Summer School Teacher

The job of summer school teacher, Center for Juvenile Detention Services, is to provide one‑on‑one and group instruction, maintain records of student progress, and manage classroom behavior in one or more of the following areas: language arts, math, history, science, and life/job skills. The summer school session runs from June 9, 2026 through August 5, 2026.

The salary is $175 per day and may increase depending on the number of days worked.

• Instruct students individually or in groups to optimize development and enhance academic skills.
• Maintain security measures within the classroom to comply with detention center policies and enforce safety rules.
• Manage classroom behavior using behavior modifications and established discipline rules.
• Model respect, responsibility, and accountability to demonstrate positive behavior for students.
• Monitor students to evaluate their behavior daily and enforce security and safety rules.
• Work as a member of a team to provide consistency throughout the school with respect to student behavior management.
• Assist other personnel as required to ensure an efficient and effective work environment.
• Perform related duties as assigned, within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the classification of work.

Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

• Adhering to safety practices
• Operating standard office equipment and using software applications
• Planning and managing projects
• Preparing and maintaining accurate records

Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes:

• Concepts of grammar and punctuation
• Stages of child development
• Conflict resolution methods
• Safety practices and procedures

Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

• Adhering to ethical standards, profession codes, established rules, regulations, and laws governing the teaching profession
• Communicating with diverse groups
• Maintaining confidentiality
• Meeting deadlines and schedules
• Working with incarcerated youth in a secure environment
• Working as part of a team
• Having regular and reliable attendance

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require some lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling; significant fine finger dexterity; 35% sitting, 15% walking, 50% standing; performed in a generally hazard‑free environment.

Job‑related experience is desired.

Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Washington State Teaching Credential.

State criminal history background clearance (WSP/FBI) at employee's expense.

Must complete mandatory training provided by NEWESD 101.

NEWESD 101 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal in its programs or activities. It provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups, complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and has designated officers for Title VII, Title IX, ADA, and 504 concerns.