Centralia-4th Grade Teacher(Washington Elementary) 26-27

Centralia School District • Centralia, WA

1d • $44,954 - $90,017 • Onsite

About The Position

Centralia School District elementary teachers engage students in proven instructional practices and monitor academic and social-emotional growth. This 4th Grade Teacher position is at Washington Elementary and reports to the Principal. The schedule is 7.5 hours per day for the remainder of the school year. Salary ranges from $44,953.61 to $90,016.55, depending on experience, qualifications, and FTE.

The teacher plans and delivers instruction, creates a safe and rigorous learning environment, supports student behavior and individualized learning plans, and collaborates with colleagues, families, and administrators. The role also includes maintaining student records and confidentiality, using classroom technology to support learning, participating in school improvement efforts, and attending trainings and meetings as directed or appropriate.

Requirements

• Possess a valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with an elementary education endorsement.
• Communicate effectively; demonstrate self- and other-awareness, active listening, patience, empathy, a growth mindset, customer-service orientation, and the ability to incorporate humor or lightheartedness into work.
• Demonstrate organizational skills and flexibility in responding to changing student needs.
• Maintain confidentiality; work independently and as part of a team; and solve problems effectively.
• Establish positive relationships with students, parents, and the community.
• Demonstrate the ability to work successfully with students and adults.
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Support the District’s vision, mission, and goals, including the belief that all students can succeed.
• Uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures.
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to speak Spanish.
• Successful experience as an elementary school teacher.
• Successful experience working with people from a variety of backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Demonstrate knowledge of teaching reading, language arts, social studies, writing, mathematics, science, and social-emotional learning.
• Create a safe physical and emotional space for students to engage in rigorous academic learning.
• Actively support and reinforce school and district policies and procedures.
• Create and implement a classroom management system aligned with the schoolwide approach, including clearly defining, consistently communicating, and enforcing behavior expectations; privately addressing breakdowns; and using discipline to teach and reinforce expectations.
• Collaborate in Professional Learning Communities to identify desired learning, assess whether students have learned, and determine responses when students have or have not learned.
• Record accurate and timely attendance in accordance with school and district policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and timely grades to communicate students’ progress toward learning targets.
• Maintain timely and professional communication with students, families, staff, and building administration.
• Ensure classroom practices align with students’ IEPs, 504 plans, EL Plans, or other specialized plans, as appropriate.
• Use classroom technology to enhance instruction and engage students.
• Actively support all aspects of the School Improvement Plan.
• Attend trainings and meetings as directed or appropriate.
• Meet deadlines and set priorities.
• Operate technology that supports student learning and engagement.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Practice effective student safety rules and procedures.
• Use effective responses to student behaviors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Sick leave and personal leave days.
• Health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance through SEBB.
• State retirement through DRS.
• Other fringe benefits as allowed under the Centralia Education Association Collective Bargaining Agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed