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Orondo School District Elementary & Middle School Teacher in Orondo, Washington
OPENING: K-5 Elementary and/or Middle School Teacher Positions to begin in 26-27 School Year JOB CLASSIFICATION: Certificated DATES: Open Until Filled- School Days are currently Monday-Thursday (four days per Week with one Friday in-service day per month) COMPENSATION: Orondo Salary Schedule & Tri Salary Schedule (After 21st day per CBA). Prorated based on the start date. PRIMARY DUTY: Under the general supervision of the building principal performs a variety of tasks, with the major responsibility being the instruction and supervision of students. Demonstrates a competent level of knowledge and skill in planning for and implementing interventions for students in cooperation with the classroom teachers in the areas of English language acquisition, reading, and math instruction to support state standards and close the achievement gap with at risk students. Demonstrates a commitment to continual professional growth and the accomplishment of district and state goals as related to the education of students. JOB SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the building principal performs a variety of tasks, with the major responsibility being the instruction and supervision of students. Demonstrates a competent level of knowledge and skill in planning for and implementing instruction to support state standards, increasing student achievement for at risk students and creating a positive classroom environment. Demonstrates a commitment to continual professional growth and the accomplishment of district and state goals as related to the education of students. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Job Responsibilities may include and are not limited to the following. Individual assignments may vary from time to time and task to task and will generally include all or a combination of several of the following duties: LESSON PLANNING AND DESIGN: Plan and implement a program of instruction that adheres to the state music standards, and to district goals and objectives. • Designs lessons with clear objectives focusing on concepts, skills, and strategies and in cooperation with classroom teachers. • Plan and implement a program of study that ensures focused student engagement and rigorous learning. • Incorporates reflection and assessment results in order to improve lessons. • Meets the learning needs of the students by planning instructional strategies appropriate to the students involved, the subject matter, and the desired learning objective. • Selects and organizes instructional materials and equipment for the unit of instruction. CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT: Creates and maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning for all students. • Implements & Supports Positive Behavior Intervention & Support (PBIS) practices. • Establishes management practices that result in routines, transitions, and minimal loss of instruction time and create a safe classroom environment. • Establishes and clearly communicates parameters for student behavior to students and parents. • Encourages appropriate behavior and provides meaningful reinforcement when it occurs. • Manages discipline problems fairly and in accordance with building regulations, school board policies, and legal requirements. • Uses classroom time effectively to provide maximum time on learning tasks • Maintains positive professional working relationships with students, parents, and colleagues ASSESSMENT: Utilizes multiple and appropriate assessment tools in evaluating student achievement. • Communicates clear assessment criteria and standards. • Uses lesson analysis to assess and work toward improvement of instruction. • Evaluates and informs students of their progress. • Uses data on student achiev