Meany Middle - History Teacher - 1.0 FTE

About the Role

A classroom teacher fosters and enhances an effective learning environment, facilitates curriculum development or revision, establishes learning objectives, provides instruction, counsels and disciplines students, and evaluates student performance and progress.

Responsibilities

• Fosters an educational environment conducive to student learning and maturation; plans and implements instructional programs tailored to individual and group needs, including at-risk or special needs youth; prepares lesson plans.
• Uses appropriate instructional methods and materials suited to student well-being and curriculum objectives; attends in-service training and pursues professional growth to remain current in teaching techniques.
• Establishes and implements classroom policies and procedures for student behavior and conduct; provides guidance, counseling, and discipline; makes referrals for additional assistance as needed.
• Confers with students, parents or guardians, and staff to provide guidance, evaluation, and encouragement for student achievement.
• Sets classroom goals and objectives aligned with state and district guidelines; evaluates and records student progress; prepares reports for parents or guardians.
• Collects and interprets data; provides reports for administrative purposes.
• Directs the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel.
• Attends required staff meetings and participates in activities deemed necessary by the district or building principal.
• Serves on staff committees and participates in activities to enhance personal and professional skills.
• Performs related tasks consistent with the scope and responsibility of the position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; academic preparation or experience in teaching a culturally, racially, and economically diverse student population in an urban school system.
• Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate; some positions may require first aid, CPR certification, or a valid Washington State driver’s license.
• Criminal justice and fingerprint clearance.
• Ability to work with a wide range of student achievement and behavior levels; flexibility to meet immediate student needs; multitasking and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency in subject areas appropriate to assignment, effective behavior management, and instructional techniques.
• Strong communication skills for diverse communities; ability to design and implement lesson plans for varied achievement levels.
• Fairness and consistency in working with a diverse student population; adaptability to change.
• Organizational skills, good judgment, and the ability to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Ability to direct assistants, use necessary equipment, and demonstrate techniques; some positions may require administering first aid and CPR.

Benefits

Seattle Public Schools benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Eligibility for benefits is determined by the number of hours worked during the school year (September 1 through August 31). Employees scheduled to work 630 hours or more in a year are eligible for benefits.

Pay

Refer to the salary schedule associated with this role and others like it (provided separately by the district).