Certificated Teacher - 5th 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 related duties as assigned by the Principal or designee.
• Teach and follow the District’s Student Exit Outcomes at each level and subject area.
• Stay current on educational research, trends, and practices.
• Integrate a variety of instructional strategies and curriculum content.
• Establish immediate and long-range objectives aligned with District and building curricula.
• Prepare effective lesson plans, making lessons interesting and challenging.
• Provide clear explanations, assignments, and directions.
• Organize the classroom to support the learning process.
• Evaluate student progress regularly and maintain records for report cards and parent conferences.
• Collaborate with subject-area teachers to develop and align curriculum, instruction, and interdisciplinary projects.
• Enlist support from counselors, administration, and other personnel when needed.
• Provide lesson plans for guest teachers.
• Establish clear behavior parameters and discipline students in a firm, controlled manner.
• Encourage students to develop courtesy, self-control, respect, and responsibility.
• Enforce school-wide rules.
• Demonstrate continued professional development.
• Develop professional rapport with students.
• Participate in extra-curricular responsibilities.

Requirements

• Current Washington State Teacher’s Certificate with appropriate subject area endorsement(s).
• Work scheduled hours consistently.

Knowledge and Skills

• Current trends and practices in education.
• Instructional theory and its application.
• Techniques to motivate student learning through inquiry, discussion, and knowledge application.
• Organizing physical and human elements in an 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.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Maintaining effective working relationships.
• Operating modern office equipment, including microcomputers and related software.
• Providing instructional leadership.
• Organizing and setting priorities.
• Working independently with minimal supervision.
• Adapting instructional materials and strategies for diverse classroom skills.
• Applying current educational trends and practices.
• Teaching in multicultural and mainstream settings.
• Using technology to enhance instruction.
• Being fair and consistent with all students.
• Providing guidance and assistance to students.
• Meeting responsibilities punctually and reliably.
• Complying with school board policies and administrative procedures.
• Organizing and performing job responsibilities efficiently and independently.
• Communicating effectively through spoken and written word.
• Following written or verbal communications.
• Practicing effective safety and security within work routines.
• Developing and maintaining positive customer relations with staff and service providers.
• Working collaboratively with District staff and promoting teamwork.
• Practicing ethical and professional standards of conduct, including confidentiality.
• Relating effectively with parents, staff, students, and the public in a multicultural community.
• Performing job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

Cultural Competence and Equity

• Knowledge and awareness of one’s own cultural identity and its influence on behavior, with a desire to learn about others’ cultural identities.
• Ability to establish and nurture an environment promoting cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons.
• Ability to understand and uphold the District’s commitment to “Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future.”
• Ability to recognize each person’s uniqueness while celebrating their cultural heritage.

Physical Demands

• 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 include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Primarily works indoors, near video displays.
• Noise level is usually moderate.

Schedule

This is a school-year position.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Wellness leave.
• Life insurance.
• Retirement benefits.
• Professional development funds.

Pay

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