Elementary Teacher - Walnut Grove Elementary

River Delta Unified School District • Walnut Grove, CA

14h • $63,741 - $113,527 • Onsite

About The Position

River Delta Unified School District is seeking a full-time Elementary Teacher for Walnut Grove Elementary School. This position is part of a K-12 district with 8 small schools serving multiple communities. The district is committed to providing a quality education, maintaining high standards, and continually improving its curriculum. Staff development opportunities, including Common Core training and coaching, are provided and encouraged. Teachers are encouraged to advance on the salary schedule for advanced classes taken to improve instruction.

Requirements

• Copy of Valid California Multiple Subject Credential or Intern Credential w/EL authorization
• Letter of Introduction
• Resume
• Minimum of three Letters of Reference dated no older than 2 years
• Standard instructional methods and techniques.
• Teaching principles and practices.
• Curriculums for assigned grade level.
• Pertinent, Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Recent developments, current literature and information related to curriculum.
• Assessment techniques to identify and resolve student problems.
• Ability to prepare and implement lesson plans.
• Ability to learn and provide assistance to students requiring special medical assistance.
• Ability to assess student needs and develop appropriate instructional material.
• Ability to motivate students.
• Ability to work effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include walking or standing for extended periods of time and operating assigned equipment.
• Ability to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading and writing, operating assigned equipment.
• Ability to maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities.
• Teaching experience, which may include student teaching.
• Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Possession of a valid Teaching Credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Nice To Haves

• Masters Degree ($1000.00 stipend)
• Doctorate Degree ($1000.00 stipend)
• BCLAD ($1000.00 stipend)

Responsibilities

• Provide a learning environment that encourages individual differences and respect for the dignity and worth of each student; promote and encourage a positive and learning environment.
• Plan and prepare lessons; identify and select instructional material; provide instruction to students.
• Plan, assign, and direct the work of instruction support staff; train staff and review work practices.
• Establish standards of student performance which can be quantitatively and qualitatively evaluated; prepare tests and assignments; correct papers and monitor student progress; prepare progress reports and report cards.
• Assist in the identification, assessments, and resolution of special student problems; participate in IEP and Student Study Committee meetings, as appropriate; participate in the development in student goals.
• Administer group tests in accordance with district and school testing programs; assess test results; identify student needs and provide appropriate instructional activities.
• Develop goals and prepare and implement specific objectives for assigned class according to Board and District Policy.
• Communicate with parents and students regarding the educational and social progress of students; identify areas for and methods for improvement.
• Supervise students; enforce District and school rules, regulations, policies and procedures; recommend disciplinary actions as necessary.
• Participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of changes and new developments related to teaching techniques and other techniques that have proven successful in the classroom.
• Attend regular in-service training.
• Exercise supervision and care over books, supplies, and equipment; instruct students on proper use and preservation of school properties.
• Maintain a clean and safe classroom environment.
• Participate in extracurricular activities.
• Procure and order supplies and equipment.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as outlined by California Education Code, District Contract and District Board Policies and Procedures.

Benefits

• Credentialed Staff Salary Schedule
• Annual Stipends for Masters, Doctorate, and BCLAD
• Placement dependent on verifiable years of teaching experience in U.S. Public Education
• Benefits up to $1500 monthly based on FTE, towards the purchase of District sponsored benefits.

What This Job Offers

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