Teacher: 3rd Grade - Leave Replacement - 2nd Semester

Mead WA • Spokane, WA

1d • $59,324 - $120,245

About The Position

Educate students by planning, developing, and delivering a course of study according to student learning objectives, district/building curriculum guidelines and student assessment data.

Requirements

• Washington State teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement/s as required by law and regulation .
• Applicants with an active certification application on file with OSPI will be processed through the initial screening process during the summer months only.
• Demonstrates ability to challenge students academically, to promote highest level of learning.
• Demonstrates comprehensive content knowledge as it relates to state standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge and experience in various forms of assessment including student self-assessment, formative assessment, portfolios and anecdotal records.
• Demonstrates ability to make data-driven instructional decisions.
• Exhibits the ability to build a positive learning environment including modeling respect and honoring the dignity of all students, staff and parents.
• Demonstrates effective classroom management procedures that provide for large and small groups, and individuals in an environment conducive to learning.
• Demonstrates ability to develop rapport with students.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences including communicating student progress.
• Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with a team, contributing in a positive way.
• Exhibits a commitment to on-going professional learning including demonstrating the ability to develop professionally in areas of the school and district focus.
• Demonstrates knowledge and application of current technology with a multimedia approach to instruction and management of instruction.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrates interest, willingness and background to fulfill extra and/or co-curricular positions.
• Demonstrates the ability to work cooperatively within a comprehensive student activities program.
• Ability to determine and design interventions using a multi-tiered approach
• Experience with PBIS
• Willingness to collaborate with members of a professional team
• Ability to develop and maintain positive rapport and relationships with students and families
• Understanding of Common Core State Standards and District adopted Curriculum
• Knowledge of complex trauma
• Understanding of state evaluation process

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective lesson plans and instructional materials that allow students to utilize and practice higher level thinking skills.
• Provide for large and small group and individualized instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in learning activities and instruct and monitor students in the use of such.
• Observe and evaluate student's performance and development and provide appropriate feedback on work utilizing methods such as assigning and grading class work, homework, tests and assignments.
• Continually assess student progress, and implement effective lessons to meet individual student learning needs as determined by student assessment data.
• Provide opportunities for students to self-reflect and track progress toward learning goals.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.
• Provide a safe, positive and effective environment that reflects and facilitates learning.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures in accordance with the policies and procedures of the school building and the district.
• Work as an effective member of the grade level/course team to evaluate and improve student learning.
• Communicate effectively with a variety of audiences including communicating student progress in a timely and professional manner.
• Self -reflect and evaluate the effectiveness of instructional performance to identify areas of strengths and weaknesses and adjust accordingly to reach maximum effectiveness.

Benefits

• Each employee shall accumulate twelve (12) days of sick leave per year.
• An employee employed less than a full term shall be entitled to a proportionate part of the sick leave allowance
• Each employee shall earn five (5) annual leave days per year.
• Employees less than 1.0 FTE will receive a prorated share of annual leave based on their percentage of FTE.
• Employees anticipated to work more than 630 hours per year will be eligible for Benefits through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB)
• Standard benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability.
• Positions anticipated to work 70 hours or more per month for at least 5 months over the school year are eligible for Retirement through the State Department of Retirement Services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed