Elementary Teacher- 1st Grade (Leave Replacement)

Auburn School District Job Title: Elementary Teacher Reports To: Building Administrator Unit Classification: AEA Job Summary: Plan, conduct, and evaluate an education program for all assigned students. Provide instruction to regular education

students

as

well

as

special

education

students

who

are

mainstreamed

into

regular

classes.

Manage

the

classroom

in

a

safe

and

responsible

manner.

Work

effectively

with

colleagues

and

administrators

to

accomplish

building

and

district

goals.

Duties and responsibilities :

Demonstrate

and

communicate

high

expectations

for

student

learning;

Use

research-based

instructional

practices

to

meet

the

needs

of

all

students;

Acquire

and

use

specific

knowledge

about

students'

cultural,

individual,

intellectual,

and

social

development

and

use

that

knowledge

to

adjust

their

practice

by

employing

strategies

that

advance

student

learning;

Demonstrate

strong

content

area

knowledge,

learning

standards,

appropriate

pedagogy,

and

resources

to

design

and

deliver

curricula

and

instruction

to

impact

student

learning;

Foster

and

manage

a

safe

and

inclusive

learning

environment

that

takes

into

account

physical,

emotional,

and

intellectual

well-being

of

students;

Use

multiple

data

elements

(both

formative

and

summative)

to

plan,

inform

and

adjust

instruction,

and

evaluate

student

learning.

Student

growth

data

must

be

a

substantial

factor

utilizing

the

OSPI

approved

student

growth

rubrics;

Communicate

and

collaborate

with

students,

families,

and

all

educational

stakeholders

in

an

ethical

and

professional

manner

to

promote

student

learning;

Participate

collaboratively

in

the

educational

community

to

improve

instruction,

advance

the

knowledge

and

practice

of

teaching

as

a

profession,

and

ultimately

impact

student

learning;

Training and knowledge desired :

Interest

in

and

ability

to

work

with

elementary

school

students

in

formal

and

informal

school

settings;

Ability

to

interact

in

a

courteous

and

respectful

manner

with

staff,

students,

and

parents

at

all

times;

Strong

skills,

abilities,

and

background

in

content,

methods,

strategies,

and

technologies

appropriate

for

subjects

taught

(reading,

language

arts,

math,

science,

social

studies,

art,

music

health,

and

physical

education);

Empathy

and

understanding

of

students

with

a

wide

spectrum

of

academic

needs;

Ability

to

provide

commitment

toward

self-improvement

and

continued

professional

growth

and

willingness

to

benefit

from

effective

evaluation

and

supervision;

Working

knowledge

of

various

electronic

media,

online

resources,

research

and

student

learning

data.

Employment Qualifications:

Must

hold

or

be

eligible

for

Washington

State

teaching

certificate

with

endorsements

in

Elementary

Education. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Cultural Competence and Equity:

Ability

to

recognize

and

demonstrate

awareness

of

own

cultural

identity

as

well

as

accepting

and

respecting

the

cultural

identity

of

others

Commitment

to

establishing

and

supporting

an

environment

that

promotes

cultural

competence

and

equitable

treatment

of

all

staff,

students,

and

families

of

the

district

Ability

to

support

and

promote

the

Auburn

School

District's

commitment

to

"Engage.

Educate.

Empower

With

Equity

and

Excellence" Working Conditions: Physical Requirements: The position is primarily classroom-based, with the teacher frequently standing, walking, or engaging in activities with students. The role may require occasional bending, lifting, or carrying up to 20 pounds, as well as moving between classrooms or other areas of the school. There is some physical exertion involved, such as assisting students with mobility or participating in physical activities. Work Environment: Work is primarily performed indoors in a classroom setting, with some duties requiring the teacher to supervise students during outdoor activities or recess in various weather conditions. The noise level is often moderate to loud, typical of an active elementary school environment. The teacher is responsible for the safety and well-being of students and must collaborate effectively with colleagues, parents, and administrators. There may be occasional exposure to infectious diseases, bodily fluids, and potentially challenging student behaviors. The information contained in this job description 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.