Fourth Grade Teacher

About the role

Job assignment and/or building assignment are subject to change based on program needs determined by the district.

Responsibilities

• Professional Preparation: Has a theoretical background and knowledge of the principles and methods of teaching and commitment to education as a profession
• Demonstrates a knowledge of theory and content with depth & breadth appropriate to the elementary level
• Demonstrates an awareness of personal limitations and strengths, and demonstrates continued professional growth
• Counsels students and parents
• Conducts self in a professional manner
• Instruction Of Students: Enthusiasm for, and enjoyment in, working with students
• Designs, conducts and assesses an instructional experience
• Provides instruction to students utilizing a variety of instructional strategies aimed at meeting individual student needs, and utilizes appropriate and available resources, including technology
• Reports student progress to parents regularly
• Maintains student records, including attendance, cumulative records, and classroom inventory
• Takes the timely submission of IEPs, progress reports, etc.
• Classroom Environment: Organizes and maintains the physical and human elements in the educational setting
• Maintains order in the educational setting
• Participates with other staff to cooperatively develop effective, positive techniques for improving student behavior
• Maintains health and safety of students
• Enforces the rules and regulations of the school district
• Provides positive assistance and guidance to a diverse population
• Requires the use of multiple communication systems, such as electronic mail, computers, document readers, and smart boards
• Team Building: Participates as a team member with responsibility for the education of a group of students
• Participates with other staff to cooperatively plan, develop, and implement a course of instruction designed to meet Essential Academic Learning Requirements (EALR's) in all curriculum areas
• Edits special needs students within the regular classroom environment in collaboration with other staff
• Participates in child guidance discussions to provide appropriate programs for the developmental level of each student
• Participates in team and individual instructional planning, including writing daily lesson plans
• School Participation: Collaborates to create, implement and assess the school improvement cycle or process
• Performs assigned out-of-classroom supervision and other duties
• Participates in staff meetings, planning events, and grade level/department meetings
• Participates in total building program, including assemblies, contests, and other student activities
• Works cooperatively with all building staff in an atmosphere of cooperation and collegiality
• Aids in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

Qualifications

• Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate for elementary grades
• Flexible, exhibits a commitment to accomplishment, possesses outstanding communication and conceptual skills, demonstrates appropriate and positive student relationships, possesses a strong professional orientation, and is willing to actively participate in a team environment
• Must have regular, consistent attendance
• Willingness and ability to utilize a variety of research-based effective instructional strategies, including an emphasis on reading, writing and mathematics skills
• Knowledge of curriculum integration and a commitment to improve and refine instructional and management skills by participating in professional development
• Ability to incorporate technology into instructional programs
• Compatibility with staff, program, and school goals
• Commitment to fostering a positive attitude with students, and adults (staff & parents)
• Awareness, appreciation and respect of diversity among students and adults
• Experience Working With At-risk Student Population: Preferred
• Experience working with economically diverse or challenged populations preferred

Skills

Preferred: Experience Working With At-risk Student Population, Experience working with economically diverse or challenged populations preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance in accordance with the School Employee Benefits Board rules and regulations. Information about benefits offered can be found HERE. Paid time off is offered in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Kelso Education Association found HERE

Pay

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Schedule

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