About this role
POSITION DESCRIPTION Job Title: Directly Responsible To:
Artz-Fox Elementary Teacher Artz-Fox Elementary Principal
Primary Function: Develop and implement an appropriate instructional program for subject matter focused on common core standards. Math/ reading intervention strategies skills Directly Responsible To: Building Principal Description of Responsibilities:
• Instruction: (a) Establish appropriate learning objectives for students; (b) Plan, implement, and conduct instructional experiences directed to the learning objectives; (c) Assess students' achievement of objectives.
• Classroom Management: (a) Maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning; (b)Take full advantage of all resources and materials available that are appropriate to student's needs, subject matter, and objectives.
• Supervision: (a) Supervision students as assigned both in the classroom and in activities; (b) Assist in supervision of students throughout the building and grounds.
• Professional Growth: (a) Participate in the appropriate in-service and career development activities; (b) Keep current in the education field: (c) Collaborate with the other teachers in the building to plan and implement courses assigned in their respective discipline.
• Communication: Keep parents current as to the progress of their students
• Knowledge of effective instructional strategies in all content areas and aware of differentiation
• Ability and knowledge of technology to teach
• Knowledge of assessment strategies and the use of strategies Minimum Qualifications:
• Current Washington State Teaching certificate
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with support services staff
• Ability to provide instruction to students of diverse backgrounds and learning styles
• Ability to motivate students to become engaged in their education
• Effectively use student achievement data to provide instruction Preferred Qualifications:
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents (bilingual)
• The ability and desire to direct students towards rigorous, relevant classes and applications
• Knowledge of Artz-Fox Elementary School improvement plan goals and objectives.
• Ability to develop engaging strategies and activities to illustrate the importance of education to students.
• EL endorsement
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: MENTAL DEMANDS
• Required to deal with a wide range of student, staff and public behaviors and needs in a positive and service-oriented manner.
• May occasionally deal with distraught or difficult students or parents.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Amount of standing, sitting, walking, bending, and twisting will vary depending on the age of students and classroom assignments.
• Physical capabilities also require lifting and carrying (no more than 50 lbs.) pushing and/or pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting, and significant finger dexterity.
• Generally the job requires approximately 35% sitting, 35% walking, and 30% standing.
• Maintaining good hygiene is essential
CONDITIONS: The preceding list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplanted as necessary. District employees, other than personnel in the District's Employment Services Department are not authorized to make promises of employment, promises of employment for a particular period of time, or promises of a particular level of compensation or benefits to job applicants for certified or classified positions. Any verbal or written statements to that effect by District employees other than Employment services personnel are null and void. Mabton School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of trained guide dog or service animal. Mabton School District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and other designated youth groups. Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be addressed to the following designated employee: Title IX, Sec. 504 Coordinator, and Civil Rights Compliance Officer - ; 306 North Main Street, PO BOX 37, Mabton, WA 98935. 7.5 hours per day.