Teacher - Games & Sports

Job Purpose Statement/s:

The job of  Teacher - High School  is done for the purpose/s of developing students’ academic skills through academic courses of study and 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.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• 3 Reference Letters
• Valid Washington State Certification

This is a 0.2 FTE continuing position. Position to begin employment in the  school year.

This position works 6th period Monday – Friday based on the OHS Bell Schedule.

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.

• 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.
• Assesses student 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.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform assignments and/or skills (e.g., lab experiments, athletic techniques, etc.) for the purpose of providing the students with the necessary skills to perform the tasks safely and/or accurately.
• 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 academics 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.

• 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.
• Participate in the growth of an effective school climate that creates a learning environment sensitive to diverse socioeconomic groups.
• Facilitate, plan, organize and implement flexible classroom and leadership curriculum in a community based environment.
• Promote and model an environment that fosters high expectations, performance, respect and dignity of all students.
• Demonstrate ability to further integrate technologies available, such as grading software through continuing professional development.
• Work cooperatively, energetically, and productively within a CTE Department, while fostering parental involvement.
• Lead and/or participate in CTE Advisory Board meetings and local Tech Prep meetings.
• Energetic, motivated, positive individual focused on CTE Communication Technology Program to prepare students with employable skills.

• Experience
  
  Required:
  
  Prior job-related experience.
• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities
  
  Required:
  
  Skills…