8th Grade ELA​/Social Studies Teacher

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 endorse men 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