Monroe School District Monroe , WA 98272
Posted 2 months ago
Location:
Frank Wagner Elementary
Anticipated start date:
9/1/2024
Days per year:
185
FTE:
1.0
Shift time:
8:30 am
Position Info:
Job Info:
The salary listed for this position reflects the current 2023-2024 schedule and will be adjusted once the 2024-2025 salary schedule is approved by the board of directors.
Candidates must be biliterate and bilingual in Spanish and English.
Benefit Info:
Benefit eligible:
TITLE Dual Language Classroom Teacher
REPORTS TO Building Principal
POSITION SUMMARY
The classroom teacher, under the direction of the Building Principal, will create a program and class environment favorable to the learning and personal growth of students which facilitates student success in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district-approved curriculum; motivates students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation in life and establish good relationships and rapport with students, parents, and staff members. The teacher will document student progress, activities, and outcomes; address specific educational needs of students; and provide feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals. The teacher will maintain professional competence through in-service education, coursework, and professional growth activities.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Valid teaching certificate for the State of Washington with required endorsement in the area of assignment
Dual Language in English and Spanish
Pass the ACTFL writing and oral proficiency test and the State Test in designated world language (world language endorsement) or WEST-E in bilingual education (bilingual education endorsement)
Prior experience in the school setting preferred
Such other qualifications as the Board and Superintendent may find appropriate
Current valid CPR and First Aid may be required for the specific assignment
Special Requirements
Knowledge:
Principles, goals, and objectives of public education
Curriculum and other developmental programs
Skills and Abilities:
Abide by all district policies and procedures along with building/department practices
Adhere to federal and state laws and district regulations, policies, procedures, and practices
Mandatory reporter for incidents of child abuse, harassment, intimidation, bullying, fights, substance abuse etc.
Abides by employment provisions provided for in the collective bargaining agreement
Observe strict confidentiality regarding student information
Maintain regular punctual attendance
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
The list of position responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of the following duties:
Center instruction on high expectations for student achievement
Establish a culture for learning
Communicate with students
Engage students in learning
Demonstrate effective teaching practices
Use questioning and discussion techniques
Reflect on teaching
Recognize individual student learning needs and develop strategies to address those needs
Demonstrate knowledge of students
Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness
Establish student growth goals
Achieve student growth goals
Provide clear and intentional focus on subject matter content and curriculum
Demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy
Set instructional outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge of resources
Design coherent instruction
Foster and manage a safe, positive learning environment
Create an environment of respect and rapport
Manage classroom procedures
Manage student behavior
Organize physical space
Use multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve student learning
Design student assessments
Use assessment in instruction
Maintain accurate records
Communicate and collaborate with parents and the school community
Communicate with families
Exhibit collaborative and collegial practices focused on improving instructional practice and student learning
Participate in a professional community
Grow and develop professionally
Show professionalism
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.
This is a sedentary position with light work that involves sitting a portion of the time but does require walking and standing for extended periods. This position requires accurate perception of sound, near and far vision, depth perception; handling and working with
educational and psychological materials; and providing highly technical oral and written information and reports.
The job is performed with the majority of the spent indoors and under minimal temperature variations; a portion of the day will be time spent outdoors and is subject to a variety of changing weather conditions and potentially uneven/slippery surfaces.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
This position is that of classroom teacher and is represented by the Monroe Education Association collective bargaining unit. The position will work a schedule in coordination with the District student calendar. Salary and benefits as determined by the current collective bargaining agreement. Employee is required to complete all mandatory district training.
EVALUATION PROCEDURES
The classroom teacher shall be evaluated by the Building Principal according to currently established district procedures and evaluation criteria. The process shall include an evaluation of the employee's performance of the above position responsibilities.
Created: March 2018
Monroe School District