Certificated Teacher - Multilingual Specialist (ML)

About the role

Teachers help students learn skills and develop attitudes and appreciations which will lead them toward the fulfillment of the District’s goals of education.

Responsibilities

• Perform classroom teaching and other duties related to the school program as assigned 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.
• Integrate a variety of instructional strategies and curriculum content.
• Establish immediate and long range objectives in accord with District and building curricula.
• Prepare effective plans to meet objectives; motivate students 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 card and/or parent conference.
• 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 teachers.
• Establish clear parameters for student behavior in the classroom.
• Discipline students 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.
• Develop rapport with students as individuals in a professional manner.
• Participate in extra-curricular responsibilities.

Requirements

• Current Washington State Teacher’s Certificate with appropriate subject area endorsement(s).

Preferred Qualifications

• Criminal background clearance.
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in education.
• Instructional theory and its application.
• Techniques 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.
• School board policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other people.
• Ability to operate a variety of modern office equipment including microcomputers and related software.
• Ability to provide instructional leadership.
• Ability to organize and set priorities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to adapt instructional materials and strategies to accommodate the wide range of skills which exist in a classroom.
• Ability to apply current trends and practices in education.
• Ability to teach in a multi-cultural and mainstream setting.
• Ability to use technology to enhance instruction.
• Ability to be fair and consistent with all students.
• Ability to provide guidance and assistance to students.
• Ability to meet responsibilities in a punctual and reliable manner.
• Ability to comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures.
• Ability to organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently without close supervision and able to pay strict attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively through spoken and written word; read and follow written or verbal communications.
• Ability to practice effective safety and security within individual work routines.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers.
• Ability to work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers.
• Ability to practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality.
• Ability to relate effectively with parents, staff, students and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY

• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• 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.

Physical demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach above and below their shoulders and bend/twist at the waist. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video display. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.