56 teaching jobs found in Kent, WA

This position is a 1.0 FTE. LOCATION : Mill Creek Middle School Mill Creek Middle School, located in the heart of the Kent valley, serves a diverse population of approximately 850 students in the 6th,7th and 8th grades. The campus offers a wide range of academic and extra-curricular activities in a state-of-the-art, technology-rich facility. Rigorous instruction is provided at all levels of the curriculum. English Language Learners and special education students receive needed support services. We have a one-to-one technology environment where every student has a laptop, providing anytime, anywhere learning. The Mill Creek staff is an outstanding group of professionals who strive to meet the unique needs of our students and their families. ASSIGNMENT: Our integrated program is specially designed instruction within general education classes. Candidate will plan, coordinate and provide services for students, parents and staff to assess and improve the effectiveness of...

This position is 1.0 FTE. Kent-Meridian High School is a 9-12 high school of over 2000 students located within the city of Kent. KM is the most diverse high school in the state of Washington. It serves a richly diverse student population (81% students of color, 33% of students served in either ELL or SE, 71 different languages spoken); ethnically, racially, and socio-economically (70+% free/reduced lunch). There is a strong commitment by the staff and administration at KM to successfully prepare all students to be successful when they graduate. To ensure this commitment, KM has converted to a full Standards-based Instruction and grading system. Our transparent Standards-based grading system ensures students are assessed on specific standards and skills tied to scales that are meaningful and frequently measured. Our School Improvement plan is based on rigor, relevance, and relationships. In addition, Kent-Meridian offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program for...

This position is .8 FTE (.4 Woodworking, .2 Robotics, .2 Innovation). ASSIGNMENT: Teaching Woodworking, Robotics, & Innovation/Invention to middle school students; grades 6th, 7th, and/or 8th. This assignment may involve working with students individually, in small groups, or entire classes. This is a 0.8 FTE Position at this time. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This position is part of the KEA bargaining unit. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Appropriate Washington State certification and endorsements required and must be on file prior to beginning work PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: ELL endorsement Able to work cooperatively with a team of teachers Demonstrated strong communication skills Must maintain positive learning environment and have ability to relate to all students, parents and colleagues Candidate should be knowledgeable of differing student learning styles and cooperative learning and teaching students of varying abilities Excellent management skills...

All coaching positions are posted as open until filled. Any applicants that apply within 5 days of initial posting are guaranteed consideration per the Coaches collective bargaining agreement Persons applying for paid coaching positions must meet district and WIAA requirements including a valid background check. Applicants for head coaching positions must be at least 21 years of age. Applicants for assistant coaching positions must be at least 19 years of age. They must also have a valid first aid and CPR card. The following procedures must be followed to apply for paid coaching positions: Complete the KSD online application process including professional reference forms. Annually complete the WIAA general rules clinic, the WIAA-approved rule clinic for the sport being coached, and the KSD Vector Training requirements prior to the beginning of the sports season. Have successfully completed Concussion recognition and management with Return to Play Protocols training as required...

"All coaching positions are posted as open until filled. Any applicants that apply within 5 days of initial posting are guaranteed consideration per the Coaches collective bargaining agreement" LOCATION : Mill Creek Middle School Mill Creek Middle School, located in the heart of the Kent valley, serves a diverse population of approximately 850 students in the 6th,7th and 8th grades. The campus offers a wide range of academic and extra-curricular activities in a state-of-the-art, technology-rich facility. Rigorous instruction is provided at all levels of the curriculum. English Language Learners and special education students receive needed support services. We have a one-to-one technology environment where every student has a laptop, providing anytime, anywhere learning. The Mill Creek staff is an outstanding group of professionals who strive to meet the unique needs of our students and their families. Persons applying for paid coaching positions must meet district and WIAA...

Director of Academics Why Not You Academy Reports To: Executive Director Classification: Full-Time Start Date: July 1, 2023 Location: Des Moines, WA WHO WE ARE At Why Not You Academy, we are reimagining what free, high-quality public education can look like when built on a foundation of deeper learning, strong mentorship, and personalized pathways. With a culture of high expectations and high support, a student-driven and rigorous focus on preparation for college and career, and a diverse and inclusive community, we will grow to serve 416 students, grades 9-12. By design, we are a small community where every student is known. Our school is intentionally heterogeneous and reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We invite diverse, driven, and dynamic educators to join our team and support a new vision for high school in the 21st century! OPPORTUNITY Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Academics (DOA) supports the school...

POSITION OBJECTIVE  Every student can achieve academic success, yet the public education system was not designed to meet students of color where they dream — instead, they marginalize them and underestimate their abilities. TAF partners with school districts, educators, and organizations to challenge the current public education system. We address the entire public education system, from top-to-bottom, providing STEM skills and equitable, anti-racist education environments where all students can succeed and by working with emerging and established education leaders of color to improve representation at every level. We:  Co-manage two public STEM schools where we provide industry-relevant and equitable curriculum and experiences  Partner with existing public schools and coach students and staff using our successful STEMbyTAF learning model  Empower early-career educators and established...

Cedar Valley Elementary School has a population of 300+ students and is located in the eastern portion of the school district within the City of Covington. Programs at Cedar Valley include Full-Day Kindergarten, General Education, Primary and Intermediate Link, School-Wide Title I, and Integrated Program (IP). The school serves an all-walking community. An active PTA, combined with parent volunteers and community partnerships, promote several activities and functions throughout the school year. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: As an instructional leader, the principal is a participating member of the Superintendent's and District leadership team and responsible for the overall success of the school program. A primary component of the position will be to provide the instructional leadership necessary to successfully promote an effective learning environment for students from diverse ethnic, racial, and socio-economic backgrounds and to prepare students for college and career, including...

Who You Are Impact Public Schools is seeking a nurse to provide day-to-day healthcare support for students, ensure compliance, and lead training for staff during the 2023-24 school year. If you are a registered nurse who is interested in working with children and training others, this could be the role for you!    Qualities of an Ideal Applicant Below are some of the skills, experiences, and dispositions that we're looking for in an applicant. We don't expect strong candidates to excel in every one of these.   To be able to provide and coordinate comprehensive care for children Have good communication skills (oral and written) and body language (gestures) Have the ability to acquire knowledge and share learnings through teaching Have a sense of commitment, respect, honesty, and safety Ability to plan, implement and evaluate   IPS seeks individuals of all ethnic and racial backgrounds to...

Who You Are You are fiercely committed to inclusive and restorative practices and believe all scholars can thrive. You want to work in a diverse setting dedicated to closing the opportunity gap. You have high expectations for scholars and couple this with high support.   Characteristics and Qualities of an Ideal Applicant Below are some of the skills, experiences, and dispositions that we're looking for in an applicant. We don't expect strong candidates to excel in every one of these. Knowledge and skill in implementing positive behavior support systems Exceptional de-escalation skills Asset-based mindset and the unwavering belief that all children can succeed Comfort providing horizontal and vertical feedback to colleagues on best-supporting scholars. Knowledge and skill in elementary instruction IPS seeks individuals of all ethnic and racial backgrounds to apply for this position. We believe educator diversity...

OPPORTUNITY: We are seeking a mission-aligned Temporary Systems & Data Manager to join the growing team at Rainier Valley Leadership Academy. This role is responsible for covering job duties for a staff member while out on leave working as the in-house data champion. This may include creating data analysis and optimization to support academic success. It may also include ensuring the integrity and security of academic and school-wide data, including our school information system and data reporting metrics to authorized organizations. This person will provide coordination within the school for all system users, maintain system configurations and backups, and l Provide documentation and training to system users to analyze problems and issues. This person will oversee submitting accurate student data for Federal and State Reporting. Our ideal candidate is passionate about data and how it can be used to assist in improving scholarly outcomes. This a person is hard-working,...

OPPORTUNITY: We seek a mission-aligned Dean of Community Engagement to join the growing team at Rainier Valley Leadership Academy. Our ideal candidate is hard-working, entrepreneurial, and strongly desires to foster high academic achievement and socioemotional well-being with middle and high school scholars. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about scholars and excited to join a community-centered school driven to dismantle systemic oppression through the unit of the school.    RVLA  employees are committed to continuing their learning and refining their practice to stay current, ensuring a quality education for all. RVLA offers weekly professional development, specialized cross-network professional development days in collaboration with others in the network, regular observations, coaching and feedback, and summer training for all staff. We believe strongly in providing training and support to all staff to enable strong teaching and...

Dean of Academics  Reports to: Principal  Classification: Certificated  Job Status: Full Time/Exempt Year Round Employee Start Date: ASAP  Location: Seattle, WA   ABOUT RAINIER VALLEY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY:  Rainier Valley Leadership Academy is a public, tuition-free charter school that provides an anti-racist collaborative community and rigorous education while providing access to civic leadership and college success for all scholars in Seattle. RVLA will serve grades  6-12 in the Seattle Community. We respect and celebrate the wealth and vitality of the ethnic and cultural traditions that thrive in our neighborhood. Our mission is to put every child on the path to success in college and career, leadership, and life.   We integrate college and career-ready and hands-on instruction to expose all scholars to various authentic experiences. Our teachers use the data-driven collection to meet scholar needs and...

Dean of Culture  Reports to: Principal  Classification: Classified  Job Status: Full Time/Exempt Year Round Employee  Start Date: ASAP  Location: Seattle, WA   ABOUT RAINIER VALLEY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY:  Rainier Valley Leadership Academy is a public, tuition-free charter school that provides an anti-racist collaborative community and rigorous education while providing access to civic leadership and college success for all scholars in Seattle. RVLA will serve grades  6-12 in the Seattle Community. We respect and celebrate the wealth and vitality of the ethnic and cultural traditions that thrive in our neighborhood. Our mission is to put every child on the path to success in college and career, leadership, and life.   We integrate college and career-ready and hands-on instruction to expose all scholars to various authentic experiences. Our teachers use the data-driven collection to meet scholar needs and...

This position will support elementary and middle school levels. Salary indicated is the 22/23 salary schedule and will be adjusted accordingly for the 23/24 salary schedule when established. POSITION SUMMARY The Special Education Instructional Coach is a critical lever in improving student achievement. The role of the coach is to build teacher capacity and their understanding of instructional practices as related to Common Core and data-driven instruction. An instructional coach is a learner who models continuous improvement, lifelong learning, and goes above and beyond to ensure student success. All instructional coaches work collaboratively as a team with Learning Services. The instructional coach will promote reflection, provide guidance and structure where needed, and focus on strengths, collaboration and common issues of concern. They are responsible for ensuring high-quality instruction in classrooms through modeling, co-planning, co-teaching and providing feedback to...

SUMMARY: The Secondary Assistant Principal position provides assistance to the Secondary Principal in implementing the goals for the Chief Leschi Schools. Provides supervision for all building certificated and classified personnel as directed by the Principal. ABOUT CHIEF LESCHI SCHOOLS: Formerly known as the Puyallup Tribal School, Chief Leschi Schools was founded in 1976 to address the high dropout rate of the youth of the Puyallup tribe. It is the largest of seven tribal schools in the state of Washington and one of approximately 200+ tribal schools in the United States. It is also one of the largest tribal schools to be funded by the Bureau of Indian Education. COVID-19 Vaccine: The Puyallup Tribe of Indians Tribal Council on August 26, 2021 confirmed their directive legally requiring all Chief Leschi Schools employees to be fully vaccinated no later than October 29, 2021. Your vaccine status will be verified at New Employee Orientation. Please reach out to the HR Office...

OPPORTUNITY: We seek a mission-aligned Dean of Culture to join the growing team at Rainier Valley Leadership Academy to serve scholars in grades 6-12. This role will serve as a critical member of the RVLA school Administrative team to establish a positive, structured, and achievement-oriented school culture. Support teachers to hold all students to high and consistent behavioral expectations. Serve as the point person for dealing with behavioral crisis intervention and severe behavioral issues. Act as a resource to teachers in their instructional practice, especially regarding discipline, relationships with students, classroom management, and school culture. Serve as the administrator on duty for discipline/culture issues and first responder for office referrals. Assist teachers, students, and parents in the effective creation and implementation of individual behavior plans. Reinforce the effective use of a school-wide behavior plan, including norming and managing the...

6.5 Hrs/Day 180 Days/Yr Required Attachments: Cover Letter Resume 3 Reference Letters Paraeducator Job Description SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This position could include but not be limited to the following duties: Perform all academic functions in basic areas of instruction and assist students in those areas Become familiar with classroom terminology Working knowledge of available materials and their use to assist in planning individual programs Provide supplementary support of the skills taught in the child's classroom using drill and additional practice Maintain discipline in instructional or unstructured (playground, cafeteria) areas Implement behavioral programs in a calm and consistent manner, in a class, group or individual setting, especially with students who have challenging behaviors Reinforce and maintain instruction as directed by the teacher Clerical duties as required for the general instruction program and/or special...

6.75 Hrs/Day 180 Days/Yr Required Attachments: Cover Letter Resume 3 Reference Letters Paraeducator Job Description SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This position could include but not be limited to the following duties: Perform all academic functions in basic areas of instruction and assist students in those areas Become familiar with classroom terminology Working knowledge of available materials and their use to assist in planning individual programs Provide supplementary support of the skills taught in the child's classroom using drill and additional practice Maintain discipline in instructional or unstructured (playground, cafeteria) areas Implement behavioral programs in a calm and consistent manner, in a class, group or individual setting, especially with students who have challenging behaviors Reinforce and maintain instruction as directed by the teacher Clerical duties as required for the general instruction program and/or special...

The Job of the Elementary Teacher is described below. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Performance Responsibilities: Be able to work with parents on the educational needs of their students. Helping students build decision-making skills and recognize and value diversity. Assesses student abilities as related to desired educational goals. objectives, and outcomes. Plans and implements appropriate instructional/learning strategies and activities, including determination of appropriate principles of learning, classroom organizational structures, and kind and level of materials that provide appropriate learning experiences for each student. Develops, adapts, modifies, and individualizes educational materials, resources, techniques, methods, and strategies to meet the needs of students within the curriculum framework. Assumes direct responsibility for the development of appropriate behavior of students within the school setting by establishing and maintaining effective discipline and...