Fifth Grade Teacher Summitview Elementary

West Valley School District • Yakima, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

WEST VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT #208 5 th GRADE TEACHER SUMMITVIEW ELEMENTARY Must meet the federal Highly Qualified Teaching requirements: Has earned at least a bachelor's degree Holds full state certification Has demonstrated subject matter knowledge and teaching skill in each core academic subject assigned to teach Qualifications: Valid Washington state teaching certificate. Experience with intermediate grade levels preferred Experience with HMH into Reading ELA curriculum. Experience with Ready Math Curriculum Knowledge of Washington state grade level expectation for reading, math, science, and writing. Experience in upper elementary grade level Knowledge and experience administering and interpreting data from SBAC, iReady Math and Reading, DIBELS and other assessments for the purpose of planning instruction and assessment preparation. Knowledge and experience with differentiating instruction with differentiation, intervention and small groups using instructional data for planning. Knowledge and experience with various technology tools for use in the classroom. Ability to incorporate technology into a variety of lessons encouraging innovative thinking and practice. Proven ability to handle student discipline issues and willingness to brainstorm solutions to discipline concerns with the building behavior team. Be a contributing member of the 5 th grade team and willing to maintain a common pace of instruction Collaborate with team, principal and instructional coach on grouping of students based on various data points for the correct placement for intervention groups. Willing to implement restorative and PBIS practices that the Summitview team has determined will be used school-wide. Evidence of maintaining a positive, productive learning climate within the classroom, as well as with parents and community members. Recent ESD 105 science training/knowledge in the NGSS. In addition to STEM/GLAD teaching strategies and practices Demonstrate commitment to success for all students Evidence of maintaining a positive, productive line of communication with parents/guardians regarding concerns and achievements. Be a contributing member of the staff, attend staff meetings, willing to take on extra assignments and help brainstorm solutions to concerns. ELL Endorsement preferred Bilingual preferred Evidence of effective classroom management strategies Working Relationships Work in partnership with both large and small groups of teachers and other professional staff. Communicate regularly with students, parents/guardians, and teaching staff. Team up with grade-level colleagues to plan lessons, analyze student data, and maintain a focus on continuous improvement. Cooperate with the building administrator in the observation and evaluation process. When working with instructional paraprofessionals, provide appropriate lesson plans and activity supervision. May deal with a wide range of student abilities and behaviors; may occasionally deal with distraught or difficult students. Working Conditions The daily work is performed in a classroom setting. The job incumbent is often required to stand or sit for prolonged periods, be exposed to a computer display terminal for prolonged periods, and meet externally imposed and inflexible deadlines. May be required to work outdoors in inclement weather; lift, move, and position students and equipment; supervise students, bus loading/unloading; attend to students’ personal hygiene; may be required to deal with distraught, angry, or hostile individuals; may need to take precautions to avoid exposure to student bodily fluids and cleaning or disinfecting compounds; required to work in non-routine positions for extended periods.

Requirements

• Must meet the federal Highly Qualified Teaching requirements: Has earned at least a bachelor's degree Holds full state certification Has demonstrated subject matter knowledge and teaching skill in each core academic subject assigned to teach
• Valid Washington state teaching certificate.
• Knowledge of Washington state grade level expectation for reading, math, science, and writing.
• Knowledge and experience administering and interpreting data from SBAC, iReady Math and Reading, DIBELS and other assessments for the purpose of planning instruction and assessment preparation.
• Knowledge and experience with differentiating instruction with differentiation, intervention and small groups using instructional data for planning.
• Knowledge and experience with various technology tools for use in the classroom.
• Ability to incorporate technology into a variety of lessons encouraging innovative thinking and practice.
• Proven ability to handle student discipline issues and willingness to brainstorm solutions to discipline concerns with the building behavior team.
• Evidence of maintaining a positive, productive learning climate within the classroom, as well as with parents and community members.
• Recent ESD 105 science training/knowledge in the NGSS.
• In addition to STEM/GLAD teaching strategies and practices
• Demonstrate commitment to success for all students
• Evidence of maintaining a positive, productive line of communication with parents/guardians regarding concerns and achievements.
• Evidence of effective classroom management strategies
• Work in partnership with both large and small groups of teachers and other professional staff.
• Communicate regularly with students, parents/guardians, and teaching staff.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with intermediate grade levels preferred
• Experience with HMH into Reading ELA curriculum.
• Experience with Ready Math Curriculum
• Experience in upper elementary grade level
• ELL Endorsement preferred
• Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

• Be a contributing member of the 5 th grade team and willing to maintain a common pace of instruction
• Collaborate with team, principal and instructional coach on grouping of students based on various data points for the correct placement for intervention groups.
• Willing to implement restorative and PBIS practices that the Summitview team has determined will be used school-wide.
• Be a contributing member of the staff, attend staff meetings, willing to take on extra assignments and help brainstorm solutions to concerns.
• Team up with grade-level colleagues to plan lessons, analyze student data, and maintain a focus on continuous improvement.
• Cooperate with the building administrator in the observation and evaluation process.
• When working with instructional paraprofessionals, provide appropriate lesson plans and activity supervision.

Benefits

• Healthcare Benefits (SEBB): (All Employees who work 630 hours per school year are eligible.)
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Washington State Retirement (PERS, SERS & TERS)
• Paid Leave
• Paid Holiday (260-day employees and bargaining groups that have holidays included within their CBA)
• Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Vacation (260-day employees only)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• VEBA (Non-Rep, WVEA, Principal, Directors and Superintendent(s) ONLY)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees