Reach for the Stars: Teach in Seattle
We believe that the responsibility for student success is broadly shared by District staff, administrators, instructors, communities, and families. We are focused on closing the opportunity gap and creating learning communities that provide support and academic enrichment programs for all students. Aditionally, we believe that it is the right of every student to have an equitable educational experience.
Seattle Public Schools is a diverse community of 95 schools serving nearly 50,000 students. Our student enrollment is projected to increase for the next five years. As the largest school system in the state of Washington, we offer a broad range of educational programs and learning opportunities.
Seattle students and staff represent many cultures and ethnic groups. More than 126 languages are spoken in our schools. Our work is driven by our mission that all students graduate ready for college, career, and life.
Career Advancement and Support
To support and mentor our teachers, Seattle Public Schools has a professional growth and evaluation system. The system is tied to student achievement and includes increased collaboration time with colleagues, career ladder opportunities, and stipends to recognize exceptional teachers and teachers who assume additional responsibilities.
The system’s evaluation ratings (Innovative, Proficient, Basic and Unsatisfactory) are based on the Charlotte Danielson Framework for Teaching. Teachers who model innovative instructional and professional practice have the opportunity to be recognized with stipends and career ladder opportunities.
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Living and Working in Seattle
Seattle is a great place to live, visit, and work. In 2010, the city was named one of the “Ten Best Cities for the Next Decade” by Kiplinger and we are delivering on that promise with strong schools, friendly neighborhoods, a thriving arts and cultural scene, great shopping, abundant opportunities for outdoor adventure, and a year-round mild climate.
We are the home of REI, Starbucks, Microsoft, and Amazon. We have a thriving high tech industry, an innovative biotechnology sector, and one of the top public universities in the nation.
Seattle is a hub for professionals from all over the world, who are drawn here by the opportunity to pursue their dreams in a beautiful and thriving place. We are one of the most highly educated cities in the nation with more college graduates per capita than nearly any other major city. For more information on living and working in Seattle, click here.