Clarkston School District TK-Teacher Pool

Clarkston School District TK-8 Teacher Pool

Initially, this position will be for a TK-8 Rover Teacher, with potential for classroom placement.

Reports to:

Building Principal

Bargaining Group:
Clarkston Educ Assoc (CEA)

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Terms of Employment: 1.0 FTE, 7.5 Hours per Day - This is a full-time teaching position that will receive all benefits and pay per Bargaining Agreement / Salary Placement (currently $58,735-$106,497 base pay).

Open Until Filled

Elementary/Middle School Teacher Pool
- The individual hired into this position will initially serve as a rover teacher, with the potential for classroom placement within one of our elementary or middle schools.

Education/Certification:

• Valid Washington State Teacher's Certificate with appropriate TK-8 endorsement
• Successful Washington State Patrol check and FBI Fingerprint Clearance Report and Disclosure Statement in accordance with state law

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations
• Works well with others from diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrated ability to successfully work with and teach students and staff
• Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, IEPs, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, governmental regulations and professional journals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Experience with Investigations, small group reading instruction that focuses on student needs
• Evidence of providing for student individual learning styles
• Evidence of motivating and instructing students of all ability levels with emphasis on providing for their individual learning styles-basic levels to extensions beyond basics
• Evidence of maintaining a positive, productive learning climate within the classroom as well as with parents and colleagues
• Letters of reference verifying experience and/or documented training

Experience:

• Evidence of successful elementary teaching experience within the last five years is desired
• Evidence of training or experience in curriculum development

Essential Duties:

• Teaches District-approved curriculum
• Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district
• Develop lesson plans and instructional material to provide individualized and small group instruction to meet the needs of each pupil
• Translate lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere
• Work proactively with all students through the establishment of clear expectations, the use of negotiation and compromise, and the maintenance of regular parent-staff communication regarding progress and behavior
• Work positively and constructively in a changing school environment that focuses on improving student learning
• Participate in the development of curriculum and implementation into instruction
• Participate in workshops and training sessions that support the department's vision
• Work in a context with multicultural and at-risk students
• Knowledge of, and experience in, motivating reluctant students. Create an atmosphere where cultural diversity is a strength
• Be a "team" player by establishing and maintaining cooperative professional relationships with others
• Be innovative and committed to the challenge of change in education
• Be committed to success for all children
• Participate in workshops and training sessions that support building programs
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and colleagues
• Ability to motivate and instruct students of all ability levels with emphasis on providing for individual learning styles (Basic level and extensions beyond basic)
• Demonstrated effective communication techniques

Other Duties:

• Maintains professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings, and other professional activities
• Create an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers, and…