Teacher 7th Grade Social Studies

Job Purpose Statement/s: The job of Teacher - Middle School is done for the purpose/s of facilitating student success in academic and interpersonal skills through academic courses of study and implementing District approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment and providing feedback to students parents and administration regarding student progress expectations goals etc.

Required attachments:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• 3 Reference Letters
• Valid Washington State Certification

Position to begin employment in the 2026-2027 school year.

This position is a 0.6 FTE one year only. Position works Monday - Friday 11:50 am to 4:02 pm.

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical dental vision and basic life insurance benefits as administered by the School Employees Benefit Board (SEBB). Final benefit eligibility to be determined at time of hire. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Department of Retirement Services (DRS) SERS plan (classified employees) or TRS plan (certificated employees) as well as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program. Employees will receive vacation leave paid holidays and additional compensation beyond their base salary as outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

The Olympia School District is committed to increasing the diversity of staff in ourschools. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengthsand experiences in this area.

Essential Job Functions:

• Advisesparents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teachers expectations developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assessesstudent for the purpose of providing feedback to students parents and administration regarding students progress expectations goals etc.
• Assistsother teachers for the purpose of implementing curriculum.
• Collaborateswith school personnel parents and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes developing solutions and planning curriculum.
• Demonstratesmethods required to perform assignments and/or skills (e.g. lab experiments athletic techniques etc.) for the purpose of providing the students with the necessary skills to perform the tasks safely and/or accurately.
• Directsinstructional assistants volunteers and/or student aides for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Instructsstudents for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study.
• Monitorsstudent activities (e.g. classroom lunch grounds etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Preparesteaching materials and reports (e.g. grades attendance anecdotal records etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress.
• Reportsincidents (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 district and/or school policies.

Other Job Functions:

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Participates in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences in-service training site meetings etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements.

Job Requirements - Qualifications:

• Experience Required: Prior job-related experience.
• Skills Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

Skills to motivate students communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds direct support personnel evaluate performance.

Knowledgeof age appropriate teaching methods state curriculum framework education code appropriate instructional subjects.

Abilities to stand and walk for prolonged periods perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks maintain records establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students parents other school personnel meet schedule and deadlines. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying reaching/handling talking/hearing conversations and near/far visual acuity/depth perception/accommodation/ field of vision.

• Licenses Certifications Bonding and/or Testing Required: Teaching Credential for appropriate level of instruction and/or subjects; Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Olympia School District 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. Auxiliary aids and services will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities. The following employee(s) have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Officer James Whitehead ; Executive Director of Elementary Education Autumn Lara ; Section 504 and ADA Coordinator (Students) Ken Turcotte ; ADA Coordinator (Staff) Starla Hoff ; Affirmative Action Officer and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator Scott Niemann . Address: Knox Administrative Center 111 Bethel St NE Olympia WA 98506.

The Olympia School District will provide reasonable Accommodations to enable persons with disabilities the opportunity to apply for open positions and to participate in District interview with disabilities or are in need of translation services are asked to notify the Human Resources Office at least three days prior to the date on which the requested accommodation is needed. Human Resources Officer: Voice: or TDD: or FAX: .