Emerson Elementary - Multilingual Learner Teacher/Academic Intervention Specialist - 1.0 FTE

Seattle Public Schools; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEBB Benefits

Job summary

Seattle Public Schools in Spokane seeks a classroom teacher to foster a positive learning environment, deliver instruction, develop curriculum, and assess student progress to support diverse learners.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, a valid Washington State teaching certificate with ESL endorsement where applicable, and strong collaboration with students, families and staff; SEBB benefits and a structured salary schedule are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; experience with diverse urban student populations.
• Washington State teaching certificate; ESL endorsement may be required.
• Experience with bilingual students and open-concept/multi-level classrooms.
• Ability to design instruction and assess student progress.

Responsibilities

• Foster an educational environment and plan instruction to meet individual and group needs; prepare lesson plans.
• Use varied instructional methods and materials; align with state standards and curriculum.
• Establish classroom policies; guide, counsel and discipline to promote achievement.
• Communicate with students, families, and staff to support student success.
• Set classroom goals in line with district/state guidelines; track progress and report to families.
• Direct assigned aides and collaborate with staff for professional objectives.

Skills

Reading, writing, and verbal comms

Behavior management

Instructional techniques

Curriculum planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Urban/diverse student population experience

Bilingual student experience

Open-concept/multi-level classrooms

Job description

Overview Of Position

GENERAL SUMMARY

A classroom teacher performs, under the general direction of the building principal or program manager and with assistance from appropriate staff personnel. A classroom teacher fosters and enhances an effective learning environment; facilitates the development or revision of curriculum and instructional materials; establishes learning objectives and standards based upon general District guidelines; provides instruction, counsels, disciplines, and supervises to meet the individual needs of assigned students; and, to evaluate student performance and progress.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Collects and interprets a variety of data; provides reports for administrative purposes.
• Directs the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel.
• 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

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

Typical Qualifications

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; implement programs designed to prevent the dropout of "at risk" students; and, teaching multi-level, open-concept, and main streamed classes.

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.

Licenses/Special Requirements

Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with English as a Second language Endorsement; 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.

Benefits

Seattle Public Schools benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click

Eligibility for benefits is determined by the number of hours employees are anticipated to work during the school year (September 1 through August 31). Any employee who is scheduled to work 630 hours or more in a year is eligible for benefits.

Salary Schedule

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01

Please check ALL endorsement(s) that will appear on your Washington State certificate or will be added to your current or newly issued certificate by the position start date.

• Agricultural Education
• Arts: Visual
• Bilingual Elementary
• Bilingual Secondary
• Biology
• Business and Marketing
• Chemistry
• Counseling
• Dance
• Deaf Education
• Early Childhood
• Elementary Education
• English Language Arts
• English Language Learners
• Environmental and Sustainability
• Family and Consumer Sciences
• Gifted Education
• Health and Fitness
• Humanities: Middle Level
• History
• Library Media
• Mathematics
• Mathematics: Middle Level
• Music: Choral
• Music: General
• Music: Instrumental
• Reading
• Science
• Science: Earth and Space
• Science: Middle Level
• Science: Physics
• Social Studies
• Social Work
• Special Education
• Special Education: Early Childhood
• Technology Education
• Theater
• Traffic Safety
• World Languages: Arabic
• World Languages: Chinese
• World Languages: French
• World Languages: German
• World Languages: Hindi
• World Languages: Japanese
• World Languages: Korean
• World Languages: Latin
• World Languages: Spanish
• Not Applicable - I do not, nor will not hold a Washington State Teaching Certificate/Permit
• I hold an "unendorsed" Washington State Teaching Certificate/Permit

02

Are you a current Seattle Public Schools employee with a certificated contract for the next school year?

• Yes
• No

03

Have you been notified by your supervisor or human resources that you are displaced for the next school year?

• Yes
• No

04

Have you received a binding contingency contract for the next school year?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you a current Seattle Public Schools certificated substitute?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you under contract with a district other than Seattle Public Schools for the next school year?

• Yes
• No

Required Question