GENERAL SUMMARY

Provide instructional services as assigned including assessment, instruction and evaluation of students with a consistent focus on educational equity.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Under the supervision of the Building Principal, the position performs some or all of the following typical duties:

Plan, develop and implement courses of instruction designed to achieve district student learning objectives and course expectations.
Implement district adopted curricula.
Develop and modify instructional programs to meet individual needs.
Utilize effective and culturally appropriate techniques for improving student behavior and managing classroom so as to provide a productive learning environment.
Provide assistance and guidance to individual students.
Report regularly to parents and be responsive to parental concerns.
Maintain appropriate student records, including progress reports and/or daily grades and attendance reports.
Utilize differentiated instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
Refer students, when appropriate, for additional support programs.
Enforce school rules and monitor student behavior in non-classroom settings using equitable and culturally sensitive practices.
Participate in staff and department meetings.
Work cooperatively with other staff and administrators.
Fulfill other job-related responsibilities as assigned

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REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to and receives direction from Building Principal.

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COGNITIVE DEMANDS

Requires organization and time management; requires adaptability and flexibility in working with different students, staff, parents, and community members; requires effective decision-making and problem-solving; requires dealing with difficult, upset, or angry individuals on occasion.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS

May require prolonged standing or sitting; while performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit, stand, walk, lift, carry, stoop, kneel, talk and hear.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Valid Washington State certificate with appropriate endorsement required.
Prior instructional experience at appropriate grade level preferred.

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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Teacher must be able to work with students, staff, parents, and other community patrons in an amiable and productive manner.
Ability to demonstrate good classroom management skills for appropriate grade level.
Demonstrated mastery of appropriate subject matter.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Recent training in instructional theory/methodology.
Valid first aid and CPR card preferred but not required.

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CONDITIONS/ACKNOWLEDGMENT

This job description is intended to provide an overview of the requirements of the position. As such, it is not necessarily all inclusive, and the job may require other essential and/or nonessential functions, tasks, duties, or responsibilities not listed herein. The District reserves the sole right to add, modify, or exclude any essential or non-essential requirement at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.