JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are looking for an energetic teacher to join our KFMS team. This teacher will teach 7th and 8th grade Science, an Advisory class, and a possible elective class. The entire KFMS team will continue to work collaboratively to improve Tier I Instructional Practices that support all students in the classroom setting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate (correct endorsements – K-8)
• Successful middle school teaching experience
• Experience teaching rigorous, standards based curriculum
• Ability to motivate and encourage students with a Growth Mindset
• Ability to work cooperatively with parents, staff, and administration
• Skill in data analysis of formative and summative assessments
• Integrate and support the school-wide concepts of the 3Rs – Responsibility, Respect, and pRide
• Use of technology in teaching and learning
• Willingness to collaborate and implement EL Education Core Practice Benchmarks and Practices to increase student achievement in Mastery of Knowledge and Skills, Character and Culture, and High Quality Work.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Demonstrates ability to challenge students academically, to promote highest level of learning.
• Demonstrates comprehensive content knowledge as it relates to state standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge and experience in various forms of assessment including student self-assessment, formative assessment, portfolios and anecdotal records.
• Demonstrates ability to make data-driven instructional decisions.
• Exhibits the ability to build a positive learning environment including modeling respect and honoring the dignity of all students, staff and parents.
• Demonstrates effective classroom management procedures that provide for large and small groups, and individuals in an environment conducive to learning.
• Demonstrates ability to develop rapport with students.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences including communicating student progress.
• Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with a team, contributing in a positive way.
• Exhibits a commitment to on-going professional learning including demonstrating the ability to develop professionally in areas of the school and district focus.
• Demonstrates knowledge and application of current technology with a multimedia approach to instruction and management of instruction.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A person working in this position will exert 35 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly while carrying, pushing, and/or pulling to move objects. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; some stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching; and significant fine finger dexterity. The employee may also be required to work at elevated heights and climb ladders. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or ordinary infectious diseases carried by students.