Teacher - Japanese & Financial Math @ Lewis & Clark High School,Fte,Cont Job Spokane area,Washington USA,Education / Teaching

Position: TEACHER - JAPANESE & FINANCIAL MATH @ LEWIS & CLARK HIGH SCHOOL, 1.0 FTE, CONT.

Position Overview

Spokane Public Schools is seeking qualified candidates who are prepared and excited to provide a 21st century learning environment that effectively addresses the emerging necessity of social emotional supports and blending learning strategies.

FTE: 1.0
Hours per day: 7
Contract type: Continuing
Anticipated start date: August 24, 2026
Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
Additional benefits may include: vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays.
Compensation notes: Most positions include additional pay provisions above the salary schedule, in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Position Requirements

Position Requirement: This position requires a Washington State Teaching Certificate with a Japanese Endorsement and Ability to teach Financial Math (1 section) with endorsement plans for a CTE endorsement in 2 years. The Professional Education Standards Board (PESB) can provide additional endorsement requirement information through their site; PESB Course and Endorsement Lookup.

Salary

Salary: Salary depends upon applicable prior certificated experience, approved credits, earned degrees, and the FTE of the position. View current salary and stipend information.

Responsibilities

Organize instructional programs within the prescribed curriculum to provide for individual differences.

Be able to effectively teach students of varying abilities.

Maintain classroom discipline and use effective classroom management skills.

Utilize and maintain district/building curricular and student learning objectives.

Prepare and maintain long‑range and weekly lesson plans.

Maintain appropriate student records.

Work as an effective member of the department to evaluate and improve the program.

Communicate and interpret school programs to patrons.

Communicate student progress to parents.

Be familiar with state essential leanings, district targets, qualifying standards, testing, etc.

Work as an effective member of the grade level, staff, and community to evaluate and improve student learning.

Fulfill other responsibilities as assigned by the building administration.

Qualifications

Qualifies for a Washington State teaching certificate with appropriate endorsements as required by law and regulations.

Demonstrates classroom management procedures that provide for large and small groups and individuals, creating an environment conducive to learning.

Uses appropriate disciplinary procedures, establishes clear parameters for student behavior, responds appropriately when problems occur, and helps students toward self‑discipline.

Demonstrates ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral form.

Flexible in learning new concepts, cooperates with others, and adapts to a variety of assignments and conditions.

Enthusiastic and displays an overall optimism toward teaching and student learning.

Assesses needs of students, prescribes and implements effective lessons to meet students' needs through the use of appropriate and current instructional skills.

Gains the respect and confidence of students, parents, and staff through modeling appropriate demeanor, behavior, and attire.

Sets and attains high levels of expectations with a commitment to using available resources so that accomplishment and growth occurs.

Develops favorable relationships with students; listens to, cares for, and works collaboratively with them.

Relates positively to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic backgrounds, different learning styles, and various disabilities.

Demonstrates the ability to learn new ideas and skills and to solve problems; a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 is expected (this requirement may be waived if an inadequate pool of fully qualified applicants exists).

Awareness of current educational developments and applications, works collaboratively with others; believes in the importance of education and is interested in the welfare of all students.

Uses democratic processes to resolve problems in a supportive and nonauthoritarian manner.

Integrates technology into planning, learning,…

Teacher - Japanese & Financial Math @ Lewis & Clark High School, Fte, Cont