4th Grade Teacher

Deer Park School District•Deer Park, WA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Fosters and enhances an effective learning environment; facilitates the development or revision of curriculum and instructional materials; establishes learning objectives and standards based upon general District guidelines; provides instruction, counsels, disciplines, and supervises to meet the individual needs of assigned students and evaluates student performance and progress. Plans an instructional program designed to meet individual student needs and the whole group, which may include at-risk or special needs youth. Utilizes and maintains district/building curricular and student learning objectives. Maintains classroom discipline and uses effective classroom management skills. Confers with students, parents or guardians, and other staff, maintaining an open positive relationship as appropriate to provide guidance and evaluation and to encourage student achievement. Establishes classroom goals and objectives, in conformation with courses of study specified by State and School District statutes, regulations and guidelines and records student progress; prepares reports for parents or guardians. Demonstrates overall proficiency in the four domains of instruction as found in the Danielson Framework to include: Planning and Preparation, Classroom Environment, Instruction, and Professional Responsibility. Collects and interprets a variety of data and adjusts instruction accordingly. Attends and participates in PLC group as well as required meetings or other activities as deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal, in accordance with CBA. Directs the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel and provides input into evaluation as appropriate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Current valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with endorsements appropriate for the assignment
Successful teaching experience in related subject area and/or grade level is preferred
If no prior experience, must have successful student teaching experience
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated skills in human relations, leadership, and conflict management
Demonstrated knowledge of teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students
Demonstrated skill in the use of technology to enhance student learning preferred
Demonstrated classroom management skills and ability to differentiate instruction
Evidence of ability to develop positive and collaborative relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public
Aware of current educational developments and applications
Demonstrated appreciation of and sensitivity to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, different learning styles, and various disabilities
Willingness, interest and commitment to participate in professional collaboration and student supervision
Commitment and adherence to confidentiality and other professional standards
Washington State Patrol (WSP) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background check
Verification of identity and United States Work Authorization

Nice To Haves

Successful teaching experience in related subject area and/or grade level
Demonstrated skill in the use of technology to enhance student learning

Responsibilities

Fosters an educational environment conducive to the learning and maturation process of assigned students
Plans an instructional program designed to meet individual student needs and the whole group, which may include at-risk or special needs youth
Utilizes and maintains district/building curricular and student learning objectives
Maintains classroom discipline and uses effective classroom management skills
Confers with students, parents or guardians, and other staff, maintaining an open positive relationship as appropriate to provide guidance and evaluation and to encourage student achievement
Establishes classroom goals and objectives, in conformation with courses of study specified by State and School District statutes, regulations and guidelines and records student progress; prepares reports for parents or guardians
Demonstrates overall proficiency in the four domains of instruction as found in the Danielson Framework to include: Planning and Preparation, Classroom Environment, Instruction, and Professional Responsibility
Collects and interprets a variety of data and adjusts instruction accordingly
Attends and participates in PLC group as well as required meetings or other activities as deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal, in accordance with CBA
Directs the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel and provides input into evaluation as appropriate