Thornton Creek Elementary - 5th Grade Teacher - 1.0 FTE

Seattle Public Schools•Thornton Creek Elementary, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Thornton Creek teachers in grades 4 and 5 participate in a looping model, remaining with the same cohort of students for two consecutive years. This position is assigned to 5th grade for the 2026–27 school year and will transition to 4th grade for the 2027–28 school year. A classroom teacher 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Academic preparation for or experience in teaching a culturally, racially and economically diverse student population in an urban school system.
Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate
Criminal Justice fingerprint and background check

Nice To Haves

Working with bilingual students and assisting them in the transition to regular classrooms
Implementing programs designed to prevent the dropout of "at risk" students
Teaching multi-level, open-concept, and main streamed classes
Valid first aid and CPR certification
Valid Washington State driver's license and/or a Class II driver's license

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 whole groups which may include at risk or special needs youth; prepares lesson plans.
Uses necessary and appropriate instructional methods and materials, which are suited to the well-being of the students and to the nature of the learning activities, program and/or curriculum involved; implements established program or curriculum objectives; attends in-service training and continues to improve professional growth through study and experimentation to remain current in methods and techniques for instruction.
Establishes and implements, in a positive and supportive manner, classroom policies and procedures governing student behavior and conduct; provides guidance, counseling, and discipline to encourage students to meet standards of achievement and conduct; makes referrals for assistance where appropriate.
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; evaluates and records student progress; prepares reports for parents or guardians.
Collects and interprets a variety of data; provides reports for administrative purposes.
Directs the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel.
Attends or participates in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal, in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional achievement.
Serves on staff committees as required.
Participates in a variety of activities to enhance personal and professional skills.
Performs related tasks consistent with the scope and responsibility of the position.