Teacher - Math - 20271403

Open Doors; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Clover Park School District Open Doors in Lakewood, Washington is seeking a Math teacher to instruct Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry using Canvas for student-paced learning.

The role requires a Washington Math Endorsement, strong subject knowledge, and the ability to organize time and communicate effectively with a diverse school community, while supporting literacy integration across instruction.

Qualifications

• Washington Endorsement - Math required.
• Ability to organize time and materials effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents and volunteers in a diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Plans long and short range lessons for each subject area.
• Provides individual differences in learning needs.
• Demonstrates subject mastery and maintains a classroom climate based on respect and fairness.
• Evaluates progress and communicates student progress.
• Directs student teachers and volunteers when applicable.
• Handles student discipline and related responsibilities.

Skills

Subject knowledge

Time management

Communication

Literacy integration

Education

Washington Endorsement - Math

Masters degree

Job description

Teacher - Math - 20271403

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Job Details

Job ID: 5946365

Application Deadline: Oct 06, 2026 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 30, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 4, 2027

Job Description

FTE -1.0

This position will teachAlgebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry

This position uses Canvas as the instructional platform for student-paced instruction.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Washington Endorsement - Math

Thorough knowledge of subject areas taught.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to organize time and materials effectively.
Ability to be flexible.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents and volunteers in a diverse environment.
Ability to incorporate literacy instruction into other areas of instruction.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Masters Degree.
Experience teaching in an urban public school system.

CLASS SPECIFICATION IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

A.Job Title: Teacher

B.Classification Level: Teacher Salary Schedule

C.Reports to:Building Administrator

D.Working Title:

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT

Under general direction of the building administrator, is responsible for planning, providing, and evaluating varied learning experiences of students in cooperation with other staff members, parents, and the public.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Makes long and short range plans for each subject area of instruction.

Thorough knowledge of subject areas taught.
Provides for individual differences in the learning needs of students.
Demonstrates subject mastery.
Provides a classroom climate which is based on mutual respect, rapport, fairness and consistency.
Demonstrates competency in instructional skills.
Evaluates in terms of planned goals and revises instruction as a result of the evaluation.
Informs pupils of their progress in terms of the objectives set for the lesson or course of study.
Interacts positively with students, professional associates, and patrons of the school district.
Meets classes, renders accurate reports, performs assigned duties punctually.
Adjusts to varied situations, demands, and new instructional concepts.
Fulfills job-related non-teaching duties.
Directs student teachers, paraeducators, pupil tutors, Option C students, methods class students, and parent volunteers when such personnel are accepted to enhance the instructional program.
Handles student discipline and attendant problems.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a regular school building.

FLSA:Exempt AFFILIATION:CPEA

JOB CLASS:Classroom Teacher WORK YEAR:183 days

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303. (NOTE: All associated background check fees are the employee’s responsibility.) The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment.

Insurance Benefits

Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long term disability and basic life insurance benefits.

Clover Park School District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees for information on available benefit options.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Plan. For eligibility information, check on the link to the Department of Retirement Systems ' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Clink on the link https://www.drs.wa.gov/plan/dcp/ for information on 457 plan (DCP) with the Department of Retirement Systems.

To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan, employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.

*Clover Park School District total possible pay consists of base salary plus the following:

Professional Learing-9.5%

Building Centered Responsibility - 5.5 days

District Centered Responsibility - 1 days

Event Responsibility - 1 day

Attendance required for compensation of responsibility pay (building-centered, district-centered, and event).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race,ethnicity,housing, immigration or citizenship status,creed, religion, color, national origin,honorable military discharge or active duty status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity,the presence of anysensory, mental,or physical disability,neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal,whether they take place on or off school grounds or are offered as part of the district’s online or alternative learning programs.This standard will be applied to students as well as designated youth groups including Scouting America which require equal access. Address questions and complaints of alleged discrimination to the following individuals at Clover Park School District, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood, Washington 98499-1341:Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director of Human Resources, [phone], [e-mail] ;Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Jennifer Herbold, Executive Director of Special Education, [phone], [e-mail] . Title IX inquiries may also be directed to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), https://bit.ly/US-OCR . Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint, is available at https://bit.ly/CPSDHIBPolicy ; OSPI required language per RCW 28A.300.286 is available at https://bit.ly/OSPIModelLanguage .

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Math: Algebra

Classroom Teacher > Math: Geometry

Classroom Teacher > Math: Trigonometry

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Recruitment Services
• 10903 Gravelly Lake Drive SW
• Lakewood, Washington 98499
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]