Cheney Public Schools Hiring for Teacher, 1st Grade-Continuing Job at Cheney, WA Full Time

CERTIFICATED, CONTINUING

POSITION: 1.0 FTE ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM TEACHER

ASSIGNMENT: 1ST GRADE COMBINATION CLASSROOM*

• Potential for position to be 1/2 Combo or 1st grade based on student enrollment numbers.

SUPERVISOR: BUILDING PRINCIPAL

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold or qualify for a Washington teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement(s).

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrated knowledge of core content instructional areas (literacy, math, science, social studies), along with Washington state standards.
• Demonstrated familiarity with state mandated reading tests and student plans for second grade.
• Demonstrated ability to develop appropriate learning objectives around the core content standards and grade level expectations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of performance assessment and experience in administering normed and standards-based testing.
• Demonstrated commitment and interest in contributing to the ongoing committees and activities of the district, including school, community and regional endeavors.
• To implement instructional techniques, including, but not limited to: differentiation, cooperative learning, peer tutoring, multicultural practices for all students, including those with special needs.
• To share in the sponsorship of student-parent activities.
• Implement and analyze formal and informal assessment procedures, including portfolios, checklists, anecdotal records and standardized testing.
• Demonstrated successful experience working with elementary children.
• Demonstrated ability to use and teach communication and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage the learning environment in an elementary classroom.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with primary curriculum, instruction and assessment.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive classroom environment through the use of appropriate discipline and classroom management techniques consistent with Cheney School District policies, procedures and practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of technology, art and health related instruction.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and establish rapport with children, parents, staff, community and administrative personnel.
• Demonstrated the ability to provide a safe and successful learning environment for students who come from trauma, poverty, and at risk student populations.
• Demonstrated the commitment to teaching behavioral expectations in all settings. A commitment to Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
• Other assignments as required.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER