Certificated Teacher - K-3 English Literacy Development

About the role

The English Literacy Development Teacher should be able to teach the full reading curriculum including a specialized knowledge of early literacy acquisition. Candidates will work closely with the general education teachers, instructional coaches, ML and Special Education Teachers, and the building leadership team to support the implementation of a comprehensive K -5 English Language Arts curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Teach the adopted curriculum with appropriate scaffolds and differentiation, including small group push in, and regularly evaluate student progress toward attainment of learning objectives.
• Participate in co-planning and co-teaching and provide push-in small group instruction in support of implementation of a comprehensive English Language Arts curriculum, with particular emphasis on students that are below-standard in early literacy skills.
• Provide oral language and vocabulary development, reading skills and strategies, writing, and reading comprehension skills in small groups for students who are below standard with an emphasis on grades K-3.
• Analyze assessments to determine the balance of oral language and guided reading in student areas of need and instructional strategies that will best support students in the core classroom.
• Work cooperatively with others in achieving common goals supporting student achievement in oral language development, reading skills and strategies, writing, and reading comprehension.
• Participate in data analysis, progress monitoring, and provide appropriate assessment of students.
• Provide differentiated instruction for all students, including those qualified for students with disabilities, ML students, and any students that are traditionally underserved.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Provide for individual learning needs of students under his/her direction.
• Work cooperatively with others in achieving common goals supporting Professional Learning Communities.
• Oversee and give guidance to paraeducators working with oral language and reading intervention groups.
• Promote an understanding of the District's strategic planning goals—particularly for early learning—with parents through participating in conferences and other related activities with staff and families.
• Engage in activities which promote personal professional growth.
• Participate in required District professional development opportunities and work with the district Department of Teaching for Learning Coordinators and Facilitators on improving instructional practice of self and others providing oral language and reading interventions.
• Maintain regular attendance; adhere to board policy and mutually bargained leave and attendance terms as stated in the collective bargaining agreement.
• Perform appropriate tasks as designed by the principal/program head or department head in relation to the responsibilities listed above.

  Qualifications

  • Current Washington State Teacher's Certificate with Elementary Education, Multilingual, or Reading Endorsement.
  • Additional Requirements: Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis.
  • Knowledge of current trends and practices in education.
  • Instructional theory and its application.
  • Techiques 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 engage in high-level dialogue while also following through on detail-oriented tasks.
  • Be an effective leader in an educational setting.
  • Implement appropriate literacy instructional strategies for students.
  • Develop and implement appropriate positive behavior interventions for students.
  • Articulate the shifts and implement the Washington State Learning Standards (Common Core).
  • Continue personal and professional growth.
  • Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Maintain effective working relationships with other people.
  • Operate a variety of modern office equipment including microcomputers and related software.
  • Provide instructional leadership.
  • Organize and set priorities.
  • Work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality.
  • Adapt instructional materials and strategies to accommodate the wide range of skills which exist in a classroom.
  • Apply current trends and practices in education.
  • Teach in a multi-cultural 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 without close supervision and able to pay strict attention to detail.
  • Speak, read and follow written or verbal communications.
  • 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 the requirements of confidentiality.
  • Relate effectively with parents, staff, students and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community.
  • Perform job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

    Benefits

    • Medical
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • Wellness leave
    • Life insurance
    • Retail
    • Professional development dollars