Elementary Teacher

Location

South Whidbey School District

Application Deadline Date

May 20 2025

Audience

Certified Teachers

Salary

$69,429 - $140,416

Benefits

Health Insurance, Dental & Vision Insurance, Sick Leave, EAP, Personal Leave

Contact Info

Contact Name

Heidi Smith

Contact Email

humanresources@sw.wednet.edu

Position Description

South Whidbey School District No. 206
Job Description
TITLE: Teacher
REPORTS TO: Building Principal/Director
Job Summary: The responsibilities of this position are to establish, plan, develop and prepare learning objectives and standards for assigned academic and enrichment subject areas and grade levels, to teach and instruct students to promote student achievement, to provide guidance, counsel, supervision and discipline to students, and to assess and evaluate student’s performance and progress to enhance effective learning.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Employee performs duties listed below:
 Teaches students the skills and attitudes to be successful in a variety of academic and enrichment subject areas, in accordance with state statutes, district policy and adopted curriculum, to help prepare students for lifelong learning and success; demonstrates a variety of skills for acquisition.
 Creates positive classroom atmosphere to encourage and motivate students to learn essential skills, develop essential attitudes and experience successful learning.
 Prepares and presents a wide range of academic and enrichment lessons and learning activities; assesses and evaluates student achievement; adapts and modifies techniques and materials for effectiveness as necessary for student progress and success.
 Plans and prepares well-organized series of learning opportunities and activities; establishes objectives to ensure mastery of district outcomes; writes Individual Educational Plans (IEP’s) if assigned in special education; plans means for student accomplishment of objectives; implements lesson plans.
 Screens and assesses students with differential learning needs; observes students for assessment; adapts instruction and programs to meet individual needs; seeks and recommends special assistance as appropriate.
 Assists students in developing self-esteem and responsible behaviors; models appropriate behavior; maintains classroom management; provides fair and consistent classroom management; acknowledges discusses, rewards, and corrects student behavior; disciplines students as necessary; maintains student safety.
 Researches, locates, acquires and creates appropriate educational materials and displays for stimulating student learning; orders and maintains equipment, supplies and materials.
 Communicates with students, parents, administrators, counselors, specialists, staff and others on individual student needs and progress; facilitates and participates in problem-solving as needed; maintains effective communication for student benefit. Job Description continued Teacher
 Understands and utilizes a constructivist approach to planning and engaging students in the learning process.  Participates in school and district decisions; works cooperatively and in teams; establishes and maintains effective working relationships with students, parents, staff administrators and the public; attends meetings, activities and events; serves on committees as appropriate; promotes student learning and achievement; promotes positive public and community relations.
 Maintains current knowledge of educational research, trends and specific subject fields; attends professional development conferences, seminars, classes and inservice activities.
 Evaluates and records student progress; prepares progress and grade reports as required; administers tests as necessary.
 Collects and compiles data as required; provides reports and interpretations as necessary for program and administrative requirements.
 Directs the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel as appropriate.
 Assists in a variety of building management activities, such as campus/playground supervision, assisting visitors, maintaining a positive school environment for learning and teaching, and related activities.
 Operates a variety of audio-visual and other equipment related to the field of study or classroom operations.
 Serves as member of instructional team of the District; performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
 Knowledge of technology appropriate to the level of the assignment. i.e. computer skills, word processing, etc., and incorporates technology in the lesson.
 Other related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
 Bachelors degree and Valid WA teacher’s certification.
 Some positions require specific endorsement as specified for the state.
 Some positions may require academic preparation or professional experience in specific fields.
 Some positions may require current first aide/CPR certification.
Licenses/Special Requirements
 Valid Washington driver's license.
 As specified for the in the job posting.
 Satisfactory background clearance results (fingerprinting required).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
 High level of proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics.
 Effective instructional techniques and knowledge of assigned subject areas.
 Effective communication skills.
 Effective decision-making and problem-solving skills.
 Accurate record-keeping.
 Adaptability and flexibility to different student learning and behavioral styles and abilities.
 Organizational and time management skills.
 Self-discipline in behavior and attitude.
 Ability to concentrate under distractions from classroom activities.
 Ability to make independent on-the-spot and long-range decisions.
 Ability to work independently.
 Ability to work as team-member.
 Ability to deal with distraught, angry or hostile individuals on occasion.
 Ability to direct, control, or plan activities of other, influence people in their opinions, attitudes, or judgments, and making judgments and decisions.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Depending on assignment excellent hand-eye coordination, ability to perform precision/detailed work, excellent vision including near, far sighted, and peripheral vision, acute hearing ability may be required. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in an office or classroom environment. Incumbent is frequently required to attend evening/weekend meetings or activities; deal with distraught or difficult individuals; may be exposed to standard infectious diseases. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Exposed to frequent interruptions.

Evaluation

This position is evaluated by a Principal or Administrator as designated by the Superintendent pursuant to the currently established district procedures and evaluation criteria.

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned

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