FREEMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL                                                                

MS ELA TEACHER - 1.0 FTE - Non-Continuing

Reports to: Building Principal

Major Responsibilities:

1. Implements district and building philosophies and goals.
2. Implements adopted curricular programs, state standards/required assessments and provide for individual learning needs of students.
3. Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school district.
4. Lectures, demonstrates, and uses audiovisual teaching aids to present subject matter to class.
5. Administers tests to evaluate pupil progress, records results, and issues reports to inform parents of progress. Provides for individual differences in the learning needs of students.
6. Assigns lessons, corrects papers and homework.
7. Maintains discipline in classroom. Provides classroom climate which is based upon mutual respect, rapport, fairness and consistency.
8. Counsels pupils when adjustment and academic problems arise.
9. Discusses pupils' academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents.
10. Interacts positively with students, professional associates, and patrons of the school district.
11. Coordinates class field trips.
12. Attends meetings as required. Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
13. Performs related duties such as sponsoring one or more activities or student organizations, assists pupils in selecting course of study, and counsel students in adjustment and academic problems.
14. Assists in the evaluation of curricular programs and the selection and evaluation of instructional equipment and materials.
15. Provides academic guidance and counseling for students under his/her direction and communicates with parents and student counselor concerning academic progress.
16. Promotes the District’s educational and accreditation goals through parent conferences and related activities.
17. Maintains appropriate student records.
18. Maintains and promotes own personal professional growth through appropriate workshops, reading of professional materials and participating in professional development opportunities.
19. Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a valid Washington State Teaching Certificate.
• Must possess an endorsement in ELA and preference to K-8 endorsements.
• Preference given to candidates with prior coaching experience.
• Must favorably pass the Washington State Patrol/FBI background check.
• Demonstrate mature behavior and ability to use sound judgment in communicating with students, parents, staff, and community.
• Demonstrated success by training/experience which recognizes all children as learners.
• Preference given to quality current references.

Terms of Employment:

This is a 1.0 FTE non-continuing contract beginning 25/26 School year. Salary is based upon placement on the salary schedule.

Freeman 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 employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights, Title IX, and Section 504 Compliance Coordinator: Randy Russell, rrussell@freemansd.org, 509-291-3695, 15001 S Jackson Rd. Rockford, WA 99030