Teacher - 7th Grade Science

Sylvania; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Olympia School District is seeking a part-time Middle School Teacher to facilitate student success through the district curriculum, document progress, and address individual student needs. The role emphasizes creating a safe learning environment and communicating with parents and administration about progress and expectations.

The position requires a Washington teaching credential and involves campus-based teaching with a limited schedule, including specific daily time blocks and days.

Qualifications

• Motivate students and communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds.
• Age-appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, Education Code, and relevant subjects.
• Stand and walk for prolonged periods; maintain records and meet schedules/deadlines; manage classroom safety.

Responsibilities

• Advises parents/guardians of student progress to support expectations and home goals.
• Assesses students to provide progress feedback to students, parents and administration.
• Assists other teachers to implement curriculum.
• Collaborates with school personnel, parents and community agencies to improve student outcomes and plan curriculum.
• Demonstrates methods to perform assignments and skills for safe/accurate student work.
• Directs instructional assistants, volunteers and student aides to support an effective school program.
• Instructs students to improve academic success within the course of study.
• Monitors student activities to ensure a safe learning environment.
• Prepares teaching materials and reports for lesson plans and progress documentation.
• Reports incidents to maintain safety and adherence to policies.

Skills

Motivate students

Communicate with diverse backgrounds

Direct support personnel

Evaluate performance

Education

Teaching Credential for appropriate level

Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance

Job description

Job Purpose Statement/s:

The job of \"Teacher - Middle School\" is done for the purpose/s of facilitating student success in academic and interpersonal skills through academic courses of study and implementing District approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Required attachments:

• Cover Letter


• Resume


• 3 Reference Letters


• Valid Washington State Certification

This position is a 0.2 FTE/One Year Only. Position works Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 10:51 am to 12:10 pm and Wednesdays from 10:38 am to 12:00 pm.

Employees will receive vacation leave, paid holidays and additional compensation beyond their base salary as outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

The Olympia School District is committed to increasing the diversity of staff in ourschools. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengthsand experiences in this area.

Essential Job Functions:

• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teacher’s expectations, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.


• Assesses student for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding students’ progress, expectations, goals, etc.


• Assists other teachers for the purpose of implementing curriculum.


• Collaborates with school personnel, parents and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum.


• Demonstrates methods required to perform assignments and/or skills (e.g. lab experiments, athletic techniques, etc.) for the purpose of providing the students with the necessary skills to perform the tasks safely and/or accurately.


• Directs instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student aides for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students.


• Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study.


• Monitors student activities (e.g. classroom, lunch, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.


• Prepares teaching materials and reports (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress.


• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code, district and/or school policies.

Other Job Functions:

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.


• Participates in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements.

Job Requirements - Qualifications:

• Experience Required: Prior job-related experience.


• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

to motivate students communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, evaluate performance.

of age appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code, appropriate instructional subjects.

to stand and walk for prolonged periods, perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, other school personnel, meet schedule and deadlines. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, and near/far visual acuity/depth perception/accommodation/ field of vision.

• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Teaching Credential for appropriate level of instruction and/or subjects; Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Olympia 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 dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Auxiliary aids and services will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities. The following employee(s) have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Officer – James Whitehead, [phone], [e-mail]; Executive Director of Elementary Education – Autumn Lara, [phone], [e-mail]; Section 504 and ADA Coordinator (Students) – Ken Turcotte, [phone], [e-mail]; ADA Coordinator (Staff) – Starla Hoff, [phone], [e-mail]; Affineative Action Officer and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator – Scott Niemann, [phone], [e-mail]. Address: Knox Administrative Center, 111 Bethel St NE, Olympia, WA 98506.

The Olympia School District will provide reasonable Accommodations to enable persons with disabilities the opportunity to apply for open positions and to participate in District interview procedures. Persons with disabilities or are in need of translation services are asked to notify the Human Resources Office at least three days prior to the date on which the requested accommodation is needed. Human Resources Officer: Voice: [phone] or TDD: [phone] or FAX: [phone].