Elementary Teacher 26-27 SY

Classroom Teacher

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General Responsibilities

A classroom teacher fosters and enhances a positive and effective learning environment, implements and personalizes curriculum and instructional materials for students, establishes learning objectives and standards based upon State and District guidelines, provides instruction, counsels, supports and supervises to meet the individual needs of assigned student, and evaluates and communicates student performance and progress. Terms of Employment: Assignment: 183 days per school year. Salary range $50,431 - $94,412 annually based on education and experience. Benefits: 12 sick leave days of which 6 can be used for personal leave each school year; health insurance benefits through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance. Retirement through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Location: This position will be located in Roosevelt, Washington.

Essential Functions/Other Functions

Essential Functions:

1. Fosters an educational environment conducive to the learning and built upon positive relationships with students; plans an instructional program designed to meet individual and whole group student needs, which may include at risk or special needs youth; prepares lesson plans.
2. Uses necessary and appropriate instructional methods and materials, which are suited to the well-being of the students and to the nature of the learning activities, program and/or curriculum involved; implements established program or curriculum objectives; attends in-service training and continues to improve professional growth through student and experimentation to remain current in methods and techniques for instruction.
3. Establishes and implements, in a positive and support manner, classroom policies and procedures governing student behavior and conduct; provides guidance, counseling, and discipline to encourage students to meet standards of achievement and conduct; makes referrals for assistance where appropriate.
4. Confers with students, parents or guardians, and other staff, maintaining an open, positive relationship as appropriate to provide guidance and evaluation, and to encourage student achievement.
5. Follows District guidelines, policies and procedures, and maintains confidentiality and professionalism in all aspects of employment.
6. Establishes classroom goals and objectives, in conformation with courses of study specified by State and School District statutes, regulations and guidelines; evaluates and records student progress; prepares reports for parents or guardians.
7. Collects and interprets a variety of data; provides reports for family communication and administrative purposes.
8. Directs the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel.
9. Attends or participates in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or Building Administrator, in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional achievement.

Other Functions:

1. Attends related student events, and family and collaborative conferences.
2. Participates in a variety of activities to enhance personal and professional skills.
3. Performs related tasks consistent with the scope and responsibility of the position.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Minimum Requirements:

1. Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate
2. Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Requirements:

1. Academic preparation for or experience in teaching a culturally, racially, and economically diverse student population.
2. Academic preparation for or experience working with bilingual students.
3. Academic preparation for or experience teaching in multi-level classrooms.
4. Subject areas appropriate to assignment; effective behavior management techniques; effective instructional techniques; rules and procedures for student safety.
5. Proficiency in reading, writing, and oral communications; effective communication with parents or guardians in a diverse community; designing and implementing lesson plans for students having a wide range of achievement.

Working Conditions/Employment Requirements

Working Conditions:

1. Classroom Environment.

Employment Requirements:

1. Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.

Roosevelt School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Notice of Non-Discrimination ESD 112 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person. The following individuals have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Civil Rights compliance Officer: Melissa Kreuder, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io
• Title IX Compliance Officer: Wendy Niehaus, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io
• ADA/504 Compliance Officer: Jeffrey Niess, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io

The above information will be provided in the appropriate language for persons with limited English language skills by contacting the ESD at View phone number on click.appcast.io.