5th Grade Teacher

Camas School District; Camas (WA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Camas School District in Washington seeks an Elementary School Teacher to work under the building principal, delivering instruction and supervising students in a positive classroom environment.

Candidates will design Universal Design for Learning lessons aligned to CCSS, use data to guide instruction, implement MTSS supports, assess progress, and maintain timely communication with families, reflecting a commitment to professional growth and district goals.

Qualifications

• Experience planning instruction aligned to CCSS.
• Ability to design universally designed lessons.
• Experience using data to inform instruction.
• Commitment to equity and inclusive practices.
• Familiarity with MTSS framework.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design lessons aligned to CCSS with clear objectives.
• Incorporate data-driven reflection and assessments.
• Address diverse learning needs with culturally responsive practices.
• Manage classroom environment and behavior per policies.
• Use MTSS to provide behavioral supports and reinforcement.
• Assess student progress and communicate results.
• Engage families through timely communication.

Skills

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Assessment & data use

Equity in instruction

MTSS framework

Professional development

Job description

Salary: $64,042 - $117,614 (prorated to days worked in the contract year)

Hours: 1.0 FTE

Position Number: 1002230

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Professional Staff/ Elementary Teacher
  

Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of the building principal, performs a variety of tasks, with the major responsibility being the instruction and supervision of students. Demonstrates a competent level of knowledge and skill in planning for and implementing instruction, student achievement, and creates a positive classroom environment. Demonstrates a commitment to continual professional growth and the accomplishment of building, district, and state goals as related to the education of students.

Responsibilities:

A. Lesson Planning and Design:

Demonstrates a competent level of knowledge and skill in planning and implementing classroom instruction

1. Develops Universally Designed lessons with clear objectives focusing on Common Core State Standards (CCSS), concepts, skills, and strategies.

2. Incorporates data-driven reflection and assessment results, including student self-assessments, to improve lessons.

3. Meets the learning needs of the students by planning culturally responsive instructional strategies and practices appropriate to the students involved, the subject matter, and the desired learning objective.

4. Selects and organizes instructional materials and equipment for the unit of instruction.

5. Ensures a positive and supportive school environment that engages all students and includes multiple pathways for success.

6. Plan and conduct lessons to promote educational equity for all students in order to eliminate disproportional racial and socioeconomic predictability of academic success.

B. Classroom Environment:

Creates and maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning for all students.

1. Establishes management practices that result in routines, transitions, and minimal loss of instruction time.

2. Establishes and clearly communicates parameters for student behavior to students and parents.

3. Uses the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework to provide behavioral supports and intervention and provides meaningful reinforcement when it occurs.

4. Manages discipline problems fairly and in accordance with building regulations, school board policies, and legal requirements.

5. Uses classroom time effectively to provide maximum time on learning tasks.

C. Assessment:

• Communicates clear assessment criteria and standards.
• Uses lesson analysis to assess and work toward improvement of instruction.
• Evaluates and informs students of their progress.
• Uses data on student achievement to plan instruction.

D. Instruction and Classroom Teaching Practice:

• Motivates students to accomplish stated objectives.
• Gives clear direction and checks for student understanding.
• Presents subject matter clearly and precisely.
• Uses a wide variety of strategies to engage student learning.
• Engages students in active participation.
• Explains, demonstrates, provides practice and feedback so that students can comprehend and retain what is being taught.

E. Professional Development and Responsibilities:

• Seeks opportunities for staff development to enhance content knowledge and teaching skill.
• Participates in development and support of the building and district strategic plans.
• Assumes responsibility for parent communication in a professional and timely manner.
• Utilizes effective, professional communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Practices punctuality, timely and accurate completion of required records and reports.

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 50% walking, and 40% standing. The job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Camas School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This holds true for all district employment and educational programs. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX/ RCW 28A.640 & ADA compliance officer and Section 504 coordinator.

Benefits:

School Employee Benefit Board (SEBB) Eligibility determination: All eligibility determinations are based on rules in Chapters 182-30 and 182-31 of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC). If the position is anticipated to work a minimum of 630 hours in a school year, then that position would be deemed benefit eligible. SEBB benefits include medical, vision, dental, long-term disability and life insurance. Supplemental coverages are also available.

Retirement Eligibility determination: A certificated position participates in the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) which requires at least 5 months of 70 or more hours of compensated employment during a school year to be eligible for Washington State Retirement. A classified position participates in the School Employee Retirement System (SERS) if the position is expected to require at least 5 months of 70 hours or more for two consecutive years (initially) of employment.

Acknowledgment

I understand that this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. My signature indicates that I have reviewed and understand the requirements of this position.

Signature: _____________________________________ Date: ______________________