Certificated Teacher - Middle School - Humanities; ENG​/SS

Position Summary

Teachers help students learn skills and develop attitudes and appreciations which will lead them toward the fulfillment of the District's goals of education.

• Perform such classroom teaching and other duties related to the school program as may be assigned from time to time by the Principal or designee.
• Teach and follow the recommended District Student Exit Outcomes at each level and subject area.
• Keep current on educational research, trends, and practices.
• Integrate a variety of instructional strategies and curriculum content.
• Establish immediate and long range objectives which are in accord with District and building curricula.
• Prepare effective plans to meet objectives; motivate student by making lessons interesting and challenging.
• Give explanations, reasonable and appropriate assignments, and directions clearly.
• Organize the classroom setting to contribute to the learning process.
• Evaluate individual student progress regularly and maintain records for report card and/or parent conference.
• Work collaboratively and cooperatively with building subject area teachers to develop and align curriculum, instruction, and interdisciplinary projects.
• Enlist the assistance of counselors, administration, and other support personnel where appropriate.
• Provide lesson plans for guest teacher.
• Establish clear parameters for student behavior in the classroom.
• Discipline student in a firm and controlled manner.
• Encourage students to develop courtesy, self-control, respect, and responsibility.
• Enforce rules throughout the school.
• Demonstrate continued professional development.
• Develop rapport with students as individuals in a professional manner.
• Participate in extra-curricular responsibilities.

Education and Experience

Current Washington State Teacher's Certificate with appropriate subject area endorsement(s).

Additional Requirements

Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis.

Condition Of Employment

Criminal background clearance.

• Current trends and practices in education
• Instructional theory and its application
• Techniques to motivate student learning via inquiry, discussion, and application of knowledge
• Organizing the physical and human elements in the educational setting
• Instructional and non-instructional human dynamics
• Standards-based instruction and familiarity with Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements
• School board policies and procedures

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Maintain effective working relationships with other people.
• Operate a variety of modern office equipment including microcomputers and related software.
• Provide instructional leadership.
• Organize and set priorities.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Adapt instructional materials and strategies to accommodate the wide range of skills which exist in a classroom.
• Apply current trends and practices in education.
• Teach in a multi-cultural and mainstream setting.
• Use technology to enhance instruction.
• Be fair and consistent with all students.
• Provide guidance and assistance to students.
• Meet responsibilities in a punctual and reliable manner.
• Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures.
• Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently without close supervision and able to pay strict attention to detail.
• Communicate effectively through spoken and written word; read and follow written or verbal communications.
• Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines.
• Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers.
• Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers.
• Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality.
• Relate effectively with parents, staff, students and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community.
• Perform job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
• Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools' commitment to "Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future."
• Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to…