6th Grade Math

Hoquiam School District No. 28

Job Title: 6th Grade Math Teacher

Job Description

Position Open Until Filled - First Screening Date: 8/24/26

Days/Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 3:15 PM

Required Attachments:

• Cover Letter or Letter of Interest
• Resume
• 3 Letters of Recommendation - Including at least one from a supervisor
• Internal Applicants - Include a minimum of a cover letter and updated resume

Position Overview: Hoquiam School District is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled 6th Grade Mathematics Teacher to join our middle school community. This position is responsible for delivering standards-based mathematics instruction aligned with Washington State Learning Standards and district curriculum with an emphasis on student engagement mathematical reasoning and productive problem-solving.

Rooted in our districts pillars of Meaningful Relationships Engaged Learners Adaptive Pathways and Community Connections this role is critical in fostering a positive learning culture where every student builds mathematical confidence procedural fluency and social-emotional growth in a supportive inclusive environment.

Core Responsibilities:

Meaningful Relationships

• Build trusting supportive relationships with middle school students that promote emotional safety confidence and perseverance in mathematics.
• Establish high expectations for all learners while maintaining a caring inclusive classroom culture.
• Collaborate actively with grade-level teams special education staff counselors and administration through Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
• Model empathy respect and cultural responsiveness in all interactions with students and families.

Engaged Learners

• Design and deliver interactive standards-based math units using evidence-based strategies like Assessment for Learning and Building Thinking Classrooms.
• Foster productive mathematical discourse collaboration and student-centered problem-solving that connects conceptual understanding to authentic situations.
• Use positive and proactive classroom management techniques to maintain an efficient highly engaged learning environment.
• Integrate educational technology appropriately to enhance instruction exploration and mathematical reasoning.

Adaptive Pathways

• Differentiate instruction scaffolds and extensions to meet the diverse academic needs of all learners including students with disabilities and multilingual learners.
• Implement Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS/RTI) to provide targeted interventions and academic extensions.
• Use formative and summative assessment data to track progress adjust instruction in real time and provide timely actionable feedback to students.
• Normalize productive struggle as a vital pathway to mathematical growth and problem-solving resilience.

Community Connections

• Maintain clear frequent communication with parents and guardians regarding student progress achievement and opportunities for growth.
• Participate in school-wide initiatives committee work and district events to support a connected middle school environment.
• Uphold and contribute to a school climate that reflects the values diversity and educational goals of the Hoquiam community.

Specific Duties Include:

• Plan develop and execute middle school mathematics curriculum consistent with Washington State Learning Standards and district expectations.
• Develop common formative assessments with PLC team members and systematically analyze student data to guide instructional planning.
• Teach foundational 6th-grade math concepts developing students conceptual understanding procedural fluency and practical application skills.
• Incorporate higher-order thinking routines that encourage students to explain justify and defend their mathematical reasoning.
• Monitor student behavior and maintain a safe orderly classroom environment using positive behavioral supports.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and apply new instructional practices to improve student achievement.
• Complete required record-keeping including grading attendance and progress reporting with accuracy and timeliness.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Principal.

Required Qualifications:

• Current 412 Washington State Teaching Certificate.
• Required Endorsement in Middle Level Mathematics or Secondary Mathematics.
• Minimum of a Bachelors Degree (BA/BS) in Mathematics Mathematics Education or a closely related field.
• Valid Washington State Drivers License (or ability to acquire prior to start).
• Strong foundational knowledge of Washington State Mathematics Standards and middle-grade developmental needs.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with students staff and families.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful prior experience teaching mathematics in a middle school setting.
• Experience or familiarity with student-centered instructional frameworks such as Building Thinking Classrooms or Assessment for Learning.
• Background working within Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS/RTI) and data-driven PLCs.
• Proficiency with instructional technology and digital data platforms.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• Environment: Standard classroom and middle school environment with a moderate noise level.
• Mobility & Vision: Regularly required to stand walk sit communicate clearly and navigate school grounds. Must have visual acuity to monitor students prepare materials and analyze data.
• Lifting: Occasional lifting and moving of classroom equipment or materials up to 40 pounds.
• Reasoning: Ability to interpret abstract mathematical concepts make sound decisions during instructional and emergency situations and solve practical problems efficiently.

Join a team committed to supporting the whole child and fostering a culture where all students thrive. As a 6th Grade Mathematics Teacher you will help shape an engaging responsive and empowering learning environment at Hoquiam School District.

Salary:

180 Base Salary $64335.91 - $125171.52

4 Professional Days $1429.69 - $2781.59

Benefits: State allocation towards dental vision medical insurance retirement 12 sick leave days 3 personal leave days.

Employment is contingent upon successful clearance of a Washington State Patrol FBI fingerprint criminal history background check and Sexual Misconduct background check.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Hoquiam School District #28 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race creed religion color national origin age veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression or identity disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Coordinator and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator Marah Gannaway Director of Student Support Services - 325 W. Chenault Avenue 360.538.8200 and Section 504/ADA Coordinator and HIB Coordinator James Irick Director of Special Services and Teaching & Learning Director - 325 W. Chenault Avenue 360.538.8417