Certificated Teacher - English Language Arts (ELA) - Internet Academy

About the role

This position will primarily teach middle school ELA along with some Leadership and Personal Finance and Career Exploration courses. Internet Academy teachers help students learn skills and develop attitudes and appreciations which will lead them toward the fulfillment of the District's goals of education through an online platform.

Responsibilities

• Perform such classroom teaching and other duties related to the school program as may be assigned from time to time by the Principal or designee.
• Teach and follow the recommended District Student Exit Outcomes at each level and subject area.
• Keep current on educational research, trends, and practices.
• Incorporate a variety of instructional strategies and curriculum content.
• Establish immediate and long-range objectives which are in accord with District and building curricula.
• Prepare effective plans to meet objectives; motivate student by making lessons interesting and challenging.
• Give explanations, reasonable and appropriate assignments, and directions clearly.
• Organize the classroom setting to contribute to the learning process.
• Evaluate individual student progress regularly and maintain records for report cards and/or parent conferences.
• Work collaboratively and cooperatively with building subject area teachers to develop and align curriculum, instruction, and interdisciplinary projects.
• Enlist the assistance of counselors, administration, and other support personnel where appropriate.
• Provide lesson plans for guest teacher.
• Establish clear parameters for student behavior in the classroom.
• Discipline student in a firm and controlled manner.
• Encourage students to develop courtesy, self-control, respect, and responsibility.
• Enforce rules throughout the school.
• Demonstrate continued professional development.
• Develops rapport with students as individuals in a professional manner.
• Participates in extra-curricular responsibilities.

Requirements

• Current Washington State Teacher's Certificate with appropriate subject area endorsement(s).
• Experience teaching online.
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in education.
• Instructional theory and its application.
• Techincal skills to motivate student learning via inquiry, discussion, and application of knowledge.
• Organizing the physical and human elements in the educational setting.
• Instructional and non-instructional human dynamics.
• Standards-based instruction and familiarity with Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field.
• Additional Requirements: Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience teaching online.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
• Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools' commitment to "Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future."
• Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.

Benefits

Prorated based on FTE - Medical, dental, vision, wellness leave, life insurance, retirement, professional development dollars.

Pay

Salary Schedule. This position includes the following benefits prorated based on FTE - Medical, dental, vision, wellness leave, life insurance, retirement, professional development dollars.

Schedule

This position is a school year position.