Teacher - Japanese

JobID: 14213

Position Type:
Certificated/Teacher - High School

Date Posted:
5/11/2026

Location:
SPANAWAY LAKE HIGH

Date Available:
08/31/2026

Closing Date:
05/17/2026

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid and appropriate certificate and endorsements for Washington State required.
• Meet requirements of Every Student Succeeds Act.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective classroom management.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully employ effective teaching methods.
• Demonstrated desire and ability to work and communicate effectively with staff, students and parents from diverse cultural backgrounds.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS/CHARACTERISTICS:

• Previous successful teaching experience at grade level/subject preferred.
• Understanding of Common Core Standards.
• Demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction, and use a variety of instructional strategies and methods appropriate for student learning needs.
• Ability to integrate technology with the curriculum.
• Problem solving abilities and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to organize ideas, time and materials to accomplish goals.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and plan with other staff members through Professional Learning Communities.
• Desire and willingness to continue to learn and pursue professional development.
• Be enthusiastic, flexible and have a commitment for students to reach high learning standards.
• Willingness to accept extracurricular assignments.

UNIT AFFILIATION
Bethel Education Association

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Non-Discrimination Policy

Bethel School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance / Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator, Debbie Carlman, dcarlman@ bethelsd.org, 253.800.2019; Title IX Coordinator, Mel Boyd, mboyd@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2029; and 504 Coordinator, Melissa Munson-Merritt, mmunsonmer@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2301. All individuals may be reached at this address: 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint: bethelsd.org.

Application Procedure:
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