290-CRT-08-26 1st Grade Teacher @ MV

Wenatchee Public Schools • Wenatchee, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Instruct first grade students and implement all required district and state assessments. Use data to plan, implement and assess classroom instruction consistent with program and district curriculum. Work in collaboration to help each first grade student learn at high levels in all subjects including English Language Arts, mathematics, social skills and other common core state standards. Report pupil progress to parents, support programs and building/district professional development programs; attend meetings and conferences as required. Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid Washington state certification with appropriate endorsement
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate curriculum and instructional practices
• Experience in elementary age core content areas
• Experience with elementary level English Language Arts and Math curriculum
• Experience implementing Reading Science, using the wonders curriculum, i-ready reading and math online
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as a team player, including collaboration around the use of student growth data
• Requires prolonged sitting or standing
• Attendance and punctuality are important functions of this job
• Must complete an INS I-9 form and provide proof of employment eligibility
• Must complete a disclosure form indicating whether he or she has been convicted of crimes against persons
• Background check, based on fingerprints, will be requested from the Washington State Patrol & FBI

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual/biliterate (English/Spanish) preferred but not required
• Experience in elementary age core content areas is highly preferred
• Knowledge and experience implementing Positive Behavioral Intervention Support (PBIS) preferred
• Working knowledge and experience in implementing the strategies for creating a trauma-sensitive classroom preferred

Responsibilities

• Instruct first grade students
• Implement all required district and state assessments
• Use data to plan, implement and assess classroom instruction consistent with program and district curriculum
• Help each first grade student learn at high levels in all subjects including English Language Arts, mathematics, social skills and other common core state standards
• Report pupil progress to parents
• Support programs and building/district professional development programs
• Attend meetings and conferences as required
• Other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB)
• Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
• Professional growth reimbursement, $1000/year for qualified expenses
• Paid leave benefits include 12 days of sick leave and 3 personal leave days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level