DHW - Elementary Teacher

River Delta Unified School District • Rio Vista, CA

23d • $63,741 - $113,527 • Onsite

About The Position

River Delta Unified School District is seeking an Elementary Teacher for D.H. White Elementary School in Rio Vista, CA. This is a K-12 district with an enrollment of 1,880 students across 8 small schools. The district is committed to providing a quality education, setting high standards, and continually improving its curriculum and instructional strategies. Staff development opportunities, Common Core training, and coaching are prioritized. Teachers are encouraged to advance on the salary schedule for advanced classes taken to improve instruction.

Requirements

• 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.
• Prepare and implement lesson plans.
• Learn and provide assistance to students requiring special medical assistance.
• Assess student needs and develop appropriate instructional material.
• Motivate Students
• Work effectively with students and parents.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• 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.
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading and writing, operating assigned equipment.
• 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.

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 quantitively 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

• Staff development opportunities
• Common Core training and coaching
• Opportunities for staff to participate in on-going in-services in all curriculum areas
• Opportunities for advancement on the salary schedule for advanced classes taken

What This Job Offers

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