Certificated Required Attachments:

Cover Letter
Resume
Three (3) Reference Letters

The position description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Make short and long-range plans for each subject area of instruction
Provide for individual differences in the learning needs of students
Provide a classroom climate that is based on mutual respect, rapport, fairness and consistency
Monitor student performance and be adaptable to current curriculum needs
Give students prompt and meaningful feedback on their performance
Inform parents of student progress in terms of grade-level expectations
Interact positively with students, colleagues, parents and community members
Direct student teachers, educational assistants, student tutors and parent volunteers when such personnel are utilized
Handle student discipline and attendance problems and assist with the enforcement of all school rules
Work collaboratively with co-workers , as part of a professional learning community
Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality about students
Perform job-related, non-teaching duties
Participate in staff development activities
Participate in school improvement and parent involvement activities
Perform other such duties as assigned by the building administrator

Qualifications:

Washington State Teacher Certification with appropriate endorsement.
Preference may be given to those with successful teaching experience at the high school level.
Knowledge of subject matter in classroom instruction.
Candidates should be able to teach the full social studies and English Language Arts curriculum.
Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance.

Benefits:

Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, as administered by the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Employees are eligible to enroll in the Department of Retirements Systems TERS plan, as well as the Deferred Compensation Program. Employees receive paid leave annually.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Rochester 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 identify, disability, the use of a trained guide dog or service animal, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator: Jennifer Bethman (360) 273-9242, jbethman@rochester.wednet.edu; Title IX Coordinator: Will Maus (360) 273-5958, wmaus@rochester.wednet.edu; 504/ADA Coordinator: Laura Staley (360) 273-5536, lstaley@rochester.wednet.edu. Address: 10140 Highway 12 SW, Rochester, WA 98579.

Rochester-Teacher-Social Studies/English Language Arts (2025-26)