POSITION: #DH19565 Math Teacher

1.0 FTE Continuing Contract

2023-24 School Year

LOCATION: Desert Hills Middle School

POSITION OPENS: May 15, 2023

POSITION CLOSES: May 24, 2023

Certificated Base Salary Range: https://www.ksd.org/hr-landing/benefits-salary-schedules

Benefits Available:www.ksd.org/departments/payroll-benefits

Qualifications Required:

1. Valid Washington teacher's certificate appropriate for middle school

2. Endorsement in Middle level Math or Mathematics

3. Satisfactory recommendations

Qualifications Preferred:

1. An understanding of the Mathematics Common Core State Standards.

2. Willingness to participate in Professional Learning Communities.

3. Ability to teach all math classes offered at Desert Hills, including high school level algebra and geometry.

4. GLAD Trained with successful implementation in classroom instruction or willingness to be trained and successfully implement the GLAD strategies.

5. Documented experience or training in developing and teaching a middle-level curriculum in mathematics.

6. Evidence of the ability to establish rapport with students and motivate and instruct students at all levels of ability.

7. Evidence of the ability to maintain a positive, productive learning environment within the classroom.

8. Strong communication skills with students, staff, and parents.

9. Strong knowledge of classroom organization and management skills.

10. Ability to be flexible with students, staff, and parents.

11. Punctual and consistent attendance.

Job Description:

The successful candidate will be expected to:

1. Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of such preparation.

2. Provide instruction based on the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics.

3. Attend and participate in faculty and team meetings.

4. Participate in workshops and other staff development programs that support building goals.

5. Be an effective member of a professional learning community by establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships with others.

6. Clearly communicate student performance expectations.

7. Assess student learning and provide feedback on a regular basis.

8. Communicate regularly and positively with students, staff, and parents regarding student progress and behavior.

9. Clearly communicate student behavior expectations; create classroom routines and procedures that manage student behavior skillfully; discipline students fairly and consistently using the PBIS program established at Desert Hills.

10. Use the computer to keep accurate records of student attendance and academic progress.

11. Evidence of training and experience utilizing computer technology in the classroom including Schoology.

12. Enforce and uphold all District and building policies and regulations.

13. Other duties as assigned.

**COMPLETION OF SAFE SCHOOLS WEB BASED TRAINING IS REQUIRED AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT**

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here represent 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.

Mobility: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, push or pull 18-26 lbs., sit, kneel and crouch, twist and bend, use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arm.

Sense: The employee is required to talk/hear conversations and other sounds. The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. The employee is required to taste and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Lifting: The employee must be able to lift or move up to 10 lbs. regularly and occasionally up to 26 lbs; must also be able to lift overhead. The employee may be required to physically move quickly in an emergency or while performing student supervision duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Hazards: While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work outdoors in a wide variety of temperatures; from -10 degrees F to 100 degrees F +. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in this work environment is moderate.

Application Procedure: In-District staff must complete an internal online application by 10:00 p.m. (PST) on or before the closing date. In-building/In-district staff will have eight school days, or eight working days during the summer to apply for a vacant position through the online application system. The employee may choose but will not be required to meet with the building administrator to understand the building practices, procedures and initiatives specific to the position to which they are applying. After eight days if an in-building employee is qualified for the position, the principal will offer the employee the position. In the case that more than one in-building employee is interested in a position, the position will be offered to the qualified and senior employee. If a position is not filled in-building after the eight day period, the position will be offered to the qualified, most senior in-district applicant, if any. Teachers with a summative evaluation score of 1 or 2 are not eligible to transfer unless agreed upon by the District and Association.

Out-of-District applicants must complete the online District application and attach a letter of interest, resume, valid Washington state teaching credential, and copies of transcripts with degree posted. All hires are subject to completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

The Kennewick School District provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or use of trained dog, guide or service animal by a person with a disability, 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 & Equity: Douglas Christensen- (509) 222-5010 (doug.christensen@ksd.org)

Section 504, Title IX: Brian Leavitt - (509) 222-5004 (brian.leavitt@ksd.org)

Kennewick School District

1000 W. 4th Ave.

Kennewick WA 99336

This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in all educational programs and/or extra-curricular school activities in the Kennewick School District. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures or requests for reasonable accommodation may be directed to the School District’s Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources or the Classified Human Resources Manager.