Teacher 7th Grade - Social Studies & Science

Sylvania; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Olympia School District in Olympia, WA is seeking a part-time Middle School Teacher (0.4 FTE) for a one-year assignment. You will facilitate student success through district-approved curriculum, document progress, and maintain a safe learning environment while engaging parents and administration.

The role requires a Washington teaching credential and fingerprint clearance; collaboration with staff, support for student needs, and adherence to district policies.

Qualifications

• Experience related to teaching in a Middle School setting.
• Prior job-related experience is preferred.
• Valid Washington State teaching certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Advise parents/guardians about student progress to support learning at home.
• Assess student progress and communicate outcomes to stakeholders.
• Assist other teachers in implementing curriculum and activities.
• Collaborate with school staff, parents, and community partners on student outcomes.
• Demonstrate instructional methods to develop essential skills safely.
• Direct instructional assistants and volunteers to support the program.
• Instruct students to improve academic success through the course of study.
• Monitor student activities to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Prepare teaching materials and records for lesson plans and progress.
• Report incidents to maintain safety and policy compliance.

Skills

Motivate students

Communicate with diverse backgrounds

Education

Teaching Credential

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 0.4 FTE/One Year Only. Position works Monday - Friday, 8:40 am - 11:28 am.

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:

Skills

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

Knowledge

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

Abilities

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]; Affiantive 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].