Teacher - Early Learning

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. Summary Provide direct, specially designed instruction to 3‑5 year old students with/without special needs. Collaborate with the Early Learning team. Will provide instruction for Transitional Kindergarten/SPED/Pay To Go/Head Start students in an inclusive classroom. A classroom teacher will create a class environment that fosters and enhances an effective learning environment; implement the district articulated curriculum; establish learning objectives and standards based upon general district guidelines; and provide effective instruction through appropriate lesson plans and activities designed to address specific educational needs for all students. The teacher will also communicate progress, expectations, and goals to students' parents, as well as administration. The teacher will maintain professional competence through in‑service education, coursework and professional growth activities. Essential Functions Prepares lesson plans and develops an instructional program designed to meet the needs of individual and groups of students for the purpose of executing lessons and providing documentation of teacher and student progress. Implements district approved curricula that is appropriate for content areas and integrates with State and federal learning standards and guidelines for the purpose of ensuring effective teaching and learning for all students. Reports incidents of child abuse, altercations, and substance abuse for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students. Provides clear and focused instruction for all students by adapting and using a variety of teaching strategies for the purpose of meeting student needs toward readiness of successful learning to meet graduation standards. Provides on‑going quality classroom-based assessments, and monitors students while using district/state assessment tools for the purpose of providing student progress, expectation and goals feedback to students, parents and administration. Establishes and maintains a standard of student behavior for the purpose of providing an orderly, safe and productive learning environment. Communicates positively and regularly with students, parents and/or legal guardians for the purpose of maintaining an open relationship designed to encourage student achievement through meaningful collaboration. Establishes and maintains positive, effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of work for the purpose of providing an effective school program. Maintains appropriate confidential reports, records, and files for the purpose of state/federal law compliance. Attends and participates in all staff meetings and extra‑curricular activities as required or deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal for the purpose of continued professional growth and to remain current in techniques and methods of instruction. Collaborates with special education program staff and specialists for the purpose of meeting the needs of special education students, and complying with special education requirements, within the regular classroom environment. Minimum Qualifications Current (or obtained by start date) Washington State Teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement(s). Dual‑endorsed in ECE Special Education and ECE (P‑3). Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Instructional principles, methods and techniques. Current state assessments and graduation requirements. Implementation of district adopted curricula. Subject areas appropriate to assignment. Procedures/policies in the student referral process. Classroom management, student discipline and developing positive techniques for improving student behavior. Organizational techniques. Reading, writing and oral communications. Establishment and maintenance of positive, effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of work. Collaborative teamwork. 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. Adherence to district/school policies and the educational code of professional conduct. Effective communication with staff, students and parents from diverse, cultural backgrounds. Continued participation in staff development to maintain professional skills. Integration of technology resources into the curriculum. Maintaining confidentiality. Adaptability and flexibility. Punctuality and attendance expectations. Role modelling and treating students as individuals in a professional manner. Licenses and Special Requirements Successful clearance of criminal justice fingerprint and background check. Conditions Required to deal with a wide range of student achievement and behavior. May experience frequent interruptions and must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. May be required to deal with distraught students/parents/staff: may be exposed to infectious diseases. Physical Demands Regular talking, hearing, computer usage, and operating handheld learning devices. Requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, and reaching throughout the day. Requires frequent repetitive arm or hand motion and occasional lifting or moving items over 30 pounds. Visual requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. May climb stairs or ride elevators, depending on the worksite. Environmental Factors Moderate to loud noise levels. Reporting Relationships District/Building Administrators as appropriate. Unit Affiliation Bethel Education Association. Wages and Benefits Information available: Salaries/Wages Insurance Retirement Plans Paid Time Off or Vacation Paid Holidays Non-Discrimination Policy Bethel School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Designated persons for questions and complaints of alleged discrimination include: Civil Rights Compliance / Gender‑Inclusive Schools Coordinator, Debbie Carlman, View email address on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io Title IX Coordinator, Mel Boyd, View email address on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io 504 Coordinator, Melissa Munson‑Merritt, View email address on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io All individuals may be reached at 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR). For information about the nondiscrimination and sex‑based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint: bethelsd.org. Application Procedure Apply online. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bethel School District