Teacher Pool - Multiple Positions Open

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.

OPEN POSITIONS for 25/26:

• High School Math Teacher
• Middle School Math Teacher
• Middle School Language Arts Teacher
• Middle School Science Teacher

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, behavior

expectations, Special Education, safety, lesson planning, and unpacking standards.

● 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:

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.