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WEST VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT #208 5th Grade Teacher
Must meet the federal Highly Qualified Teaching requirements: • Has earned at least a bachelor's degree • Holds full state certification • Has demonstrated subject matter knowledge and teaching skill in each core academic subject assigned to teach Qualifications: • Valid Washington state teaching certificate. • Experience with Houghton-Mifflin Journeys reading curriculum. • Knowledge of Washington state grade-level expectations for reading, math, science, and writing. • Knowledge and experience using data from SBAC, iReady math and reading, and other reading and math assessments for the purpose of planning instruction. • Experience using reading and math data for planning differentiated instructions for all students (below grade level, at grade level, and above grade level). • Experience using the writing process- Six Traits plus 1 • Elementary teaching experience preferred. • Experience and strategies in CIA Read Side by Side novel techniques and project-based learning strategies • Knowledge, experience, and strategies in SBAC in reading and math as well as the common core requirements for the preparation of the assessment standards. • Knowledge of how to use data from the SBAC interim reading and math assessments • Technology foundation for use in the classroom as a tool of instruction and intervention. Ability to incorporate technology into a variety of lessons encouraging innovative thinking and practice. • Experience with the SBAC including diagnostic of the data results and preparation for assessment components • Proven ability to handle student discipline issues and willingness to brainstorm solutions to discipline concerns with the building principal, counselor, and parents. • Proven ability to motivate and effectively instruct students of varying abilities. • Proven ability to plan and implement dynamic, interactive, hands-on student activities that promote inquiry-based, constructivist learning. • Design lessons that maximize personalized learning and student engagement, including strategies such as station rotation, small group instruction, integration of technology, and other engaging strategies. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Recent LASER science training/knowledge and NGSS and STEAM teaching strategies and practices • Evidence of maintaining a positive and productive learning climate within the classroom. • Demonstrate commitment to success for all students and willing to extend learning time. • Evidence of maintaining a positive, productive line of communication with parents/guardians regarding concerns and achievements. • Be a contributing member of the staff, attend staff meetings, willing to take on extra assignments, and help brainstorm solutions to concerns. • Bilingual preferred.
Working Relationships Work in partnership with both large and small groups of teachers and other professional staff. Communicate regularly with students, parents/guardians, and teaching staff. Team up with grade-level colleagues to plan lessons, analyze student data, and maintain a focus on continuous improvement. Cooperate with the building administrator in the observation and evaluation process. When working with instructional paraprofessionals, provide appropriate lesson plans and activity supervision. May deal with a wide range of student abilities and behaviors; may occasionally deal with distraught or difficult students.
Working Conditions The daily work is performed in a classroom setting. The job incumbent is often required to stand or sit for prolonged periods, be exposed to a computer display terminal for prolonged periods, and meet externally imposed and inflexible deadlines. May be required to work outdoors in inclement weather; lift, move, and position students and equipment; supervise students, bus loading/unloading; attend to students' personal hygiene; may be required to deal with distraught, angry, or hostile individuals; may need to take precautions to avoid exposure to student bodily fluids and cleaning or disinfecting compounds; required to work in non-routine positions for extended periods.
Working Environment The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting (able to lift 50 pounds and assist in lifting over 50 pounds), carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 34% sitting, 33% walking, and 33% standing. The job related is performed under a generally hazard-free environment and in a clean atmosphere.
Healthcare Benefits (SEBB): (All Employees who work 630 hours per school year are eligible.) • Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Life Insurance • Long Term Disability Additional Benefits: • Washington State Retirement (PERS, SERS & TERS) • Paid Leave: ? Paid Holiday (260-day employees and bargaining groups that have holidays included within their CBA) ? Sick Leave ? Personal Leave ? Vacation (260-day employees only) • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • VEBA (Non-Rep, WVEA, Principal, Directors and Superintendent(s) ONLY)