Secondary Mathematics Teacher

SECONDARYMATHEMATICS TEACHER

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Washington Teaching Certificate with Math Endorsement or in the process of obtaining BY August 1 2025
• Evidence of successful experience in working as instructor or specialist with students at appropriate grade level and in subject area
• Strong classroom management skills
• Genuine desire to work with all students
• Content knowledge in the area of constructivist instructional methods preferred

POSITION INFORMATION:

• Full time position 183 days starting the 2025/26 School Year
• Salary per State Scale

Salary / Hourly TBD Currently in negotiations

JOB DESCRIPTION

Quillayute Valley School District

TEACHER SECONDARY

Purpose Statement

The job of Teacher Secondary was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process by serving as a Secondary teacher with specific responsibility for developing student success in academics or electives; developing lesson plans and delivering group and/or individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; collaborating with other teachers other professional staff and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students parents or guardians regarding instructional programs and student progress.

This job reports to Principal

Essential Functions

• Administers subject specific assessments district and/or state tests for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; students achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Analyzes test data for the purpose of enhancing student achievement by directly impacting instruction.
• Assesses student progress towards objectives expectations and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students parents administration and/or to seek the assistance of district specialists.
• Collaborates with professional learning communities instructional staff other school personnel parents business partners and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance health status problem solving techniques and a variety of personal issues.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
• Differentiates classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning within established lesson plans.
• Directs para professionals volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Facilitates student learning (e.g. creating a learning environment integrating technology arranging field trips organizing age appropriate activities etc. for the purpose of achieving success in academics interpersonal and daily living skills through delivered lesson plans.
• Maintains a variety of confidential and non confidential manual and electronic files and records (e.g. grades test scores etc. for the purpose of providing up to date information and/or historical reference in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements.
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe optimal learning environment.
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom campus grounds field trips clubs sporting events graduation dances etc. for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates on a variety of building and district teams (e.g. PLC staff SAP department etc. for the purpose of contributing to collaborative efforts with the goal of student success.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades attendance anecdotal records lesson plans progress reports etc. for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights suspected child abuse suspected substance abuse etc. for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code and school policies.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. students teachers parents administrators etc. for the purpose of resolving issues providing information and/or direction.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

SKILLS are required to perform multiple highly complex technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skillbased competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform advanced math; read technical information compose a variety of documents and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledgebased competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: appropriate codes policies regulations and/or laws; age appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; and behavioral management strategies.

ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities meetings and/or events; often gather collate and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of jobrelated equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific abilitybased competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; and working flexible hours.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the jobs functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the organizations services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling; significant stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 10 sitting 40 walking and 50 standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience Job related experience is required.

Education Minimum of a Bachelors degree in job related area.

Equivalency None Specified

Required Testing Certificates & Licenses

None Specified WA State Teaching Certificate with appropriate content endorsement

Continuing Educ. / Training Clearances

None Specified Fingerprint/Background Clearance