Beacon Hill Int'l Elementary - Kindergarten & 1st Grade Teacher - 1.0 FTE

Seattle Public Schools; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle Public Schools seeks an elementary teacher for a split schedule: 1st grade in the morning and Kindergarten in the afternoon. The role focuses on creating an engaging, inclusive classroom, planning age-appropriate lessons, and collaborating with families and staff.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Education and a valid Washington State Teaching Certificate. Candidates should be adept at managing diverse learners and committed to ongoing professional growth within an urban

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field; prepares instruction for diverse urban student population.
• Experience or training in culturally diverse classrooms; bilingual program exposure may be required.
• Strong ability to adapt instruction to multi-level learning and maintain student engagement.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive learning environment and plan lessons for 1st grade and Kindergarten.
• Utilize instructional methods aligned with curriculum objectives and attend ongoing professional development.
• Establish classroom policies and manage behavior to support achievement.
• Consult with students, families, and staff to support student growth.
• Set goals, assess progress, and prepare parent reports.
• Collect and interpret data for administrative reporting.
• Supervise non-certificated staff as needed.
• Attend required meetings to support school goals.

Skills

Reading & Writing

Classroom management

Communication

Diversity awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

This is not a split classroom. You will have 1st grade in the morning and Kindergarten in the afternoon.

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

1. Serves on staff committees as required.
2. Participates in a variety of activities to enhance personal and professional skills.
3. Performs related tasks consistent with the scope and responsibility of the position.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to the building principal.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Required to deal with a wide range of student achievement and behavior; required to remain flexible to meet students immediate needs; required to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize; may experience frequent interruptions; may occasionally deal with distraught or difficult students; potentially exposed to ordinary infectious diseases carried by students; in some positions the necessary and appropriate instructional methods may require specific positions and movements, and sufficient stamina and exertions, to demonstrate techniques properly for student safety, or to conduct or direct students; in some positions precautions may need to be taken to prevent or lessen exposure of self and/or students to various materials, fumes, equipment, cutting edges or hot surfaces; may teach in a classroom without telephone communication.

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.

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.

Clearances

Criminal justice fingerprint and background check.

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.

Conditions/Disclaimers

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to this position and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. District employees are not authorized to make promises of employment for a particular period of time, or promises of a particular level of compensation or benefits to job applicants for certified or classified positions, and that any such agreement must be in writing and signed by the Superintendent. Any verbal or written statements to that effect by District employees other than the Superintendent are null and void.

Additionally, nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.