Rochester-Teacher-Alternative Learning (2026-27)
About The Position
This is a part-time (0.40 FTE) position for the 2026-27 school year in an alternative learning environment. The position description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change. The role involves making plans for instruction, providing for individual student needs, fostering a positive classroom climate, monitoring student performance, giving feedback, interacting with stakeholders, handling student discipline and attendance, advising students, maintaining records, and liaising with community agencies. The teacher will also participate in staff development and school improvement activities.
Requirements
- Washington State Teacher Certification with appropriate endorsement
- Knowledge of subject matter in classroom instruction
- Ability to handle complex behavioral, social and academic needs
- Candidates should be able to teach a variety of courses in an alternative learning setting
- Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance
Nice To Haves
- Multiple endorsement areas
Responsibilities
- Make short and long-range plans for each subject area of instruction in an alternative school environment
- Provide for individual differences in the learning needs of students
- Provide a classroom climate that is based on mutual respect, rapport, fairness and consistency
- Monitor student performance and be adaptable to current curriculum needs
- Give students prompt and meaningful feedback on their performance
- Interact positively with students, colleagues, parents and community members
- Direct student teachers, educational assistants, student tutors and parent volunteers when such personnel are utilized
- Handle student discipline and attendance problems and assist with the enforcement of all school rules
- Advisor to students relating to scholastic pursuits, progress and interests
- Assist students in dealing with barriers to learning
- Work collaboratively with co-workers, as part of a professional learning community
- Maintain appropriate records for student assignments and progress
- Relay information to parents and school administration to comply with state statutes
- Perform job-related, non-teaching duties
- Liaison to community agencies
- Participate in staff development activities
- Participate in school improvement and parent involvement activities
- Perform other such duties as assigned by the building administrator
Benefits
- Eligible to enroll in the Department of Retirements Systems TERS plan
- Eligible to enroll in the Deferred Compensation Program
- Paid leave annually
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
