Teacher - Title I/LAP

Bethel School District 403•Spanaway, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bethel School District is seeking teacher applicants who have the potential to be leaders and innovative educators. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to deliver instruction based upon best available research and practices in teaching and learning. The Title I/LAP Basic Skills position is a master teacher with excellent instructional and communication skills that provides assistance to district Title I & LAP staff with fully implementing effective and compliant programs; work with district teachers and para-educators in the development and implementation of performance learning and assessment, content frameworks, and modifications and accommodations to meet the needs of diverse learners; assess staff development needs and coordinate and present on-site and district level staff training to meet these identified needs; assist in program development, preparation of applications and budgets, program reviews, and resource allocations.

Requirements

Washington State teaching credential with appropriate endorsement(s): ELEMENTARY K-8
Demonstrate desire and ability to work and communicate effectively with staff students and parents from diverse backgrounds.
Must meet job specific Washington State and federal learning standards.
Knowledge and skill in instructional principles, methods and techniques.
Knowledge of current state assessments and graduation requirements.
Knowledge and implementation of district adopted curricula.
Knowledge of subject areas appropriate to assignment.
Knowledge of procedures/policies in the student referral process.
Skill in classroom management, student discipline and developing positive techniques for improving student behavior.
Skills in organizational techniques.
Skill in reading, writing and oral communications.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of work.
Ability to participate collaboratively in teams.
Ability and commitment to work with a full range of students.
Ability to be fair and consistent when working with a culturally, racially and economically diverse student population.
Ability to follow district/school policies and the educational code of professional conduct.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with staff, students and parents from diverse, cultural backgrounds.
Ability to continue participation in staff development to maintain professional skills.
Ability to effectively integrate technology resources into the curriculum.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to adapt to change and remain flexible.
Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.
Ability to serve as a role model and treat students as individuals in a professional manner.
Successful clearance of criminal justice fingerprint and background check.

Nice To Haves

Masters degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Comply with all guidelines and regulations by state and federal Title I/LAP policies and laws.
Analyze existing student achievement data and administer student assessment and progress monitoring of students receiving intervention instruction/services.
Coordinate and plan student intervention program aligned to state and local learning standards.
Collaborate with classroom teachers, building administrators, director, and parents when designing the learning program to support reading/math services provided to identified students.
Facilitate parent involvement activities building school to home connections for learning, that support our Title I/LAP programs.
Maintain accurate student records, parent communications records and student progress data reports.
Attend professional development opportunities that promote improved instructional strategies and researched based resource materials needed to implement the intervention program successfully and support professional growth.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Support Services.
Keep in confidence all personal, student or personnel records and information.
Model lessons and co-teach to increase educator instructional expertise to effectively impact literacy outcomes for program struggling students to meet ELA standards