6th Grade Math FTE Continuing

Position: 6th Grade Math 1.0 FTE Continuing
Location: Nine Mile Falls

Posting # 20-26/27

Job Title:

6th Grade Math Teacher, 1.0 FTE Continuing

Location:

Lakeside Middle School

Open: 6/8/2026

Close:
Open Until Filled. Internal candidates will receive first review and consideration in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Internal File Review: 6/15/2026

Help 6th Grade Students Build Confidence in Math and Middle School

Sixth grade is a big change. Students are figuring out new routines, new teachers, and what it feels like to belong in a middle school. Math is part of that adjustment. Some students come in confident. Some are already carrying the idea that math is not for them. A steady teacher can make a real difference in how they see the subject and how they see themselves as learners.

At Lakeside Middle School, this position is part of a sixth-grade team that focuses on that transition. The teacher in this role will teach sixth grade math, build trust with students, and work with colleagues who share responsibility for helping students succeed. The work is about strong instruction, but it is also about noticing when a student needs another explanation, a different approach, or a little more time to believe they can do the work.

This is a good fit for an educator who enjoys sixth graders and understands that progress is not always neat. The teacher will be trusted to plan carefully, reflect on what students are showing, and adjust instruction when needed. In this role, the classroom becomes one of the places where students learn math, practice responsibility, and start to feel more at home in middle school.

Terms of Employment and Salary:

As outlined by and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) of Nine Mile Falls Education Association (NMEA) and the Policies and Procedures of Nine Mile Falls School District. CBAs and Salary Schedules can be reviewed from the For Employee page of the Nine Mile Falls School District website . Nine Mile Falls policies and Procedures can be accessed online  under the Our District page.

The annual base salary range for this position is $55,870-$107,239. Salary placement is outlined in the Nine Mile Education Association Collective Bargaining Agreement and is based on education, including degree and eligible credits/clock hours, and verified experience. Salary will be prorated based on FTE and assignment.

Each employee shall accumulate twelve (12) days of sick leave per year. An employee employed for less than a full term shall be entitled to a prorated part of the sick leave allowance. Each employee shall earn three (3) annual leave days per year. Employees with less than 1.0 FTE will receive a prorated share of annual leave based on their FTE.

Employees anticipated to work more than 630 hours per year will be eligible for benefits through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Standard benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability. Positions anticipated to work 70 hours or more per month for at least 5 months over the school year are eligible for retirement through the State Department of Retirement Services.

Position

Reports To:

James Ashlock, Building Principal

Classification:
Certificated Teacher

Contract Term:
Continuing☒ Replacement☐ Supplemental☐

Workday:
Monday - Friday

Begin: 2026/27 School Year

Nature and Scope of Job

The 6th Grade Math Teacher provides instruction aligned to course expectations, district curriculum, and Washington State Learning Standards. This position supports students as they develop mathematical understanding, problem-solving skills, number sense, and confidence during their first year of middle school.

The teacher works as part of the Lakeside Middle School math department and sixth grade team. Responsibilities include instructional planning, classroom instruction, assessment, student records, family communication, collaboration with colleagues, and participation in school-based professional learning.

Primary Job Functions

* Teach sixth grade math curriculum aligned to course expectations, district curriculum, and state standards.

* Create a classroom environment where students can participate, ask questions, practice skills, and build…