Kindergarten Teacher

POSITION: Kindergarten Teacher

LOCATION: Darrington Elementary School

CLOSING DATE FOR FILING APPLICATION: Open until filled

START DATE: 2018-2019 School Year

SALARY: District/Education Association negotiated contract

POSITION SUMMARY

The teacher will create a program and class environment favorable to high expectations, learning and personal growth of students which facilitates student success in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum including but not limited to implementation of Read Well; motivate students to develop skills, character traits attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation in life, and establish good relationships and rapport with students, families, 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. Plan and implement home visits prior to the start of the school year.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties:

 Prepare teaching materials aligned with Common Core Standards and reports for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress

 Report incidents (child abuse, fights, substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment, and adhering to education code and district and school policies, refer to intervention and participate on intervention team as required

 Provide an exceptional educational experience to all students; communicate an enthusiasm for learning, engage in student goal setting

 Provide clear and focused instruction for all students by using a variety of teaching strategies to meet the needs of all students to assure successful learning through a defined course of study

 Frequently assess and monitor students for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration (regularly on weekly and monthly basis) regarding student progress, expectations, and goals by using quality classroom-based assessments, and formal standardized assessments

 Collaborate with school personnel, parents, and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions, and planning curriculum and willingness to work with grade level team

 Direct instructional assistants, volunteers, and/or student aides for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students and be supportive of parent volunteers in the classroom

 Utilize district adopted curriculum to guide instruction

 Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, safe and productive environment for learning, which include campus and building wide common standards, discipline system, and common expectations

 Communicate regularly and positively with parents

 Perform related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential Criteria:

 Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate, K-8/Elementary or Early Childhood Education endorsement

 Demonstrates the ability to build a positive learning environment including modeling respect and honoring the dignity of all students, staff and parents

 Promotes the highest level of learning for all students

 Knowledge of WAKids and familiarity with developmental milestones and kindergarten readiness

 Demonstrates content knowledge and appropriate instructional practices

 Knowledge and experience in various forms of assessment including formative assessment, student self-assessment, anecdotal records and portfolio

 Demonstrates effective classroom management procedures that provide for large and small groups in an environment conducive to learning

 Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a variety of audiences

 Ability to remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations

Desired Criteria:

 Knowledge of complex trauma

 Understanding of PBIS

 Knowledge of 5D CEL Instructional Frameworks and ability to apply dimensions in daily teaching practices

 Understanding of state teacher evaluation process (TPEP)

 Technology proficient or ability to gain proficiency to integrate technology into the instructional delivery

 Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance

 Proof of Immunization (if born 1/1/57 or later)

 I-9 Employment Eligibility in compliance with the Immigrations Reform and Control Act

 HIV/HBV Training (obtain within 60 days of hire date-district provided)

 Sexual Harassment Training (obtain within 60 days of hire date-district provided)

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is confined to a work area; required to have precise control of fingers and hand movements; experiences constant interruptions and inflexible deadlines; and must be able to stoop, crouch, crawl, bend, kneel, stand for periods of time, and lift in order to assist a student with personal care. The employee is required to deal with distraught and/or angry persons and is exposed to infectious diseases carried by children. The noise level in the work environment to this particular environment can vary depending upon daily activity but will remain within acceptable ranges.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Submit a letter of application which specifically identifies interest and qualifications for the position

2. Submit the District’s application

3. File a résumé with the District

4. Have a copy of your placement file sent to the District

5. Provide a copy of your Washington State Teaching Certificate

All necessary application papers should be mailed to:

Buck Marsh, Superintendent

Darrington School District

P.O. Box 27

Darrington, Washington 98241

For further information, call Tracy Franke, Principal, Darrington Elementary School at 360-436-1313 ext. 155.

As a condition of employment, newly-hired employees are required to be fingerprinted and to provide information for a Washington State Patrol and FBI History background inquiry to be paid for by the applicant.

The Darrington School District is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer whose policy is of fair practices in employment, services, and treatment of all persons without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. THIS HOLDS TRUE FOR ALL DISTRICT EMPLOYMENT AND OPPORTUNITIES. INQUIRIES REGARDING COMPLIANCE AND/OR GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES MAY BE DIRECTED TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT’S TITLE IX/RCW 28A.640 COMPLIANCE OFFICER, Dr. Bervil Marsh, AND/OR SECTION 504/ADA COORDINATOR, Cindy Christoferson, AND/OR COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR FOR STATE CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS, Dr. Bervil Marsh, AT 1065 FIR STREET, DARRINGTON, WA, 98241, 360.436.1323

We reserve the right to modify the details of a position posting at any time