Math Teacher - High School

Chelan Athletics; Chelan (WA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Washington State Retirement

Medical, dental and vision

Time off (sick, personal leave)

Professional Development

Job summary

Lake Chelan High School seeks a knowledgeable, collaborative mathematics teacher for a non-continuing position for the remainder of the 2026–27 school year. The candidate will teach Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II, ensuring concepts connect across courses.

Strong content knowledge, ability to differentiate instruction, and commitment to multilingual and diverse learners are essential. Start date is February 1, 2027, with reviews beginning November 16, 2026.

Qualifications

• Valid Washington State teaching certificate with a mathematics endorsement appropriate for Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II.
• Knowledge of WA math standards and practices.
• Ability to assess student understanding and guide instruction.
• Strong classroom management, organization, communication, and relationships.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver standards-aligned instruction using district-adopted curriculum.
• Demonstrate expertise in Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II across the sequence.
• Identify gaps and prepare students for subsequent courses.
• Differentiate instruction to support varied learners and provide timely feedback.
• Collaborate with colleagues and families to support student success.
• Connect math learning to college, technical training, and real-world contexts.

Skills

Content knowledge in HS math

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Collaborative teaching

Education

Washington State teaching certificate with math endorsement

Tools

Instructional technology familiarity

Job description

Lake Chelan High School is seeking a High School Mathematics Teacher in a Non-Continuing Position for the Remainder of the 2026–27 School Year

• FTE: 1.0
• Start Date: February 1, 2027
• Contract Duration: From the agreed-upon start date through the remainder of the 2026–27 school year
• First round of application reviews will be November 16, 2026

Position Summary:

Chelan High School seeks a knowledgeable, collaborative, and student-centered mathematics teacher for a non-continuing position serving the remainder of the 2026–27 school year.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong content knowledge and the ability to teach across the Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II sequence, including an understanding of how concepts and prerequisite skills connect across courses.

Essential Responsibilities:

Mathematics Content and Instruction:

• Plan and deliver standards-aligned instruction using district-adopted curriculum and established course sequences.
• Demonstrate expertise in Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II, including equations and inequalities; linear, quadratic, and exponential relationships; functions and their representations; geometric reasoning and proof; similarity and congruence; coordinate geometry; and polynomial, rational, radical, and logarithmic relationships.
• Understand the progression from Algebra I through Geometry and Algebra II, identifying prerequisite gaps and preparing students for success in subsequent courses.
• Balance conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, mathematical reasoning, and application.
• Engage students in meaningful problem-solving, multiple solution strategies, and connections among equations, graphs, tables, diagrams, and real-world situations.
• Use structured student discourse so students explain their thinking, justify conclusions, ask questions, and respond to peers’ reasoning.

Student Growth and Support:

• Establish a welcoming classroom with high expectations, consistent routines, and a strong sense of belonging.
• Use formative assessments, student work, and common assessments to identify misconceptions and adjust instruction.
• Provide timely feedback, targeted re-teaching, and opportunities for students to demonstrate growth.
• Differentiate instruction to support students needing intervention and students ready for additional challenge.
• Support multilingual learners through explicit mathematical vocabulary, visual models, language scaffolds, and structured opportunities to speak and write about mathematics.
• Implement IEP and Section 504 accommodations and collaborate with specialists to ensure access to rigorous instruction.
• Monitor course performance and respond early when students show signs of difficulty, supporting successful course completion and progress toward graduation.

Collaboration and Professional Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with mathematics colleagues and professional learning teams on pacing, instructional practices, common assessments, and student support.
• Review existing student progress and course plans to provide a smooth transition and continuity of learning.
• Communicate proactively with families about student progress, strengths, concerns, and next steps.
• Maintain accurate and timely grades, attendance, and student records.
• Connect mathematics learning to college, technical training, apprenticeships, careers, and everyday decision-making.

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Washington State teaching certificate with a mathematics endorsement appropriate for teaching Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II.
• Demonstrated content knowledge across the high school mathematics sequence and the ability to explain concepts clearly in multiple ways.
• Knowledge of Washington State mathematics standards and mathematical practices.
• Ability to assess student understanding and use evidence to guide instruction.
• Strong classroom management, organization, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, families, and support staff.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful experience teaching high school mathematics, particularly Algebra I, Geometry, and/or Algebra II.
• Experience providing mathematics intervention while maintaining access to grade-level learning.
• Experience supporting multilingual learners and students receiving special education services.
• Experience with collaborative planning, common assessments, and analysis of student work.
• Familiarity witheffective instructional technology.
• Spanish-language proficiency or experience partnering with Spanish-speaking families.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary Range: $57,852 - $109,041 depending on experience and education

Eligible Benefits:

• Washington State Retirement
• Medical, dental and vision
• Time off (sick, personal leave)
• Professional Development

Questions & Contact Information:

Jamie Pancho, Chelan High School Principal, [e-mail], 509-682-4061 ext.3

Human Resources, District Office, [e-mail], 509-682-3515

Lake Chelan School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Title IX / Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Human Resources, 509-682-3515 or [e-mail]

Section 504 / Special Education / ADA Coordinator: 509-682-7744 or [e-mail]

Lake Chelan School District, PO Box 369, Chelan, WA 98816