Cascadia Elementary - 5th Grade Teacher (Math & Science) - 1.0 FTE

About the role

A classroom teacher fosters and enhances an effective learning environment; facilitates the development or revision of curriculum and instructional materials; establishes learning objectives and standards based upon general District guidelines; provides instruction; counsels, disciplines, and supervises to meet the individual needs of assigned students, and evaluates student performance and progress.

Responsibilities

• Fosters an educational environment conducive to the learning and maturation process of assigned students;
• Plans an instructional program designed to meet individual student needs and whole groups which may include at risk or special needs youth;
• Prepares lesson plans;
• 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 study and experimentation to remain current in methods and techniques for instruction;
• Establishes and implements, in a positive and supportive 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;
• 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;
• 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;
• Collects and interprets a variety of data;
• Provides reports for administrative purposes;
• Directs the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel;
• Attends or participates in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal, in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional achievement;
• Serves on staff committees as required;
• Participates in a variety of activities to enhance personal and professional skills;
• Performs related tasks consistent with the scope and responsibility of the position.

Requirements

• Knowledge of subject areas appropriate to assignment;
• Knowledge of effective behavior management techniques;
• Knowledge of effective instructional techniques;
• Knowledge of rules and procedures for student safety;
• Skill in proficiency in reading, writing, and oral communications;
• Skill in effective communication with parents or guardians in a diverse community;
• Skill in designing and implementing lesson plans for students having a wide range of achievement;