Elementary Teacher Pool



Job Details

Elementary Teacher Pool
Employer

Seattle Public Schools

Salary

$44,372.00 - $84,367.00 Annually

Location

John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence, WA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

1200

Department

Elementary Teacher Pool

Opening Date

02/19/2015

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

Seattle Public Schools is looking for strong instructional leaders to work with our students for the 2015-2016 school year. This year, our application process will look different for external applicants in that we will ask you to apply to different pools, rather than apply to individual job postings. For more information, please visit xxxxx

To see a map of the locations of our elementary schools, click here.

Please apply to this pool if you are an external applicant. External applicants are individuals who are currently not working as Provionally or Continually contracted teachers in Seattle Public Schools. The following employees are considered external:

  1. Current substitutes, including long term substitutes.
  2. Teachers on one year leave-replacement contracts.
If you are a current internal teacher, please visit the "internal only" jobs posting link and apply to individual positions there.

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GENERAL SUMMARY

A classroom teacher performs, under the general direction of the building principal or program manager and with assistance from appropriate staff personnel. A classroom teacher fosters and enhances an effective learning environment; facilitates the development or revision of curriculum and instructional materials; establishes learning objectives and standards based upon general District guidelines; provides instruction, counsels, disciplines, and supervises to meet the individual needs of assigned students; and, to evaluate student performance and progress.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Fosters an educational environment conducive to the learning and maturation process of assigned students; plans an instructional program designed to meet individual student needs and whole groups which may include at risk or special needs youth; prepares lesson plans.

2. Uses necessary and appropriate instructional methods and materials, which are suited to the well-being of the students and to the nature of the learning activities, program and/or curriculum involved; implements established program or curriculum objectives; attends in-service training and continues to improve professional growth through study and experimentation to remain current in methods and techniques for instruction.

3. Establishes and implements, in a positive and supportive manner, classroom policies and procedures governing student behavior and conduct; provides guidance, counseling, and discipline to encourage students to meet standards of achievement and conduct; makes referrals for assistance where appropriate.

4. Confers with students, parents or guardians, and other staff, maintaining an open positive relationship as appropriate to provide guidance and evaluation, and to encourage student achievement.

5. Establishes classroom goals and objectives, in conformation with courses of study specified by State and School District statutes, regulations and guidelines; evaluates and records student progress; prepares reports for parents or guardians.

6. Collects and interprets a variety of data; provides reports for administrative purposes.


7. Directs the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel.

8. Attends or participates in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal, in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional achievement.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

9. Serves on staff committees as required.

10. Participates in a variety of activities to enhance personal and professional skills.

11. Performs related tasks consistent with the scope and responsibility of the position.
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Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree; academic preparation for or experience in teaching a culturally, racially and economically diverse student population in an urban school system. Specific programs may require additional academic preparation or professional experience, including; working with bilingual students and assisting them in the transition to regular classrooms; implementing programs designed to prevent the dropout of "at risk" students; and, teaching multi-level, open-concept, and main streamed classes.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: Subject areas appropriate to assignment; effective behavior management techniques; effective instructional techniques; rules and procedures for student safety.
Skill in: Proficiency in reading, writing, and oral communications; effective communication with parents or guardians in a diverse community; designing and implementing lesson plans for students having a wide range of achievement.

Ability to: Deal with students in a positive and confident manner; be fair and consistent when working with a culturally, racially, and economically diverse student population; adapt to change and remain flexible; organize activities; manage student behavior; use good judgement to maintain a safe learning environment; provide instruction and demonstrate techniques; use necessary equipment, computers, machinery, tools, or software; direct assistants; in some positions, administer first aid and CPR; establish and maintain effective, positive working relationships with students, parents or guardians, staff and administrators.

Licenses/Special Requirements

Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate; some positions may require valid first aid and CPR certification; some positions may require a valid Washington State driver's license and/or a Class II driver's license.

Supplemental Information

Application Overview:

All applications to teaching positions require the following in order to be considered complete:

 

1.     A cover letter

2.     A resume

3.     A current or pending Washington State teaching certificate or ESA license (by date of hire) stating your endorsements. For information on how to obtain a Washington State Teaching certificate, please visit www.k12.wa.us/certification.

4.     Unofficial transcript(s) from degree granting higher education institution.


Please note the following:

 

1.     You must have a valid Washington State teaching certificate by your hire date with the appropriate endorsement(s).

2.     You must have the appropriate testing/experience to be considered highly qualified for the position for which you are applying.

 

Types of External Teaching Applicants:

1.      Recent college graduate from an approved Washington State Certificated Employee Preparation Program for the above types of certificated positions

2.      Current certificated Washington State employee with at least one year of certificated experience (either substitute or full-time)

3.      Out-of-state applicant with a current or in-process Washington State teaching certificate

 

Subject Specific (To teach in these areas, you must be highly qualified in the specific subject areas taught in addition to having the specialized endorsement):

4.      Bilingual, English Language Learner, or Special Education positions

5.      Middle School (grades 6-8) positions

 

Please scroll to the instructions that apply to you.  (Note:  If you fall under multiple classifications above, please read all instructions carefully):

 

1.     Recent college graduate from an approved Washington State Certificated Employee Preparation Program

 

Application Requirement

Instructions

Proof of Certification with stated endorsements

Please attach one (1) of the following:

·         A six (6)-month Washington State Permit provided by your college

·         FOR SUMMER (2015) HIRING ONLY:  A signed, official letter in either .pdf or .jpeg format provided by your certificate-granting institution that confirms your graduation date, receipt of a valid Washington State teaching or ESA certificate, and identifies endorsements you will have by Fall of the following school year (2015 -2016).

Unofficial Transcripts

Please attach your unofficial transcript(s) from your degree granting higher education institution.

 

2.    Current certificated Washington State school employee with at least one year of teaching experience (either substitute or full-time)

 

Application Requirement

Instructions

Proof of Certification with stated endorsements

Please attach a scanned copy of your current Washington State Teaching or ESA Certificate.

Unofficial Transcripts

Please attach your unofficial transcript(s) from your degree granting higher education institution.

 

3.      Out-of-state applicant with a current or in-process Washington State teaching certificate

 

Application Requirement

Instructions

Proof of Certification with stated endorsements

Please attach one (1) of the following:

·         A valid copy of your Washington State Teaching or ESA certificate

·         FOR SUMMER (2015) HIRING ONLY:  A signed letter in .pdf format from you, the applicant, stating that you will have a valid Washington State teaching or ESA certificate and identifying endorsements you will have by Fall of the following school year (2015 -2016).

Unofficial Transcripts

Please attach your unofficial transcript(s) from your degree granting higher education institution.

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ALL MQ: Have you ever been discharged by an employer for misconduct in the last 10 years?
  • Yes
  • No
02
All MQ: Have you been placed on a plan of improvement or probation related to your employment in the last 10 years and as a result of the improvement plan or probation been non-renewed or terminated?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Have you ever resigned in lieu of termination or suspension as a result of a disciplinary action from an employer in the last 10 years?
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
Seattle Public Schools
Address
2445 Third Avenue South

Seattle, Washington, 98124-1165
Phone
206-252-0377

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