Elementary Art/SEL Teacher

GRANGER SCHOOL DISTRICT #204

Bilingual Required (English/Spanish)

Job Description: Elementary Art/SEL Teacher 

This position will commence with the 2026–2027 school year, beginning in August 2026

QUALIFICATIONS: Washington state teaching certification with required endorsement; coursework and/or experience appropriate to assignment, vocational certification when appropriate; Bilingual required; judgment and discretion befitting an educator.

 REPORTS TO: Building principal and district superintendent.

JOB GOAL: To provide for and carry out an instructional program as defined by the school district and the state.

SUPERVISES: Students and para educators as assigned.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Teaches according to the state curriculum as set forth by the Washington State Learning Standards.
2. Relates curriculum, instruction, and assessment to the Washington State Learning Standards.
3. Demonstrates evidence of adequate knowledge in subject matter. Willingly participates in staff development to increase knowledge and understanding of curriculum, instruction, and assessment as they relate to the position.
4. Integrates Social Emotional Learning competencies into art instruction through reflection, collaboration, discussion, and creative expression activities.
5. Develop and maintain a positive classroom environment. Establish and maintain collaborative professional relationships with others
6. Uses art experiences as opportunities for students to develop self-awareness, emotional regulation, empathy, resilience, and positive relationship skills.
7. Supports schoolwide PBIS and SEL initiatives by reinforcing positive behavior expectations and relationship-centered practices.
8. Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and colleagues concerning both the academic and behavioral progress of students.
9. Participates in SEL-related professional development and implements district SEL initiatives and best practices.
10. Teach students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior by developing a written classroom plan that is connected to the school-wide behavior expectations (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports).
11. Maintains active involvement and participation in professional learning communities.
12. Participate in district-wide improvement efforts/district initiatives.
13. Engage in professional learning and implement strategies to support the learning needs of multilingual learners.
14. Maintains current classroom lesson plans.
15. Documents assessment of student learning and uses required assessments to guide instruction.
16. Adapts instruction to the learning levels of the students by providing opportunities for all students to achieve both academically and socially.
17. Maintains order and discipline; provides a positive classroom climate conducive to learning; and utilizes proven classroom management skills.
18. Carries out student discipline in accordance with district policy, building disciplinary guidelines, and the student rights and responsibility code.
19. Communicates effectively with parents and maintains a positive image in the community.
20. Communicates and cooperates with professional peers and administration.
21. Respects and holds in confidence all information and observations of a personal nature pertaining to students, parents, and faculty.
22. Is responsible for updating inventories and turning them in to the office at the end of the year.
23. Maintains accurate academic/behavior records and keeps student cumulative records updated.
24. Actively participates in all district assessments appropriate to grade level or as directed by the building administrators.
25. Complies with all rules and regulations of federal and state grants as pertain to the school and each teacher’s individual position.
26. Other duties as assigned by building principal to help meet the needs of the building.

LIMITS OF AUTHORITY: Has authority over students and para educators as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Contractual agreement in accordance with WAC parameters of state laws and the negotiated agreement, the individual contract, district rules and regulations, and administrative directives.

LENGTH: 180-day contract

SCHEDULE: 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: As determined by the Board of Directors, state law, local board policy, and GEA bargaining agreement.

EVALUATION: At least annually on or before May 1st by the building principal or designee. New or probationary employees are evaluated more often as per state law, WAC’s, GEA contract, and district policy.

Salary : $58,540 - $113,216