Teacher - 3rd Grade - 20273309

Clover Park School District • Lakewood, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The 3rd Grade Teacher works under the general direction of the building administrator and plans, provides, and evaluates varied learning experiences for students in cooperation with staff, parents, and the public. The role is classified as a classroom teacher on the Teacher Salary Schedule and works 183 contracted days at 1.0 FTE.

The teacher plans instruction, supports individual learning needs, maintains a respectful and consistent classroom climate, evaluates student progress, communicates progress to students, and contributes to the school’s instructional program. The position also includes student discipline and assigned non-teaching duties. Work is performed in a regular school building.

Employment is conditional on completing the required Washington State Patrol and FBI fingerprint background check before the first day of employment. The position is exempt and affiliated with CPEA. Eligible employees may qualify for insurance benefits and retirement and deferred compensation programs as described in the posting.

Requirements

• Washington endorsement in Elementary Education.
• Thorough knowledge of the subject areas taught.
• Ability to organize time and materials effectively.
• Ability to be flexible.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and volunteers in a diverse environment.
• Ability to incorporate literacy instruction into other areas of instruction.
• Washington State Teaching Certificate with an endorsement appropriate to the assignment.
• Complete a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check before the first day of employment; associated fees are the employee’s responsibility.
• For positions located on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, ability to obtain and maintain installation access in compliance with the REAL ID Act and applicable access requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Experience teaching in an urban public school system.

Responsibilities

• Make long- and short-range plans for each subject area of instruction.
• Provide for individual differences in students’ learning needs.
• Demonstrate subject mastery and competency in instructional skills.
• Establish a classroom climate based on mutual respect, rapport, fairness, and consistency.
• Evaluate instruction against planned goals and revise instruction based on evaluation results.
• Inform students of their progress relative to lesson or course objectives.
• Interact positively with students, professional associates, and school district patrons.
• Meet classes, render accurate reports, and perform assigned duties punctually.
• Adjust to varied situations, demands, and new instructional concepts.
• Fulfill job-related non-teaching duties.
• Direct student teachers, paraeducators, pupil tutors, Option C students, methods class students, and parent volunteers when accepted to enhance the instructional program.
• Handle student discipline and related problems.

Benefits

• Eligible employees anticipated to work at least 630 hours during the school year may qualify for medical, dental, and vision insurance, long-term disability insurance, and basic life insurance.
• Eligible employees are required to participate in a Washington State Department of Retirement Systems plan.
• Eligible employees may participate in tax-deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans.

What This Job Offers

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