Kindergarten-6th Grade Teacher

Reports to: Building Administrator

Union: OEA

PURPOSE STATEMENT

To create a flexible instructional program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth in addition to establishing effective rapport with students assigned to the classroom.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Effectively utilizes district technologies appropriate to the position and assumes responsibility for attending district training needed to successfully perform designated responsibilities as directed.
• Maintains regular attendance.
• Complies with State Law and District policies and regulations.
• Maintains a safe environment for students, conducive to learning.
• Teaches district-approved curriculum.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Models lessons for students.
• Uses effective Classroom Management techniques.
• Establishes, shares, and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Anticipates and effectively addresses unforeseen crises associated with working with large groups of students.
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
• Identifies student needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans.
• Oversee classroom employees, students and volunteers.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Physically able to occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
• Ability to walk, stand, sit, stoop, bend, reach, kneel, crawl, and grasp as required to successfully perform all duties and requirements.
• Ability to focus (adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus), clear vision at twenty (20) inches or less, and clear vision at twenty (20) feet or more.
• Must be able to work in heat and cold (outside seasonal temperatures).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or Doctorate from an accredited college or university.

• In accordance with Governor Proclamation 21.14-1 (Vaccination Requirement)

EXPERIENCE: Academic background and coursework in the discipline of the position to be filled. Successful teaching experience and effective work with elementary school age students preferred. Previous teaching experience with English Language Learners highly preferred.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES: Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement. Must maintain as current any certification or license listed herein and held at hire date.

CONTINUING EDUCATION/TRAINING: Valid Washington State teaching certificate with relevant endorsement required. Must maintain as current any certification or license listed herein and held at hire date.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Starting Date: 2022-2023 School Year

Salary: Based on education and experience 2022-2023 Salary Schedule

Benefits: Retirement, medical, dental, and life insurance benefits are offered through the district’s designated providers.

Othello School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator: Sandra Villarreal, (509) 488-2659, svillarreal@othelloschools.org; and Section 504 Coordinator: Heidi Wagner, (509) 488-2659, hwagner@othelloschools.org. Address: 1025 South 1st Avenue, Othello, WA 99344.

El Distrito Escolar Othello no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, nacionalidad, edad, estado veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, discapacidad o el uso de un guía para perros entrenado o animal de servicio y proporciona acceso igualitario a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos de jóvenes designados. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar preguntas y quejas de supuesta discriminación: Coordinadora de Derechos Civiles y Coordinadora del Título IX: Sandra Villarreal, (509) 488-2659, svillarreal@othelloschools.org; y Coordinadora de la Sección 504: Heidi Wagner, (509) 488-2659, hwagner@othelloschools.org. Dirección: 1025 South 1st Avenue, Othello, WA 99344.