ELEMENTARY TEACHER (GRADE 4) MANDARIN/ENGLISH 1.0 FTE - JING MEI ELEMENTARY

About the Role

This position is responsible for Mandarin language instruction in all elementary subjects for a majority of the instructional day.

Responsibilities

• Center instruction on high expectations for student achievement by establishing a culture for learning, providing clear communication with students, and engaging students in learning.
• Demonstrate effective teaching practices through use of effective questioning and discussion techniques and reflection on teaching.
• Recognize individual student learning needs and develop strategies to address those needs through knowledge of students and demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness.
• Provide clear and intentional focus on subject matter content and curriculum through knowledge of content and pedagogy, setting instructional outcomes, knowledge of resources, and designing coherent instruction.
• Foster and manage a safe, positive learning environment through creating an environment of respect and rapport, managing classroom procedures, student behavior, and organizing a safe physical space for student learning.
• Use multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve student learning.
• Design student assessments, use assessment in instruction, and maintain accurate student records.
• Communicate and collaborate with parents and the school community through effective and ongoing communication.
• Exhibit collaborative and collegial practices focused on improving instructional practice and student learning.
• Participate in a professional community, grow and develop professionally, and demonstrate professionalism.
• Annually establish student growth goals to ensure student growth over time.
• Direct the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel.
• Attend or participate in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal.
• Participate in site-based decision-making processes.

Requirements

• Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of valid Washington state teaching certification with endorsement in Elementary Education.
• Preferred: Designated World Language endorsement. Upon employment, individuals without this endorsement will be required to complete it.
• Biliterate in simplified Chinese (Mandarin) and English.

Knowledge

• Bellevue School District's curriculum and instructional practices, including teacher-directed instruction, literature-based reading, problem-based learning, math problem-solving, use of math manipulatives, cooperative learning, and integrated curriculum.

Skills

• Commitment to the District’s vision, mission, and goals.
• Demonstrates a commitment to equity through culturally relevant teaching practices and high expectations for all students.
• Provides high-quality instruction through differentiated instructional practices and data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to individualize instruction.
• Commitment and ability to work with a full range of students, including gifted, mainstreamed special education, English language learners, and students from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
• Ability to develop students’ technology literacy.
• Ability to work in a collaborative or team approach.
• Effective communication, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Ability to work with students in multi-aged groups.
• Ability to use varied assessments, including performance tasks, portfolios, and student self-assessment.
• Attends ongoing professional development activities.
• Exhibits a strong and positive attitude with the belief that each student can achieve personal academic excellence.

Physical Requirements

• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
• May be exposed to prolonged use of visual display terminals.
• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• May be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

Pay

$73,990 to $138,754 annual salary, prorated based on assignment FTE (based on the negotiated collective bargaining agreement salary schedule).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life-insurance eligibility based on 0.45 FTE or higher.
• Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.