Certificated Teacher - 3rd Grade

About the Role

Teachers help students learn skills and develop attitudes and appreciations that align with the District’s educational goals.

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 lesson plans; motivate students by making lessons interesting and challenging.
• Give clear explanations, reasonable assignments, and directions.
• Organize the classroom to contribute to the learning process.
• Evaluate individual student progress regularly and maintain records for report cards and parent conferences.
• Work collaboratively with 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 school-wide rules.
• Demonstrate continued professional development.
• Develop rapport with students as individuals in a professional manner.
• Participate in extra-curricular responsibilities.

Requirements

• Current Washington State Teacher’s Certificate with appropriate subject area endorsement(s).
• Criminal background clearance.

Knowledge and Skills

• 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.
• Ability to:
  • Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Maintain effective working relationships with others.
  • Operate modern office equipment, including microcomputers and related software.
  • Provide instructional leadership.
  • Organize and set priorities.
  • Work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Adapt instructional materials and strategies to accommodate diverse classroom skills.
  • Apply current trends and practices in education.
  • Teach in a multicultural and mainstream setting.
  • Use technology to enhance instruction.
  • Be fair and consistent with all students.
  • Provide guidance and assistance to students.
  • Meet responsibilities in a punctual and reliable manner.
  • Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures.
  • Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently.
  • Communicate effectively through spoken and written word.
  • Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines.
  • Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers.
  • Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers.
  • Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct, including confidentiality.
  • Relate effectively with parents, staff, students, and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community.
  • Perform job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Cultural Competence and Equity:
  • Knowledge and awareness of own cultural identity and how it influences behavior, with a desire to learn about others’ cultural identities.
  • Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons.
  • Ability to understand and uphold the District’s commitment to “All Means All.”
  • Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual while celebrating their group cultural heritage.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk.
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to reach above and below shoulders and bend/twist at the waist.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Regularly works in indoor conditions and near video displays.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Schedule

This is a school-year position.

Pay

Compensation follows the Federal Way Education Association (FWEA) Salary Schedule.