May 28, 2026

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

PI Program Math and Science Teacher (0.6 FTE)

About the Pi Program & Open Doors

The Pi Program, part of Chimacum School District’s Alternative Learning Experience, is rooted in the belief that every student deserves multiple pathways to success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The responsibilities listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. This position is expected to comply with all Chimacum School District policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable OSPI and state regulations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Instruction & Curriculum

• Provide direct instruction in high school mathematics and science courses aligned with Washington State standards and graduation requirements.

• Design and implement project-based learning (PBL) experiences that integrate math, science, and real-world problem solving.

• Develop interdisciplinary learning opportunities connecting STEM concepts to career pathways and community-based projects.

• Differentiate instruction to meet the academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs of Alternative Learning and Open Doors students.

• Deliver instruction consistent with OSPI Alternative Learning regulations, including individualized learning plans and flexible instructional models.

Student Support & Case Management

• Serve as a learning plan manager for assigned students, supporting goal setting, academic progress monitoring, and individualized learning plans.

• Maintain consistent student contact as required by Alternative Learning program guidelines.

• Track, document, and report credit accumulation, math/science competency, and student progress.

• Collaborate with counselors, administrators, special education staff, and support services.

Community Partnerships & Applied Learning

• Develop community partnerships that support STEM-based, project-based, and work-based learning opportunities.

• Coordinate learning experiences with district and community partners to support applied math and science learning.

• Support students in accessing career exploration and applied STEM learning experiences.

Program Compliance & Professional Responsibilities

• Support compliance with Alternative Learning and Open Doors program requirements.

• Maintain accurate student records in accordance with district and OSPI requirements.

• Demonstrate commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practices.

• Participate in professional learning and required training.

• Attend requested IEP Meetings.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging math and science instruction connected to real-world applications.

• Provide ongoing case management and student support.

• Maintain student progress documentation and reporting.

• Communicate regularly with students and families.

• Participate in program development and collaboration.

• Other duties as assigned by the supervising principal.

The Ideal Candidate

You are an effective and student-centered teacher, mentor, advocate, and connector. You believe in the potential of every young person, even when they may not believe in themselves. You thrive in flexible, dynamic learning environments, and you bring creativity, compassion, and persistence to your work. You are committed to equity, collaboration, and helping students find their pathway to success.  You are detail oriented and a team player.

• The Pi Program empowers families to participate in their children’s education. It is a flexible program aimed at students who wish to live life to the fullest.  Less constraining than more conventional school programs, Pi allows students greater opportunities for pursuing their personal interests.  It allows these interests to be more effectively integrated into their lives.

• Pi’s education philosophy is that every student has unique strengths and the ability to succeed in meaningful ways. With plenty of family and school support, an individual learning plan can be developed which will allow the student to make the most of his or her talents, allowing them to become strong students and successful people. Instead of doing all the work on campus, they do much of it at home.  Some Pi classes are held at off-campus locations.  Pi is an Alternative Learning Environment (ALE) program, and is subject to compliance with state laws and regulations.

• Washington State teaching certificate and appropriate Endorsements in content areas specific to the position required. Additional endorsements preferred such as foreign language, music, etc.

Supervision and Controls over the Work

The employee works with a high level of independence and professional discretion under the general supervision of a designated school administrator. The employee’s work is governed, controlled, and evaluated by acceptable professional practice, school and district policies and regulations, provisions of Washington Administrative Code and Revised Code of Washington, direction of the supervisor, and performance standards and expectations as set forth in the collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications

• Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with Math and Science endorsement
• Ability to differentiate instruction and support diverse learners.
• Experience teaching in alternative education, project-based learning, or STEM settings preferred.
• Demonstrated success working with at-risk or disengaged youth.
• Skilled at adapting instruction to diverse learning needs and interests.
• Proven ability to design and facilitate hands-on, career-focused learning.
• Leadership skills for building new programs and partnerships with community organizations.
• Experience working with wraparound service providers to support student success.
• Ability to integrate technology into experiential and mobile learning activities.
• Experience working with at-risk or disengaged youth.
• Commitment to culturally responsive teaching and place-based learning.
• Ability to manage online learning management systems.
• Willingness to participate in professional development, district/state workshops, and training.
• Experience working with at-risk, alternative learning, or non-traditional student populations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively with both high school and elementary-aged students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Willingness to pursue a CTE Teaching Certificate in a CTE Science Equivalency Program 
• Experience developing or coordinating community-based partnerships and applied learning programs.
• Familiarity with OSPI Alternative Learning and Open Doors (1418) program requirements.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in school, alternative learning, and approved community-based instructional settings.
• Flexible scheduling may be required to meet student, program, and community partner needs.

Additional Job Information

This position may be combined with other assignments depending on qualifications.

Physical and Environmental Requirements of the Position

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, move about, hear and speak, and be visually observant of classroom behavior and learning activities.

The employee may occasionally lift, restrain, or move up to 100 pounds – most typically when required to intervene in student safety issues.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, or consistent with the subject being taught, but can be abnormally loud on occasion.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work in outside weather conditions and be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, temperature fluctuations, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals commonly used in instruction and/or cleaning. It may be expected that the individual could be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials during the course of their duties. The employee may be exposed to infectious disease as carried by students.

The employee may be required to travel on school owned or leased vehicles while supervising and assisting students.

Application Material Required

Go to https://www.csd49.org/Content2/employment-application to submit an online application. Complete online applications include: letter of interest, completed district application, resume, and three

(3) letters of recommendation.

Questions regarding completion of application?

Please contact: Debra Swanson at debra_swanson@csd49.org  or (360) 302-5891

Open Until Filled

About Chimacum Schools

Surrounded by farms and forests at the base of the Olympic Mountains and the edge of the Salish Sea, Chimacum Schools are the heart center of a proud and vibrant rural community. We offer a deeply rewarding work environment with dedicated colleagues, enriching professional development, community partnerships, and regionally competitive compensation.

Chimacum provides PreK-12 students engaging place-based and hands-on learning, opportunities for accelerated learning like College in the High School coursework, locally produced school lunches, and an invitation to educational innovation and support, among other amazing professional opportunities.

OUR PURPOSE

To be a caring community for courageous learners

OUR PROMISE

The Chimacum Promise to our community is Every student is known by name, strength, and need, and aspires to learn, dream, and become. We are deeply dedicated to authentic collaborative practices and not fads to meet our students’ needs in the classroom setting, regardless of their academic, social, or behavioral differences.

The district reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the district desires. This job description is illustrative and in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The job requirements are subject to change within the district’s sole discretion to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals.

Chimacum School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal 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: Stephanie McCleary                                                                   Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Sarah Walker

stephanie_mccleary@csd49.org              sarah_walker@csd49.org

PO Box 278, Chimacum, WA 98325-0278                                                        PO Box 278, Chimacum, WA 98325-0278

360.302.5894                                                                                                      360.302.5823

Title IX Coordinator:  Ryan Stevens

Ryan_stevens@csd49.org

PO Box 278, Chimacum WA 98325-0278

360.302.5905

Chimacum School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services and activities. Contact Sarah Walker at (360) 302-5823 for information regarding translation services or transitional bilingual education programs

NOTE: All new employees are required to undergo a criminal history check via fingerprint cards with the Washington State Patrol and FBI. Employment is conditional pending a satisfactory background check.

Chimacum School District is a smoke and drug free workplace which includes nicotine delivering devices.