Fourth Grade Teacher

ELEMENTARY TEACHER – Fourth Grade

Job assignment and/or building assignment are subject to change based on program needs determined by the district.

Salary: Per KEA Salary Schedule

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance in accordance with the School Employee Benefits Board rules and regulations. Paid time off is offered in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Kelso Education Association.

• Has a theoretical background and knowledge of the principles and methods of teaching and commitment to education as a profession
• Demonstrates a knowledge of theory and content with depth & breadth appropriate to the elementary level
• Demonstrates an awareness of personal limitations and strengths, and demonstrates continued professional growth
• Conducts self in a professional manner

• Enthusiasm for, and enjoyment in, working with students
• Designs, conducts and assesses an instructional experience
• Demonstrates understanding and is committed to each student's learning, taking into account each individual student's unique background and experiences
• Provides instruction to students utilizing a variety of instructional strategies aimed at meeting individual student needs, and utilizing appropriate and available resources, including technology
• Lessons are differentiated and foster high levels of student engagement
• Reports student progress to parents regularly
• Maintains student records, including attendance, cumulative records, and classroom inventory
• Undertakes with the timely submission of IEPs, progress reports, etc.

• Organizes and maintains the physical and human elements in the educational setting
• Maintains order in the educational setting
• Participates with other staff to cooperatively develop effective, positive techniques for improving student behavior
• Monitors conditions to ensure the health and safety of students
• Enforces the rules and regulations of the school district
• Provides positive assistance and guidance to a diverse population
• Requires the use of multiple communication systems, such as electronic mail, computers, document readers, and smart boards

• Participates as a team member with responsibility for the education of a group of students
• Participates with other staff to cooperatively plan, develop, and implement a course of instruction designed to meet Essential Academic Learning Requirements (EALR's) in all curriculum areas
• Educates special needs students within the regular classroom environment in collaboration with other staff
• Participates in child guidance discussions to provide appropriate programs for the developmental level of each student
• Participates in team and individual instructional planning, including writing daily lesson plans

• Collaborates to create, implement and assess the school improvement cycle or process
• Performs assigned out-of-classroom supervision and other duties
• Participates in staff meetings, planning events, and grade level/department meetings
• Participates in total building program, including assemblies, contests, and other student activities
• Works cooperatively with all building staff in an atmosphere of cooperation and collegiality
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

• Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate for elementary grades.
• Must be flexible, exhibit a commitment to accomplishment, possess outstanding communication and conceptual skills, demonstrate appropriate and positive student relationships, possess a strong professional orientation, and be willing to actively participate in a team environment
• Must have regular, consistent attendance
• Must be willing to uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures
• Demonstrated successful teaching experience at the designated grade level preferred, and a willingness and ability to utilize a variety of research-based effective instructional strategies, including an emphasis on…