Certificated Teacher - 1st Grade

About the role

Teachers help students learn skills and develop attitudes and appreciations which will lead them toward the fulfillment of the District's goals of education.

Responsibilities

• Perform classroom teaching and other duties related to the school program as assigned by the Principal or designee.
• Teach and follow the recommended District Student Exit Outcomes at each level and subject area.
• Keep current on educational research, trends, and practices.
• Integrate a variety of instructional strategies and curriculum content.
• Establish immediate and long-range objectives in accord with District and building curricula.
• Prepare effective plans to meet objectives; motivate students by making lessons interesting and challenging.
• Give explanations, reasonable and appropriate assignments, and directions clearly.
• Organize the classroom setting to contribute to the learning process.
• Evaluate individual student progress regularly and maintain records for report cards and/or parent conferences.
• Work collaboratively with building subject area teachers to develop and align curriculum, instruction, and interdisciplinary projects.
• Enlist the assistance of counselors, administration, and other support personnel where appropriate.
• Provide lesson plans for guest teachers.
• Establish clear parameters for student behavior in the classroom.
• Discipline students in a firm and controlled manner.
• Encourage students to develop courtesy, self-control, respect, and responsibility.
• Enforce rules throughout the school.
• Demonstrate continued professional development.
• Develop rapport with students as individuals in a professional manner.
• Participate in extra-curricular responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

• Current Washington State Teacher's Certificate with appropriate subject area endorsement(s).

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of current trends and practices in education.
• Instructional theory and its application.
• Techniques to motivate student learning via inquiry, discussion, and application of knowledge.
• Organizing the physical and human elements in the educational setting.
• Instructional and non-instructional human dynamics.
• Standards-based instruction and familiarity with Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements.
• School board policies and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Related to Cultural Competence and Equity

• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
• Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools' commitment to "Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future."
• Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.

Physical Demands

• The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to reach above and below their shoulders and bend/twist at the waist.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• The employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video display.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.