7.5 hours/185 days per year. This position will instruct ELA, Math, Science and Social Stuies content to 6th grade students. Students enrolled in this classroom will remain in the class for all the subjects being instructed.

JOB DESCRIPTION - TEACHER

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The classroom teacher will work collaboratively with other building staff members to develop and motivate each student toward an awareness and understanding of the subject matter and/or skills needed to develop into mature, well-rounded, responsible young adults. The teacher will establish positive rapport with students and will encourage them to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed for future success.

Reports to and evaluated by: Building Principal or Designee

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide an optimum learning environment for all students

• Participate in, contribute to, and be supportive of group decisions and efforts
• Collaborate with staff and work in teams to provide instruction to students
• Employ a systematic instructional process designed to meet the needs of students in the classroom
• Engage in purposeful, deliberate planning for instruction
• Follow District and State guidelines for essential learning and instructional strategies
• Work cooperatively with administration and staff in problem solving and group process activities
• Model lifelong learning, positive self-esteem, and respect for others
• Set and maintain high personal, professional, and instructional standards for self and students
• Adhere to Washington Code of Professional Conduct
• Perform other related duties as required or requested

QUALIFICATIONS

We want our instructors to be:

• Committed to the concept that all students can learn
• Committed to continuous progress and developmentally appropriate practices
• Open-minded and flexible
• Willing to change and grow
• Skilled in relating well to students, parents, staff and community
• Well versed in subject matter content
• Sensitive to and skilled in working with a diverse population

Must possess:

• Genuine desire to work with all students
• Evidence of successful experience in working as instructor or specialist, with students at appropriate grade level and in subject area
• Strong classroom management skills
• Current Washington State Teaching Certificate
• Endorsement in or major or minor in the specific discipline
• Knowledge of child growth and development needs

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