The Tumwater School District will be conducting a high school summer school program. Classes will be conducted in two-hour blocks with students having the opportunity to enroll in up to two classes (.5 credits for each high school course). Course offerings include courses for credit retrieval.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Valid teaching certificate, State of Washington, with proper endorsement(s) in assigned area(s).

COMMITMENT TO STUDENT LEARNING: A commitment to student learning which is consistent with the Tumwater School District beliefs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, implement, and evaluate classroom instruction and activity programs in grades 9 - 12 consistent with building and district curriculum
• Utilize Washington State Learning Standards in developing curriculum
• Prescribe learning and training programs for individual pupils based on student aptitude, interest, and achievement levels
• Provide for individual needs of assigned students
• Support struggling learners and provide differentiation opportunities for credit retrieval
• Cooperate with summer school administrator and staff in implementation of comprehensive instructional programs
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively as an instructional team member
• Develop instructional goals and objectives to meet teaching assignment
• Participate in building and district in-service education/training programs
• Attend building/district meetings and conferences as required
• Other duties as assigned

DESIRED BACKGROUND/SKILLS:

• Strong skills and background in instructional methods, computer skills, and strategies. Knowledge of current course work and ability to teach course work at all levels
• Ability to prescribe appropriate instruction, use a variety of teaching materials and strategies, plan and carry out instructions to meet varied needs of students
• Knowledge of and/or experience related to state testing/assessments
• Manage behavior of students to maximize learning
• Demonstrated proficiency in writing and oral communication skills
• Ability to participate successfully in team planning, programming, and instructional activities
• Ability to develop, modify, and adjust curriculum to meet the individual needs of students at multiple grade levels
• Ability to establish rapport with students, colleagues, and administrators
• Willingness to benefit from the building supervision and evaluation programs
• Desire to become a part of the faculty

RESPONSIBLE TO AND EVALUATION BY: Summer School Coordinator

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Tumwater 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. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator: Shawn Batstone, 360-709-7030, shawn.batstone@tumwater.k12.wa.us and Section 504 Coordinator: Christine Burgmeier 360-709-7040, Chris.burgmeier@tumwater.k12.wa.us. Address: 621 Linwood Ave, Tumwater, WA 98512