Teaching mathematics at Shaw Middle School involves providing a 21st-century learning environment that addresses social-emotional supports and blended learning strategies. This continuing position is for a dedicated educator prepared to work with middle school students.
Responsibilities
Organize instructional programs within the prescribed curriculum to provide for individual differences
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 learnings, 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
Requirements
Washington State Teaching Certificate with a K-8 Elementary or Middle Level Math endorsement to teach in the content area advertised in this posting
Experience and/or desire to teach Algebra to middle schoolers
Experience and/or desire to teach multiple preps
Experience and/or desire to teach in a comprehensive title middle school
Qualifies for a Washington State teaching certificate with appropriate endorsements as required by law and regulations; if possessing an initial or provisional certificate, the candidate must hold the appropriate endorsement
Demonstrates classroom management procedures that provide for large and small groups, and individuals, and provides an environment conducive to learning
Uses appropriate disciplinary procedures, establishes clear parameters for student behavior, responds properly 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
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Sets and attains high level 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; the possession of a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 is expected (this requirement may be waived if an inadequate pool of fully qualified applicants for a specific position exists)
Aware of current educational developments and applications, works collaboratively with others; believes in the importance of education, and interested in the welfare of all students
Uses democratic processes to work out problems in a supportive and understanding nonauthoritarian manner
Integrates technology into planning, learning, and record-keeping activities
Knowledge of effective teaching strategies related to the appropriate age of instruction
Demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge in a classroom setting
Willingness and commitment to participate in professional collaboration and student supervision
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of students, teachers, parents, and administrators in a confidential manner
Ability to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the instruction/learning process
Nice to have:
Co-teaching experience and/or desire
AVID Experience
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year
Vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays
Health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washington’s school districts who are in benefit eligible positions (at least half-time/20 hours per week in a regular position)
Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan
Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance offered at no cost to the employee
Additional employee paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA)
Access to free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program for employees and their dependent family members
Participation in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan, with choice between a lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan that contributes between 5% and 15% of wages to retirement
Guaranteed monthly benefit for life from the employer-funded pension upon meeting plan requirements and retiring
Opportunity to participate in voluntary savings programs to increase retirement savings such as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or a 403(b) retirement plan through the District’s plan manager, OMNI
Important Details
Hours per day: 7
Contract: continuing
Anticipated start date: 2026-27 school year
Work schedule: days and hours are subject to change depending on program and district needs
Additional Conditions
A fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employees
