3rd Grade Teacher @ Apple Valley Elementary

Must meet the federal Highly Qualified Teaching requirements:

• Has earned at least a bachelor's degree
• Holds full state certification
• Has demonstrated subject matter knowledge and teaching skill in each core academic subject assigned to teach

Qualifications:

• Valid Washington state teaching certificate.
• Experience with HMH ELA curriculum and iready diagnostic.
• Knowledge of Washington State grade level expectations for reading, math, science, and writing.
• Experieince with Ready Math curriculum
• Experience using a standards-based report card model.
• Experience and knowledge with math stations, math groupings and assessment of students for best practices in differentiated instruction.
• Knowledge of the writing process- Dave Matteson writing strategies preferred
• Elementary teaching experience preferred.
• Experience and strategies in CIA Read Side by Side novel techniques
• Knowledge, experience and strategies in SBAC in reading, writing, and math as well as the common core requirements fot the preparation of the assessment standards.
• Proven ability to analyse data, reflect on curriculum adn standards, and strategiaclly plan for student success. 
• Proven ability to partner with grade level team, instructional coach, and others for the benefit of students. 
• Proven ability to handle student discipline issues and willingness to brainstrom solutions to discipline concerns with the building principal, counselor and parents.
• Proven ability to motivate and effectively instruct students of varying abilities.
• Proven ability to plan and implement dynamic, interactive, hands-on student activities that promote inquiry-based, constructivist learning.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and experieince with Next Gen Science standards and science kits
• Knowledge of grade level expectations.
• Evidence of maintaining a positive and productive learning climate within the classroom. Experieince creating a PBIS focussed student centered classroom.
• Demonstrate commitment to success for all students and willing to extend learning time.
• Evidence of maintaining a positive, productive line of communication with parents/guardians regarding concerns and achievements.
• Be a contributing member of the staff, attending staff meetings, willing to take on extra assignments and to help brainstorm solutions to concerns.
• Bilingual preferred.

Working Relationships

Work in partnership with both large and small groups of teachers and other professional staff. Communicate regularly with students, parents/guardians, and teaching staff.  Team up with grade-level colleagues to plan lessons, analyze student data, and maintain a focus on continuous improvement. Cooperate with the building administrator in the observation and evaluation process. When working with instructional paraprofessionals, provide appropriate lesson plans and activity supervision.  May deal with a wide range of student abilities and behaviors; may occasionally deal with distraught or difficult students. 

Working Conditions

The daily work is performed in a classroom setting.  The job incumbent is often required to stand or sit for prolonged periods, be exposed to a computer display terminal for prolonged periods, and meet externally imposed and inflexible deadlines. May be required to work outdoors in inclement weather; lift, move, and position students and equipment; supervise students, bus loading/unloading; attend to students’ personal hygiene; may be required to deal with distraught, angry, or hostile individuals; may need to take precautions to avoid exposure to student bodily fluids and cleaning or disinfecting compounds; required to work in non-routine positions for extended periods. 

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting (able to lift 50 pounds and assist in lifting over 50 pounds), carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.  Generally, the job requires 34% sitting, 33% walking, and 33% standing.  The job related is performed under a generally hazard-free environment and in a clean atmosphere

Healthcare Benefits (SEBB): (All Employees who work 630 hours per school year are eligible.)

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability

Additional Benefits:

• Washington State Retirement (PERS, SERS & TERS)
• Paid Leave:

• Paid Holiday (260-day employees and bargaining groups that have holidays included within their CBA)
• Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Vacation (260-day employees only)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• VEBA (Non-Rep, WVEA, Principal, Directors and Superintendent(s) ONLY)

Salary : $59,342 - $111,850