions.
Ability to serve as role model and treat students and colleagues as individuals in a professional and ethical manner.
Ability to adhere to all Tacoma Public School Board policies.
Ability to support the School/Building, School Board, District and State curriculum, policies and initiatives for student achievement.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to demonstrate reasonable, reliable and regular attendance.
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, twist, bend, climb and/or be mobile.
Ability to travel throughout the District by means of private or public transportation.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural, diverse socio-economic setting.
Requires a valid Washington state CTE teaching certificate endorsed in STEM Technologies and additional endorsements as needed to support courses in Exploring Technology and Robotics.
CTE Teacher Certification and maintenance of a current CPR/First Aid/AED card are requirements for this position and a condition of employment.
If you do not currently hold a valid WA state CTE teaching certificate and were offered and accepted this teaching position, you would be expected to enroll and successfully complete the required course of study for CTE teacher certification within 2 years.

Nice To Haves

Additional endorsements as needed to support courses in Exploring Technology and Robotics.

Responsibilities

Develops, plans, and strategizes a program of study based on student learning needs, meeting individual needs, interests, and abilities.
Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to student maturity and interests.
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media to engage students and provide opportunities for participation.
Assesses student growth regularly and provides progress reports.
Maintains and issues appropriate grades to reflect student achievement.
Refers students for evaluation by District Specialists as needed.
Provides guidance to promote student welfare, educational development, and citizenship.
Strives to implement the District’s philosophy of education and instructional goals.
Assists administration in implementing District policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and encourages students to maintain standards.
Manages student behavior and maintains order in the classroom fairly.
Participates in the planning and evaluation of the school program and District curriculum development.
Develops norms for learning reflecting teacher knowledge of content.
Prepares lesson plans for assigned classes and shows written evidence of preparation.
Provides differentiated instruction and scaffolding of tasks.
Effectively uses learning time and guides the learning process toward curriculum goals.
Establishes clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects, aligning instructional materials and tasks.
Communicates objectives and learning targets to students.
Establishes and maintains open communication with students, parents, colleagues, and community members.
Makes provisions for availability to students and parents for education-related purposes.
Conducts parent/guardian conferences and meetings to communicate student progress and interpret program rationale.
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and District policy.
Utilizes multiple data elements (formative and summative assessments) to plan and adjust instruction.
Evaluates student learning and success criteria to modify and improve program effectiveness.
Uses Washington State approved student growth rubrics for tracking student growth data.
Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Provides for and promotes the care and protection of students and school property.
Supervises students in various school settings (lunchroom, hallways, school grounds, sanctioned programs).
Effectively utilizes and provides access to community and District resources to enhance student learning.
Maintains and updates knowledge and skills through professional development activities and training.
Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees.
Supervises Para Educators and other classroom office assistance.
Provides guidance and works with staff members.
Develops and maintains professional and collegial relationships with colleagues.
Collaborates with peers and administrators to improve student learning.
Supports appropriate conduct and performance of job duties.
Adheres to Tacoma Public School Board policies.
Contributes to the development of new teachers and student teachers.
Maintains files on latest curriculum guides.
Keeps updated on resources and methods and makes relevant changes to instructional plans.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Maintains regular, reliable, predictable attendance.