Teacher - Algebra

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave

Paid holidays

Additional compensation under CBA

Job summary

The Olympia School District is seeking a Middle School Teacher to support student success through curriculum-aligned instruction, progress documentation, and safe learning environments.

This 0.2 FTE, one-year position schedules Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10:51 am to 12:10 pm, and Wednesdays from 10:38 am to 12:00 pm. A valid Washington State Certification is required, with attachments including cover letter, resume, three reference letters, and credentials.

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.
• Significant physical abilities including standing/walking for prolonged periods and lifting/carrying as part of classroom tasks.

Responsibilities

• Advises parents/guardians of student progress to support classroom goals.
• Assesses student progress and provides feedback to students, parents and administration.
• Assists other teachers in implementing curriculum.
• Collaborates with school personnel, parents and community agencies to improve student outcomes.
• Demonstrates required methods for tasks and safety in activities.
• Directs instructional assistants, volunteers, or aides to support the program.
• Instructs students to improve academics through the course of study.
• Monitors student activities to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Prepares teaching materials and reports for lesson plans and progress documentation.
• Reports incidents to maintain safety and compliance.

Skills

Motivate students

Communicate across diverse backgrounds

Direct support personnel

Evaluate performance

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 0.2 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].