8th Grade ELA/Social Studies Teacher Job Goldendale Washington USA,Education / Teaching

Location: Goldendale

Reports To: Building Principal

Job Goal: Create a classroom environment that implements district approved curriculum to ensure an equitable, engaging and positive learning experience for all students.

Required Qualifications:

BA/BS degree and possess a Washington state Teaching Certificate with English, History, or Elementary Education endorsemen for the position being considered.
Documented successful and effective teaching, substitute teaching, and/or student teaching experience.
Course work and/or experience appropriate to assignment.
Technical and working knowledge of Washington State learning standards.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, both verbally and in writing.
Commitment to the District's vision, mission and goals.
Ability and skills necessary to individualize instruction.
Awareness and appreciation of diversity among individual students.

Performance Responsibilities:

Knowledge of the Washington State learning standards for grades and subjects to be taught
Plan, implement and evaluate classroom instructional activities consistent with the adopted district curriculum and standards
Provide clear and focused instruction for all students by using a variety of teaching strategies that promote student engagement and interaction in order to meet the needs of all students
Provide a climate conducive to student learning
Collaboratively develop and implement common formative assessments in order to monitor student learning
Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with grade level team members and other staff, administrators, parents/legal guardians and community members
Work with minimal supervision and be flexible
Regularly demonstrate professionalism in appearance, actions, decisions and overall performance
Maintain strict confidentiality of student information; know and abide by FERPA rules
Maintain an understanding of Affirmative Action, Title IX, and accommodations as directed within IEP or 504 plans

Terms of Employment:

Contract:

180 days
Affiliation: GEA
Benefits:
Medical, Dental and Vision
Sick/Personal Days:
Per GEA Contract
Retirement:
Plan choice available through DRS
Evaluation:
Annually

Start Date:

New staff orientation and professional development/training prior to start of school still TBD

8th Grade ELA​/Social Studies Teacher

8th Grade ELA/Social Studies Teacher