HS Math Teacher

• Are you passionate about fostering holistic development and socio-emotional well-being in scholars?
• Do you have a vision for educational equity and social justice?
• As a Teacher at RVLA, you will be responsible for rigorous instruction and holistic education, ensuring scholar
• success.
• If you answered “YES! I'm ready to transform education and empower scholars,” please read on.

Do you view yourself as someone who

• DISPLAYS EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND A GENUINE LOVE FOR ALL CHILDREN . You deeply understand a scholar’s behaviors, employing empathy and insight. You go beyond verbal affirmations
• to actively engage with scholars.
• IS RELIABLE, HIGHLY ORGANIZED, AND PREPARED. You have a strong sense of responsibility and
• accountability in fulfilling tasks and commitments. You show meticulous planning and organization in lesson
• preparation and classroom management.
• IS A QUICK THINKER AND RESPONSIVE TO FEEDBACK. You have the ability to swiftly analyze situations and
• make effective data-based decisions, adapting to dynamic classroom environments. You listen to input and
• perspectives from families, peers, and scholars, valuing all insights provided.

At the beginning of the 1st semester (30-90 days)

• ● Within the first two weeks, participates in professional development and training on the following: Safe
• School Training, internal programs/platforms utilized, RVLA’s goals, policies, procedures, and behavior
• expectations, Special Education, safety, lesson planning, and standards unpacking.
• ● Sets up classrooms, creates lesson plans for 86-minute time blocks with a minimum of 2 weeks to a month
• of planned lesson plans, and understands that RVLA uses Common Core state standards.
• ● Reads necessary books to support training; Grading for Equity: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How It Can
• Transform Schools and Classrooms, Better Learning Through Structured Teaching: A Framework for the
• Gradual Release of Responsibility.
• ● Develops a syllabus, plans, showcase project, and gets 3 outdoor field trips approved.
• ● At the 30-day mark and ongoing ,
• implements high school & beyond plans within classrooms, introduces
• scholars to circles, & delivers 3+ assessments to scholars every year.
• ● Compiles a list of scholars within one’s classroom that require special services, has developed a process
• to ensure grades and attendance are entered accurately, family newsletters and progress reports are
• being sent home on a regular cadence, etc.
• ● Initiates academic “brain breaks” in the classroom, conducts 1-2 safety drills, identifies one’s committee
• assignments and club involvement, creates and implements scholar intervention plans, and provides
• meaningful feedback on report cards to scholars and families.
• ● Begins conducting a data analysis, using MAP, SBAC, and WCAS data, to inform instructional planning
• and interventions within the classroom.
• ● Attends any major scholar events, conducts outdoor field trips, works on 1 mini-project on personal
• values, and identifies any scholar issues, partnering with other teachers/admin to resolve those issues.

At the end of the 1st semester (90-180 days)

• ● Effectively attends/leads mentor time has supported a special education meeting and participates in 1+
• community projects.
• ● Begins leading circle groups with scholars, completes 6+ coaching cycles receiving feedback from
• peers/leadership on performance, and sets 3+ SMART goals to achieve throughout the school year.

At the beginning of the 2nd semester (180-270 days)

• ● Maintains consistency in instructional practices, ensures the success and growth of student-led clubs,
• and actively leads or offers to lead professional development sessions and suggests different topics of
• interest for discussion.
• ● Engages in planning for incoming scholars, participates in scholar showcases for families, and
• encourages parental engagement through increased opportunities for involvement.
• ● Partners with the leadership team to evaluate progress on set SMART goals and develops a plan of
• action to ensure the goals are on track to be completed by end of year.
• ● By the end of the school year, has developed such strong relationships between scholars, other
• teachers, and parents that it is evident to the leadership team through feedback and positive word of
• mouth.

Summer break opportunities (270-365 days)

• ● Aids in planning and coordinating field trips over the summer and assists with curriculum mapping and
• standards alignment to prepare for the next school year.
• ● Initiates new initiatives with the approval from the leadership team and begins implementing those
• initiatives before the beginning of the next school year.
• ● Aids in the recruiting efforts for both staff openings and for scholars to join RVLA’s charter school.

EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• ✔ Bachelor’s degree required
• ✔ Teacher certification, obtained before the school year begins (required)
• ✔ An endorsement in the level of education and/or subject area you are wanting to teach (required)
• ✔ Possesses strong communication skills both verbal and written required
• ✔ Able to clear fingerprints and background check with Puget Sound Educational Service District required
• ✔ Demonstrates a growth mindset and is receptive to feedback/coaching from peers and leadership
• required
• ✔ Previous in-classroom teaching experience within a charter school is ( highly preferred)

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS INCLUDE

• Working Hours: 7:00 am-3:30 pm weekdays (K-5), 8:00 am-4:30 pm weekdays (6-12)
• ~40 hours per week plus some weekend activities for the school and community
• The compensation range for this position is $71,857 - $105,486 annually, based on skill set, valid
• certification, and experience level
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision (SEBB)/ Paid time off / Retirement plan (DRS) / Professional Development

WHO WE ARE

• Rainier Valley Leadership Academy is a public, tuition-free, charter school, providing an anti-racist
• collaborative community and rigorous education, while providing access to civic leadership and
• college success for all scholars in Seattle.
• Our mission is to put every child on the path to success in college and career, leadership, and life. We
• pride ourselves on building and maintaining close relationships with each other, our community, scholars,
• and families.