Mattson Middle School is located on the east side of the Kent School District in Covington, Washington. It was opened in 1981, with grades seven through nine. Currently, Mattson has grades seven and eight. The present enrollment is 650. Programs in the building serve special education, English Language Learners and Honors level students. Teaching with technology is a building focus. A safe and positive school climate is maintained through various curricular and extra-curricular student programs. Mattson Middle School's staff goal is to have an atmosphere of advocacy and collaboration to provide a safe, nurturing environment, in which students are challenged to excel in all areas of school life. This goal has made Mattson an outstanding place of employment and for students to learn.
ASSIGNMENT: Teaching xxx to middle school students; grades 7 and 8. This assignment may involve working with students individually, in small groups, or entire classes.
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
- Family and Consumer Science Credential
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
- Willing to share professional skills with other staff members
- Excellent technology skills and can use and incorporate computers/technology into curriculum
- Strong background in curriculum, instruction, and assessment
- Experience working with middle school level students
- Ability to exhibit multicultural and ethnic understanding and sensitivity with the ability to communicate effectively with all cultural groups in the school community
- Experience working with a diverse student population and the specific school demographics
- The willingness or qualifications of an applicant to coach or supervise activities and/or sports in addition to his/her teaching responsibilities will be considered.
- Desired teacher characteristics are: flexibility; ability to organize ideas, time and materials to accomplish goals; enthusiasm; ability to express ideas clearly and understand concepts being discussed; ability to learn new ideas and skills; ability and willingness to develop favorable relationships with students; knowledge of current approaches to teaching; and willingness to model behavior deemed appropriate by the school district and the community.
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