GENERAL SUMMARY
Provide instructional services as assigned including assessment, instruction and evaluation of students with a consistent focus on educational justice and equity.

Examples of Duties:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Under the supervision of the Building Principal or designee, the position performs some or all of the following typical duties:

Plan, develop and implement courses of instruction designed to achieve district student learning objectives and course expectations.
Implement district adopted curricula.
Develop and modify instructional programs to meet individual needs including the needs of underrepresented groups.
Develop positive techniques for improving student behavior and managing the classroom in a manner designed to provide an equitable and productive learning environment.
Provide assistance and guidance to individual students.
Report regularly to parents and be responsive to parental concerns.
Maintain appropriate student records, including progress reports and/or daily grades and attendance reports.
Utilize differentiated instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
Refer students, when appropriate, for additional support programs.
Enforce school rules and monitor student behavior in non-classroom settings with a constant focus on educational justice and equity.
Participate in staff and department meetings.
Performs related duties consistent with the scope of the position.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Valid Washington State certificate with appropriate endorsement(s) required.
Prior instructional experience with secondary MLL students at appropriate grade level preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

Teacher must be able to work with students, staff, parents, and other community patrons in an amiable and productive manner.
Ability to demonstrate good classroom management skills for appropriate grade level and across a variety of cultures.
Demonstrated mastery of appropriate subject matter.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Recent training in instructional theory/methodology.
Valid first aid and CPR card or willingness to obtain at request of district.

Supplemental Information:

COGNITIVE DEMANDS

Requires organization and time management;
requires adaptability and flexibility in working with different students, staff, parents, and community members;
requires an openness to and appreciation of a variety cultural expectations and norms;
requires effective decision-making and problem-solving;
requires dealing with difficult, upset, or angry individuals on occasion.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS

May require prolonged standing or sitting;
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit, stand, walk, lift, carry, stoop, kneel, talk and hear with or without reasonable accommodation.

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