5th Grade Teacher- 1.0 FTE Non-Continuing (26/27 School Year)

Columbia School District 400 • Burbank, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fifth Grade Teacher will provide instructional and educational experiences for students who range in age from ten to twelve. Students may possess limitations including: developmental delays and/or intellectual disabilities, health impairments, behavior disorders, learning disabilities and/or multiple handicapping conditions. This is a 1.0 FTE Non-Continuing position for the 26/27 School Year only.

Requirements

• Current Washington State Teacher's Certificate with appropriate endorsements.
• Successful elementary school teaching experience documented with excellent evaluations and references.
• Demonstrated success in managing and modifying disruptive student behaviors, executive functioning deficits, and social/personal/responsibility behaviors.
• Knowledge and/or experience with: developmentally appropriate practices, standardized and informal assessments, best practices and strategies to use with elementary aged students.
• Excellent writing/communication capability in Standard English.
• Experience with computers, Chromebooks, and Google.
• Successful experience working with children of diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with other educators and parents.
• Ability and enthusiasm to fulfill the job description.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with MDT.
• Participate in team teaching situations.
• Evidence of the ability to motivate and instruct students of all ability levels with emphasis on providing for their individual learning styles.
• Maintain a positive, productive learning climate within the classroom as well as with parents and colleagues.
• Demonstrated leadership in professional activities related to education.
• Physical stamina as required to work effectively with elementary aged students.
• Punctual and consistent attendance.
• The fundamental belief that all students can learn and be successful.
• Completion of Safe Schools web based training is required as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with computers, Promethean ActivBoard preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Cooperate with grade level team to develop curriculum and assessment strategies to meet building and District goals and objectives.
• Provide appropriate assessment of developmental and academic skills in the fifth grade setting.
• Participate in Individual Education Program (IEP) meetings.
• Implement appropriate programs for students in conjunction with the Guidance Team members (GT).
• Deliver on goals and objectives which facilitate and measure student growth.
• Maintain proper records and facilitate the necessary paperwork and forms as required by law and Columbia School District policy.
• Assume responsibility for productive utilization of a classroom paraeducator, if provided.
• Collaborate successfully with a Special Education Teacher in an inclusive setting.
• Provide effective opportunities for peer interaction with students of various abilities, as appropriate.
• Be flexible to the demands of the position.
• Work with students in an enthusiastic, supportive, and consistent manner.
• Adhere to and maintain confidentiality in accordance with the law and Columbia School District policy.
• Communicate effectively both written and orally and in a timely manner with school staff, parents, students, and community organizations.
• Meet the physical needs of young students which may include, but is not limited to: assisting with medical devices.
• Be willing to participate in extra-curricular assignments and activities.
• Collaboration at grade level, the building and the district.
• Work for the best interest of the student and his or her parents/guardians.
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills utilized to meet the best interest of the students and program.
• Supportive and active in implementing building and Columbia School District goals and improvement efforts.

Benefits

• For employee benefits and salaries please see our district website at: https://www.csd400.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1130407&type=d&pREC_ID=2402692

What This Job Offers

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