Middle School Mathematics Teacher; Grades 6-8

Summary Of Assignment

The classroom Math teacher creates a positive learning environment that follows the district curriculum and Washington State learning standards. The teacher establishes relationships with students, parents, and staff, documents progress, designs lesson plans, and applies differentiated instruction. The teacher collaborates with staff, attends department meetings, and participates in extracurricular activities. Ongoing professional growth is maintained through in‑service education, coursework, and active participation in the Professional Learning Community.

• Understand and support the educational environment and the district’s mission, vision, and strategic plan.
• Implement research‑based best practices.
• Facilitate collaborative decision‑making and consensus among diverse groups.
• Participate as a member or facilitator in meetings, workshops, and seminars to convey and gather information necessary for job duties.
• Recommend solutions to address short and long‑term needs of the district.

• Prepare teaching materials and reports that implement lesson plans and document teacher and student progress.
• Teach district‑adopted curricula aligned with Washington State Learning Standards.
• Report incidents of child abuse, altercations, and substance abuse.
• Provide clear, focused instruction using a variety of teaching strategies to meet all student needs.
• Administer ongoing assessments and provide feedback to students, parents, and administration.
• Establish and maintain a standard of student behavior for a safe learning environment.
• Communicate positively and regularly with parents and/or legal guardians about student progress and expectations.
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
• Collaborate with staff, administrators, parents, support groups, governmental, and community agencies.
• Work with para educators, volunteers, and student aides to deliver an effective program.
• Maintain confidential reports, records, and files in compliance with state and federal law.
• Demonstrate sensitivity and affirmation of individuality and diversity.
• Attend required staff meetings and professional development activities, including weekly PLC meetings.
• Educate special‑needs students within the regular classroom in collaboration with staff.
• Provide intervention or enrichment support to individual students.

• Instructional principles, methods, and techniques.
• Current state assessments and graduation requirements.
• Implementation of district‑adopted curricula.
• Student referral processes.
• Ability to work with a full range of students.
• Classroom management and positive behavior strategies.
• Organizational skills.
• Confidentiality and data protection.
• Technology integration into curriculum.
• Positive relationships with students, staff, and community in diverse settings.
• Team participation and collaboration.
• Professional development commitment.
• Role modeling and treating students professionally.
• Attendance, punctuality, and reliability.
• Collaborative protocols with specialized staff.

• Bachelor’s degree with appropriate educational endorsement.
• Maintained Washington State teaching certificate with endorsement per OSPI.
• Completed employment application and successful background check upon hire.

Reports to district or building administrators as appropriate.

The teacher may deal with a wide range of staff, students, parents, and community members, experience frequent interruptions, and remain flexible. The role involves sitting, walking, and standing, and may expose the teacher to ordinary infectious diseases. Work includes attendance at meetings beyond regular business hours.

• Work year: 180 days aligned with the school calendar, plus 4 enrichment days.
• Paid hours: 7.5 per day, including a 30‑minute duty‑free lunch period.
• Work day starts 30 minutes before the student bell schedule and ends 30 minutes after student dismissal.
• Salary: 2025‑26 OEA Salary Schedule A (includes base contract and Professional Responsibility & Enrichment Supplemental Contract). Will…