| Location | WA |
JOB
TITLE:
ELEMENTARY
TEACHER
JOB
SUMMARY:
To
ensure
the
highest
levels
of
learning
for
all
students.
MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS:
Valid
teaching
certificate
(you
will
need
a
Washington
State
certification
after
hire
if
you
are
out
of
state);
endorsements
as
appropriate;
BA
degree.
Prefer
applicants
with
Positive
Behavioral
Interventions
and
Support
(PBIS)
and
RTI
experience.
ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS
(may
oversee,
perform
and/or
assist
with) :
Must
have
a
passion
for
helping
kids
and
an
unwavering
belief
that
all
students
can
learn
Must
have
energy,
a
positive
outlook,
and
a
sense
of
humor
Must
be
willing
to
be
a
contributing,
positive
member
of
professional
learning
communities;
display
collaborative
skills;
work
well
with
adults
in
all
settings;
be
flexible
in
an
evolving
educational
environment,
be
willing
to
take
collective
responsibility
for
the
learning
of
all
students
Must
have
an
awareness,
empathy,
and
a
commitment
to
learning
for
all
students,
including
those
With
special
learning
needs
Must
be
a
reflective
person,
with
a
lifelong
learning
attitude
focused
on
continuous
growth
Must
be
able
to
manage
and
organize
all
elements
of
teaching;
instruction,
assessment,
classroom
management,
parent
communication,
grading/reporting,
analyzing
student
work,
etc.
Must
conduct
yourself
as
a
professional
at
all
times
Must
be
able
to
design
learning
experiences
and
assessments
that
allow
students
to
demonstrate
whether
or
not
they
have
learned
the
targeted
standards
Must
have
skills
and
knowledge
to
teach
elementary
curriculum
Must
have
a
willingness
to
integrate
disciplines
Must
be
willing
to
focus
instruction
on
key
standards,
building,
and
district
goals
Must
be
willing
to
build
relationships
with
parents
to
assist
student
learning
Must
be
able
to
quickly
learn
and
incorporate
emerging
technologies
into
teaching,
learning,
and
assessment
Must
have
the
ability
to
maintain
effective
classroom
management
in
a
student-centered,
positive
environment
Must
be
able
to
use
the
action
research
process
to
improve
instruction,
learning,
and
assessment
Must
be
willing
to
take
leadership
roles
with
clubs,
contests,
or
sports
as
skills
allow
Attend
workshops,
classes,
conferences,
meetings,
and/or
other
training
as
directed
by
the
supervisor
for
the
purpose
of
meeting
requirements,
enhancing
knowledge,
safety
and
security,
collaborating
with
colleagues,
etc.
WORKING
ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL
DEMANDS:
Daily
work
is
generally
performed
in
an
indoor
school
classroom.
Must
have
the
use
of
sensory
skills
in
order
to
effectively
communicate
and
interact
with
students,
other
faculty,
staff,
and
parents
as
normally
defined
by
the
ability
to
see,
read,
talk,
hear,
handle,
or
feel
objects
and
controls.
The
position
also
entails
significant
walking,
bending,
standing,
stooping,
and
possible
physical
interventions
in
order
to
maintain
a
safe
learning
environment.
REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS
AND
ABILITIES:
Knowledge
is
demonstrated
in
the
subject
matter
for
which
he/she
is
expected
to
teach;
understands
the 1
legislated,
moral,
and
ethical
framework
within
which
they
work;
uses
the
programs
of
study
to
inform
and
direct
planning,
instruction,
and
assessment.
Skills
needed
for:
identifying
and
responding
to
learner
differences;
planning
for
instruction,
translating
curriculum
and
outcomes
into
meaningful
learning
activities;
creating
and
maintaining
environments
that
are
conducive
to
student
learning
and
understanding
needs
for
physical,
social,
cultural,
and
psychological
security;
teamwork
skills
to
collaborate
with
the
administration,
colleagues,
support
staff
and
parent-teacher
organizations;
be
strong
managers
who
command
respect
and
lead
by
example;
strong
organizational
skills
necessary
to
plan
lessons
for
each
class,
week
and
semester;
keep
students
on
task
and
maintaining
a
well-ordered
classroom;
to
organize
papers,
files,
and
their
own
workload
so
they
can
grade
and
record/return
papers
in
a
timely
manner;
attention
to
details
which
is
necessary
to
maintain
accurate
and
up-to-date
records.
Ability
is
required
to:
establish
relationships
with
students
built
on
respect
and
a
steadfast
belief
in
the
ability
to
learn
at
high
levels;
use
a
broad
range
of
instructional
strategies;
create
and
enhance
partnerships
with
parents
that
are
purposeful
and
meaningful;
identify
and
use
relevant
learning
resources;
to
understand
the
importance
of
contributing,
independently
and
collegially
to
the
quality
of
the
school;
engage
in
assessing
the
quality
of
their
teaching
and
career-long
learning;
understand
their
student's
needs,
abilities
and
learning
styles
and
the
various
ways
of
teaching
the
subject
matter.
WORK
RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports
to
the
building
Principal
and/or
Assistant
Principal.
Collaborates
with
other
district
staff.
Regular
interactions
with
students
and
parents.
UNION
AFFILIATION:
WREA
FLSA
STATUS:
Exempt
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This
job
description,
revised
7/2020
is
intended
to
describe
the
essential
functions
of
the
position,
the
level
of
knowledge,
skills,
and
abilities
typically
required,
and
the
scope
of
responsibility,
however,
it
should
not
be
considered
an
all-inclusive
list
of
work
requirements.
Individuals
may
perform
other
related
duties
as
assigned,
including
work
in
other
functional
areas,
to
cover
absences
or
relieve,
equalize
work
periods,
or
otherwise
balance
the
workload
within
the
location/district.
Changes
to
the
position
description
may
be
made
at
the
employer's
discretion.
Reasonable
accommodations
may
be
made
to
enable
individuals
with
disabilities
to
perform
the
essential
functions
of
the
position.
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Employment
with
White
River
School
District
is
on
a
conditional
basis
pending:
an
approved
criminal
background
clearance
through
OSPI,
which
includes
checks
through
the
Washington
State
Patrol
and
Federal
Bureau
of
Investigation;
and
completion
of
an
Employment
Eligibility
Verification
form
(USCIS
Form
I-9)
presenting
proof
of
identity
and
employment
authorization
status.
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The
White
River
School
District
complies
with
all
federal
and
state
laws,
rules
and
regulations
and
does
not
discriminate
in
any
programs
or
activities
on
the
basis
of
sex,
race,
ethnicity,
creed,
religion,
color,
national
origin,
honorably
discharged
veteran
or
military
status,
sexual
orientation,
gender
expression,
gender
identity,
homelessness,
immigration
or
citizenship
status,
the
presence
of
any
sensory,
mental,
or
physical
disability,
neurodivergence,
or
the
use
of
a
trained
dog
guide
or
service
animal
and
provides
equal
access
to
the
Boy
Scouts
and
other
designated
youth
groups.
The
following
employee(s)
has
been
designated
to
handle
questions
and
complaints
of
alleged
discrimination:
Title
IX
Coordinator,
Sunday
Ferris,
sferris@whiteriver.wednet.edu
829-3823,
Section
504/ADA
Coordinator,
Molly
Lutz,
mlutz@whiteriver.wednet.edu
829-3959,
and
Civil
Right
Compliance
Coordinator
Sunday
Ferris,
sferris@whiteriver.wednet.edu
829-3823.
White
River
School
District,
P.O.
Box
2050,
Buckley,
WA
98321.
I
have
read
and
understand
and
have
received
a
copy
of
this
job
description.
My
signature
acknowledges
that
I
can
perform
this
position's
essential
and
other
functions
with
or
without
reasonable
accommodations.
Employee
Printed
Name:
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Employee
Signature:
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