NEW APPLICATION REQUIREMENT: Mukilteo School District Equity Commitment

The Mukilteo School District is committed to eliminating racism, inequities for students, and institutional bias in order to ensure all of our students reach their full potential.  Prospective employees of the District will be expected to share in this focus and commitment, and therefore are required to respond to the following:

Write a one-page summary of your work and life experiences that position you to be successful in this District commitment and be prepared to upload your summary when you apply.

This is a 0.6 FTE non-continuing contract Multilingual Learner teaching position at Mariner High School. Anticipated start date is mid-January.

Position open until filled.

JOB TITLE:  SECONDARY TEACHER

JOB SUMMARY:  Plan, prepare and deliver a quality instructional program based upon state standards, district curriculum, and effective instruction to students with diverse learning needs in inclusive settings.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plan and provide clear and intentional focused instruction using state standards, subject matter content, district curriculum and student needs.
• Recognize individual student learning and cultural needs and develop strategies to address those needs for the purpose of promoting individual achievement.
• Facilitate family involvement and engagement.
• Implement effective teaching practices including culturally responsive instruction for the purpose of facilitating achievement for each student.
• Use multiple student data elements for the purpose of assessing student progress, modifying instruction and improving student learning.
• Communicate and collaborate with parents and school community for the purpose of fostering student success and achievement.
• Foster and manage a safe, positive learning environment for the purpose of promoting effective student behavior and success.
• Maintain and submit information/records including student progress.
• Participate in various meetings for the purpose of implementing school initiatives and addressing student needs.
• Implement and comply with District policies and the Code of Professional Conduct.
• Maintain consistent attendance and conform to regular work hours specified under contract.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

JOB REQUIREMENTS; MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

• Knowledge of applicable Washington State and federal rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of subject matter/course content relevant to assignment.
• Knowledge of and skills in using effective instructional strategies and practices for a wide range of student needs and abilities including culturally responsive teaching.
• Knowledge of and skills in using various formative and summative assessments.
• Ability to effectively address a wide range of academic and social needs including at-risk, cultural diversity, English language learners, and special education students.
• Skills in effective planning and implementation of lessons based upon state standards, district curriculum and student needs.
• Skills in managing and promoting positive student behavior.
• Knowledge and understanding of high school philosophy.
• Ability to work successfully with diverse learners providing access and opportunities for all students.
• Ability to effectively meet developmental needs of high school students.
• Ability to interact and collaborate positively and effectively with parents, students, staff and administrators.
• Skills and ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with diverse people, including racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse communities.
• Ability to demonstrate cultural competencies, and respect and value for all cultural heritages.
• Ability to identify and address personal, cultural, and institutional bias.
• Skills and abilities in organization, time management, and record keeping.
• Ability to operate technology devices and specific software programs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability and commitment to strengthen job-related competencies.

EDUCATION: 

• Valid Washington State certification with appropriate endorsement(s).
• Student cultural and economic diversity experience, preferred.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Successful and recent experience as a high school teacher in subject area, preferred.
• Degree in specified content area, preferred.
• Second language or language acquisition background or abilities, preferred.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse cultural, racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, ability, and socioeconomic backgrounds, preferred.
• Multiple endorsements, preferred.
• Interest in and experience with co-curricular coaching and advising assignments, preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  SECONDARY TEACHER

Mukilteo 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 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 Simone Neal (425-356-1319), NealSR@mukilteo.wednet.edu, Section 504 Coordinator Becca Anderson(425-356-1277), AndersonRA@mukilteo.wednet.edu, and the ADA/Access Coordinator Karen Mooseker (425-356-1330), MoosekerKW@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9401 Sharon Drive in Everett, WA. Inquiries regarding ADA/Access issues at Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center should be directed to Wes Allen, Director (425-348-2220) AllenWR@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9001 Airport Road in Everett, WA 98204.