Job Description
JobID: 14230 Position Type: Certificated Date Posted: 5/14/2026 Location: GRAHAM-KAPOWSIN HIGH Date Available: 08/31/2026 Closing Date: 05/18/2026 The Bethel School District is seeking teacher applicants who have the potential to be leaders and innovative educators. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to deliver instruction based upon best available research and practices in teaching and learning. SUMMARY The classroom teacher will create a class environment that implements the district articulated curriculum for their content area that provides positive learning experiences for all students, including providing each student with the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to lead self-sufficient, healthy, productive, socially responsible lives to the best of their individual potential. The teacher will establish good relationships and rapport with students, parents, and staff members. The teacher will document student progress, set appropriate learning goals, lesson plans, plan activities and outcomes; address specific educational needs of all students; communicate feedback to student's parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations and goals. The teacher will use assessment results to guide and implement differentiated instructional strategies. The teacher will work collaboratively with staff, attend department meetings and participate in extra curricular activities where appropriate. The teacher will maintain professional competence through in-service education, coursework and professional growth activities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Prepares lesson plans and develops an instructional program designed to meet the needs of individual and groups of students for the purpose of executing lessons and providing documentation of teacher and student progress. Implements district approved curricula that is appropriate for content areas and integrates with State and federal learning standards and guidelines for the purpose of ensuring effective teaching and learning for all students. Reports incidents of child abuse, altercations, and substance abuse for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students. Provides clear and focused instruction for all students by adapting and using a variety of teaching strategies for the purpose of meeting student needs toward readiness of successful learning to meet graduation standards. Provides on-going quality classroom-based assessments, and monitors students while using district/state assessment tools for the purpose of providing student progress, expectation and goals feedback to students, parents and administration. Establishes and maintains a standard of student behavior for the purpose of providing an orderly, safe and productive learning environment. Communicates positively and regularly with students, parents and/or legal guardians for the purpose of maintaining an open relationship designed to encourage student achievement through meaningful collaboration. Establishes and maintains positive, effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of work for the purpose of providing an effective school program. Maintains appropriate confidential reports, records, and files for the purpose of state/federal law compliance. Attends and participates in all staff meetings and extra curricular activities as required or deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal for the purpose of continued professional growth and to remain current in techniques and methods of instruction. Collaborates with special education program staff and specialists for the purpose of meeting the needs of special education students, and complying with special education requirements, within the regular classroom environment. ________________________________________________________________________ MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Valid Washington State Teacher certificate with appropriate endorsements: SOCIAL STUDIES; and/or endorsement(s) to teach in this position. Education and Experience Must meet job specific Washington State and federal learning standards. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge and skill in instructional principles, methods and techniques. Knowledge of current state assessments and graduation requirements. Knowledge and implementation of district adopted curricula. Knowledge of subject areas appropriate to assignment. Knowledge of procedures/policies in the student referral process. Skill in classroom managem