2nd Grade Teacher @ Ahtanum Valley Elementary

Must meet the federal Highly Qualified Teaching requirements:

• Has earned at least a bachelor's degree
• Holds full state certification
• Has demonstrated subject matter knowledge and teaching skill in each core academic subject assigned to teach

Qualifications:

• Valid Washington state teaching certificate.
• Experience Houghton Mifflin reading curriculum.
• Knowledge of Washington state grade level expectation for reading, math, science, and writing.
• Knowledge and experience using data from SBAC, iReady math and reading, and other reading and math assessments for the purpose of planning instruction.
• Experience using reading and math data for planning differentiated instructions for all students (below grade level, at grade level and above grade level).
• Experience using the writing process- Six Traits plus 1
• Elementary teaching experience preferred.
• Understanding and commitment to young learners and ability to support the various developmental levels of 1st grade learners.
• Technology foundation for use in the classroom as a tool of instruction and intervention. Ability to incorporate technology into a variety of lessons encouraging innovative thinking and practice.
• Proven ability to handle student discipline issues and willingness to brainstorm solutions to discipline concerns with the building principal, counselor and parents.
• Proven ability to motivate and effectively instruct students of varying abilities.
• Proven ability to plan and implement dynamic, interactive, hands-on student activities that promote inquiry-based, constructivist learning.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Recent LASER science training/knowledge and NGSS and STEM teaching strategies and practices
• Evidence of maintaining a positive and productive learning climate within the classroom.
• Demonstrate commitment to success for all students and willing to extend learning time.
• Evidence of maintaining a positive, productive line of communication with parents/guardians regarding concerns and achievements.
• Be a contributing member of the staff, attending staff meetings, willing to take on extra assignments and to help brainstorm solutions to concerns. Create a safe and positive learning environment for all students.
• Use a variety of instructional strategies to engage students, including station rotation, small group instruction, and the integration of technology.
• Facilitate student ownership of learning by using Universal Design for Learning strategies which include providing students choice with multiple ways to access content, multiple ways for students to monitor their progress, and multiple ways for students to demonstrate their learning.
• Create a safe a positive learning environment for all students
• Use a variety of instructional strategies to engage students, such as: station rotation, small group instructions, and the integration of technology.
• Facilitate student ownership of learning by using Universal Design for Learning strategies which include providing students choice with multiple ways to access content, multiple ways for students to monitor their progress and multiple ways for students to demonstrate their learning.

Looking for a collaborative individual who contributes to the team and our building environment for the purpose of growth and success for ALL students. Supportive individual willing to commit to mission and goals of the WVSD and the building.

Bilingual preferred.

Healthcare Benefits (SEBB): (All Employees who work 630 hours per school year are eligible.)

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability

Additional Benefits:

• Washington State Retirement (PERS, SERS & TERS)
• Paid Leave:

• Paid Holiday

• Sick Leave

• Personal Leave

• Vacation (260-day employees only)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)