Robert Eagle Staff Middle - PE Teacher - 1.0 FTE

Seattle Public Schools

Seattle (WA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

13 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

SEBB health benefits

Job summary

Seattle Public Schools is seeking a classroom teacher to foster a positive learning environment, plan lessons, and support diverse learners in the Seattle area. You will collaborate with staff, communicate with families, and document student progress while aligning with district standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and Washington teaching certification; candidates should be prepared to engage in ongoing professional development and adhere to district policies.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; experience teaching in urban, diverse settings may be required.
Proficiency in designing and implementing lesson plans for a range of student achievement.

Responsibilities

Foster a conducive learning environment and plan instructional programs to meet student needs.
Use appropriate instructional methods and materials aligned with curriculum objectives.
Establish classroom policies; guide, counsel, and discipline to meet achievement standards.
Communicate with students, parents, and staff to support student progress.
Record progress and prepare reports for parents/guardians.
Collect and interpret data for administrative reporting.
Supervise non-certificated personnel as assigned.
Attend staff meetings and professional development.

Skills

Student learning environment

Lesson planning

Behavior management

Communication with parents

Data interpretation

Team collaboration

Instructional methods

First aid/CPR knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview of Position

A classroom teacher fosters and enhances an effective learning environment; facilitates the development or revision of curriculum and instructional materials; establishes learning objectives and standards based upon general District guidelines; provides instruction; counsels, disciplines, and supervises to meet the individual needs of assigned students, and evaluates student performance and progress.

Essential Functions

Fosters an educational environment conducive to the learning and maturation process of assigned students; plans an instructional program designed to meet individual student needs and whole groups which may include at risk or special needs youth; prepares lesson plans.
Uses necessary and appropriate instructional methods and materials, which are suited to the well-being of the students and to the nature of the learning activities, program and/or curriculum involved; implements established program or curriculum objectives; attends in-service training and continues to improve professional growth through study and experimentation to remain current in methods and techniques for instruction.
Establishes and implements, in a positive and supportive manner, classroom policies and procedures governing student behavior and conduct; provides guidance, counseling, and discipline to encourage students to meet standards of achievement and conduct; makes referrals for assistance where appropriate.
Confers with students, parents or guardians, and other staff, maintaining an open positive relationship as appropriate to provide guidance and evaluation, and to encourage student achievement.
Establishes classroom goals and objectives, in conformation with courses of study specified by State and School District statutes, regulations and guidelines; evaluates and records student progress; prepares reports for parents or guardians.
Collects and interprets a variety of data; provides reports for administrative purposes.
Directs the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel.
Attends or participates in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal, in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional achievement.

Other Functions

Serves on staff committees as required.
Participates in a variety of activities to enhance personal and professional skills.
Performs related tasks consistent with the scope and responsibility of the position.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to the building principal.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Required to deal with a wide range of student achievement and behavior; required to remain flexible to meet students immediate needs; required to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize; may experience frequent interruptions; may occasionally deal with distraught or difficult students; potentially exposed to ordinary infectious diseases carried by students; in some positions the necessary and appropriate instructional methods may require specific positions and movements, and sufficient stamina and exertions, to demonstrate techniques properly for student safety, or to conduct or direct students; in some positions precautions may need to be taken to prevent or lessen exposure of self and/or students to various materials, fumes, equipment, cutting edges or hot surfaces; may teach in a classroom without telephone communication.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Subject areas appropriate to assignment
Effective behavior management techniques
Effective instructional techniques
Rules and procedures for student safety
Proficiency in reading, writing, and oral communications
Effective communication with parents or guardians in a diverse community
Designing and implementing lesson plans for students having a wide range of achievement
Deal with students in a positive and confident manner
Be fair and consistent when working with a culturally, racially, and economically diverse student population
Adapt to change and remain flexible
Organize activities
Manage student behavior
Use good judgment to maintain a safe learning environment
Provide instruction and demonstrate techniques
Use necessary equipment, computers, machinery, tools, or software
Direct assistants
In some positions, administer first aid and CPR
Establish and maintain effective, positive working relationships with students, parents or guardians, staff and administrators

Conditions/Disclaimers

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to his position and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. District employees are not authorized to make promises of employment for a particular period of time, or promises of a particular level of compensation or benefits to job applicants for certified or classified positions, and that any such agreement must be in writing and signed by the Superintendent. Any verbal or written statements to that effect by District employees other than the Superintendent are null and void.

Additionally, nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Typical Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree; academic preparation for or experience in teaching a culturally, racially and economically diverse student population in an urban school system. Specific programs may require additional academic preparation or professional experience, including; working with bilingual students and assisting them in the transition to regular classrooms; implementing programs designed to prevent the dropout of \"at risk\" students; and, teaching multi-level, open-concept, and main streamed classes.

Licenses/Special Requirements

Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate; some positions may require valid first aid and CPR certification; some positions may require a valid Washington State driver's license and/or a Class II driver's license.

Licenses/Special Requirements

Clearances

Criminal justice and fingerprint check.

Seattle Public Schools benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click HERE for an overview of available benefit options.

Eligibility for benefits is determined by the number of hours employees are anticipated to work during the school year (September 1 through August 31). Any employee who is scheduled to work 630 hours or more in a year is eligible for benefits.

Salary Schedule

Please find the salary schedule associated with this role and others like it HERE.

Please check ALL endorsement(s) that appear on your Washington State certificate or will be on your WA State Certificate by the position start date.

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