Southside School Elementary Teacher - 1st Grade

Southside School DistrictShelton, WA
Onsite

About The Position

The job of the Elementary Teacher is under the direction and supervision of the Principal or designee. The Elementary Teacher will plan instruction, teach, differentiate instruction, motivate, inspire, and assess students in assigned grade. The candidate will promote a high quality, personalized education program that reflects the Washington State grade level expectations.

Requirements

  • Strong skills, background and training in your area of endorsement
  • Demonstrated proficiency in writing and oral communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to connect with students, staff and community members in a mutually respectful, supportive and accessible manner
  • Knowledge of and/or experience related to testing and assessment
  • Develop, modify, adjust curriculum to meet the individual needs of students
  • Willingness to benefit from building supervision, evaluation programs and professional development
  • Use district adopted curriculum and assessments
  • Strong student management capabilities
  • Ability to prepare students for a successful school experience
  • Demonstrated sensitivity to cultural, developmental, religious and ethnic diversity of student and community
  • Must be punctual and dependable, able to work well with others
  • Follow School Board policies and procedures
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Responsibilities

  • Plan, implement, and evaluate effective classroom instruction consistent with building and district curriculum/programs, with a strong emphasis on Common Core State Standards
  • Participate in team planning, programming, and instructional activities focused on improving instructional practices and student learning
  • Diagnose and prescribe learning and training programs for individual students based on aptitude, interest, and level to achieve
  • Develop instructional goals and objectives to meet teaching assignment
  • Utilize district and state standards in developing curriculum
  • Recognize individual students’ needs and provide appropriate strategies and interventions
  • Foster and maintain a safe, positive learning environment
  • Cooperate with building principal and staff in implementation of comprehensive instructional and activities programs
  • Prepare teaching materials and reports (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress
  • Communicate effectively with parent/guardian and the school community
  • Serve as a cooperative member of the instructional team
  • Use and integrate educationally relevant technology
  • Participate in building and district in-service education/training programs
  • Attend building/district meetings and conferences as required
  • Know and observe safety procedures; maintain safe working conditions; comply with safety rules and regulations
  • Supports eVAL process for evaluation
  • Perform other related duties as required and assigned
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