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ABOUT RAINIER PREP:

Rainier Prep is a rigorous college preparatory 5th – 8th public charter school located on the border of South Seattle and Burien, WA. We believe in the inherent capacity of every student to succeed in a college prep environment. Rainier Prep aims to achieve radically different outcomes for students who are traditionally underrepresented on college campuses and in leadership positions. We are focused on identifying and serving those students who will be the first in their families to attend and graduate from college, and we strive to prepare all students to excel at four-year colleges and to serve as leaders in their communities. Black, Indigenous, and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply!

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Rainier Prep is seeking talented educators who love teaching and who know how to balance rigor and curiosity in a classroom setting. This role will lead an advisory, teach a reading class, co-teach academic classes, teach two afternoon enrichment classes (2 days per week), a lunch or recess duty, and be a critical member of the Rainier Prep community.

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

At Rainier Prep, we believe that teachers are the cornerstone of creating an exceptional school. Our teachers create a classroom culture of high expectations, learning, curiosity, hard work and support for each student. Hires are expected to work from 8:00am-4:00pm daily and/or per the schedule set at time of hire.

 

Establish Strong School and Classroom Culture:

• Cultivate a healthy classroom and school culture, modeling an approach to learning which emphasizes risk-taking, respect, curiosity and constant commitment to quality improvement
• Establish/encourage culture of flexible and collaborative collegiality in which mission and goals of the school are the foremost focus of all decision making; lead students to handle adversity and ambiguity well
• Thrive in an innovative, reflective culture that demands flexibility and quick adjustments to meet student needs
   

Deliver Excellent Results:

• Teach high-quality small group lessons
• Keep detailed progress on students with IEPs or students within the MTSS process as well as coordinate services for students receiving special education services
• Co-plan units of study and daily lessons with clear outcomes that students can understand
• Plan with the end in mind using UBD (Understanding by Design) principles
• Daily use of formative assessment to guide instruction
• Seek additional knowledge about how to diagnose students’ misconceptions and correct quickly

 

Collaborate with Colleagues:

• Seek, provide and implement high-quality feedback from/to colleagues
• Update team members on strategies for working with particular students, academic and behavioral progress, as well as changes to IEP documents
• Collaboration with grade-level and subject colleagues on all common courses taught
• Model a growth mindset and foster continuous learning in students, families and colleagues
• Open classroom doors to colleagues, families and community members
• Observe peers teaching and provide feedback to improve teaching and learning
• Create and support common school-wide systems
• Assist in special projects as needed and other duties as assigned or assumed

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor’s Degree
• A current teaching certificate w/ Special Education endorsement (or equivalent)
• Excellent relationship building and communication skills with adults and students alike
• Growth mindset and belief that all children can learn at high levels
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills
• Experience working with diverse students/families and an advocate for all children
• Flexible and quick learner
• Strong technology skills including proficiency in Google Education Platform (gmail, slides, sheets, meets, etc

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years or more of teaching experience
• Classroom data which demonstrates  that your students are outperforming the odds
• Experience in a high-performing district or charter school that is significantly outperforming its neighboring schools 

BONUS!: Fluent in Somali, Spanish, Amharic, Vietnamese, or Arabic

Location

Seattle, WA

Application Deadline Date

July 1 2024

Audience

Certified Teachers

Salary

Salary range is $59,080-$115,000

Benefits

Retirement, health, dental and vision, vacation