Qualifications:
Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate
Bachelors Degree or Masters Degree in the field of education
Appropriate Endorsement– K-8
Washington State Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Release
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships and work collaboratively with students, peers, and parents
Evidence of skill in oral and written communication
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and District policies
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
Ability to maintain high ethical standards
Ability to maintain accurate and complete records and forms
Ability to work under pressure and deal with emergencies in a calm and effective manner
Ability to organize ideas, time, and materials to accomplish goals
Ability to recognize students' current abilities and teach to those abilities
Ability to create student self-awareness for meeting state standards
Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities: This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary and without notice.
Depending upon individual assignments, the teacher performs all or a combination of several of the following duties:
Plan, implement, and evaluate classroom instruction and activity programs consistent with building and adopted district curriculum
Diagnose and prescribe learning programs for individual and groups of students based on aptitude, interest and level of achievement
Provide individual and small group instruction in order to adapt curriculum to the students with varying intellectual abilities, attitudes, and cultural backgrounds
Ability to motivate, discipline, and interact with students in a productive manner
Create and maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate for individual interests and learning styles of students and consistent with building/District policy
Utilize district and state assessments and standards in developing curriculum
Develop instruction goals and objectives to meet teaching assignment
Provide appropriate preparation for state-mandated testing
Prepare teaching materials and reports (e.
g.
grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.
) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress through progress monitoring
Evaluate each student’s performance and growth in knowledge and understanding, and prepares progress reports
Establish and maintain standards of student behavior required to provide an orderly and productive environment
Instruct students in proper care and use of materials and organizes storage areas and controls use of materials to prevent loss or abuse
Carry out the assignments designated by the building principal
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Effectively utilize district technology appropriately
State/District Mandated Requirements:
Valid First Aid/CPR/AED card or ability to attain one
Fingerprinting (paid by employee)
I-9 Employment Eligibility in compliance with the Immigration Reform Act
HIV/HBV Training (district provided)
Sexual Harassment Training (district provided)
Terms of Employment:
Work year shall be concurrent with the school calendar and bargaining agreement
Required Attachments:
Cover Letter
Resume
3 Certificated Reference Forms or Letters of Recommendation
Washington State Teaching Certificate
Transcripts
Benefits:
State health benefits
State retirement benefits
Paid time off
180 days per year
7.
5 hours per day