Rochester-Teacher-Social Studies (2026-27)

Certificated Required Attachments:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Three (3) Reference Letters

The position description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Make short and long-range plans for each subject area of instruction
• Provide for individual differences in the learning needs of students
• Provide a classroom climate that is based on mutual respect, rapport, fairness and consistency
• Monitor student performance and be adaptable to current curriculum needs
• Give students prompt and meaningful feedback on their performance
• Inform parents of student progress in terms of grade-level expectations
• Interact positively with students, colleagues, parents and community members
• Direct student teachers, educational assistants, student tutors and parent volunteers when such personnel are utilized
• Handle student discipline and attendance problems and assist with the enforcement of all school rules
• Work collaboratively with co-workers , as part of a professional learning community
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality about students
• Perform job-related, non-teaching duties
• Participate in staff development activities
• Participate in school improvement and parent involvement activities
• Perform other such duties as assigned by the building administrator

Qualifications:

• Washington State Teacher Certification with appropriate endorsement.
• Preference may be given to those with multiple endorsement areas.
• Preference may be given to candidates who qualify to teach College in the High School courses.
• Knowledge of subject matter in classroom instruction.
• Candidates should be able to teach the full social studies curriculum.
• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance.

Benefits:

Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, as administered by the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Employees are eligible to enroll in the Department of Retirements Systems TERS plan, as well as the Deferred Compensation Program. Employees receive paid leave annually.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Rochester School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identify, disability, the use of a trained guide dog or service animal, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also provide 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 Coordinator: Justin Black (360) 273-9242, jblack@rochester.wednet.edu; Title IX Coordinator: Kelsey Lincoln (360) 273-5534, klincoln@rochester.wednet.edu; 504/ADA Coordinator: Laura Staley (360) 273-5536, lstaley@rochester.wednet.edu. Address: 10140 Highway 12 SW, Rochester, WA 98579.