Teacher - General Specialist

Sylvania; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 6,000 - 8,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave

Paid holidays

CBA-based compensation

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking an Elementary Teacher for a 0.1 FTE, one-year position in Olympia, Washington. The role requires delivering district-approved curriculum, documenting student progress, and maintaining a safe, engaging learning environment focused on STEM.

The position works every Friday for 3.5 hours. You will integrate project-based learning, outdoor education and collaboration with staff, parents and administration to support student success and goals under the applicable collective

Qualifications

• Experience Required: Prior job-related experience.
• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: ability to motivate students, communicate with diverse backgrounds, direct support personnel, evaluate performance.
• Abilities to perform a variety of specialized tasks and maintain records, meet schedules and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Advises parents/guardians of student progress to support expectations and home learning goals.
• Assess students to provide feedback on progress, goals and outcomes.
• Collaborates with school personnel, parents and community agencies to improve student outcomes and plan curriculum.
• Directs instructional assistants/volunteers to implement an effective program.
• Instructs students to improve academic, interpersonal and daily living skills.
• Monitors student activities to maintain a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Prepares teaching materials and reports for lesson plans and progress documentation.
• Reports incidents to maintain safety and adhere to policies.

Skills

Motivate students

Communicate with diverse backgrounds

Direct support personnel

Evaluate performance

Education

Teaching Credential for level of instruction

Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance

Job description

Job Purpose Statement/s:

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

This 0.1 FTE/One Year Only position works every Friday for 3.5 hours per day.

This position will provide engaging, hands‑on learning experiences for elementary students with a focus on STEM. The specialist will integrate project-based learning, outdoor education, problem‑solving, and other opportunities that encourage students to explore, create, collaborate, and apply their learning in meaningful ways.

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 our schools. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths and 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.
• Assess students 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.
• 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 academic, interpersonal and daily living skills 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.
• Abilities to perform a variety of specialized tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, other school personnel, meet schedules and deadlines. Significant physical abilities may include lifting/carrying, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/accommodation/color vision/field of vision, and standing/walking for varying periods of time.
• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Teaching Credential for level of instruction, 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]; Affiliated 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].