Teacher - 5th Grade

South Whidbey School District #206; Langley (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The South Whidbey School District #206 is looking for a passionate 5th Grade Teacher for the upcoming school year. As an essential member of the educational team, you will foster an engaging classroom environment, support student learning outcomes, and collaborate closely with colleagues. Ideal candidates will have relevant teaching certification, strong communication skills, and experience in elementary education. Join a community that values equity, integrity, and continuous growth.

Benefits

Health Insurance Options

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Compensated Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Sick Leave

Personal Leave

403(B) Options

Washington State Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Complete a Certificated packet with letters of interest, resume, references, and WA teaching certificate.
• Experience at the elementary level and familiarity with RTI and PLC.
• Training in Common Core understanding and technology use for tracking academic growth.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver instructional lessons in a 5th-grade classroom.
• Utilize data to guide instruction and support student learning.
• Collaborate with a team of educators for planning and implementing curriculum.

Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Team Planning

Data Usage for Instruction

Management Skills

Education

Elementary Education Certification

Tools

Google Classroom

Class Dojo

Zoom

MobyMax

IReady

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Application Process

The following are required attachments for a complete Certificated packet

Letter of Interest;

Resume;

Three Letters of Recommendation;

Copy of WA Teaching Certificate;

Official Sealed Copies of transcripts must be provided upon hire.

Only complete application packages will be screened. Selected qualified applicants will be invited for an interview.

We value equity, integrity, empathy, resilience and responsibility.

We reserve the right to modify the details of a position or cancel a posting at any time.

The South Whidbey School District #206 (SWSD) does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance and Title IX Coordinator - Principal John Patton, 360-221-4300, [e-mail]. Section 504/ADA Coordinator - Superintendent Jo Moccia, 360-221-6100, [e-mail], 5675 Maxwelton Road, Langley, WA 98260. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR): https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint: https://www.sw.wednet.edu/resources/title-ix SWSD Title IX training is available to all employees and is linked on our website here.

Conditions of Employment

• As a condition of employment, newly hired employees are required to be fingerprinted to provide information for a Washington State Patrol and FBI History background inquiry at a personal cost of approximately $53.00. Do you agree to this condition?
• An inquiry may be made to the Washington State Patrol, a Federal or other Law enforcement agency to verify your responses to the Background questions. A copy of any response received pursuant to such inquiry will be made available to you upon request. By answering yes to this statement, I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that the foregoing is true and correct.
• In consideration of the South Whidbey School District's review of this application, are you authorizing and releasing the South Whidbey School District and all providers of information regarding your personal, educational, vocational or employment history from any liability as a result of furnishing and receiving any information in the verification of your answers to the Background questions?
• Are you a citizen of the United States or have a visa which permits you to work in the United States and are you able to provide official documentation as proof of eligibility prior to employment?
• Do you understand that any falsification, misrepresentation or omission of facts on the application or during the interview process shall be sufficient cause for disqualification of the application or termination of employment and that this application and records become the property of the South Whidbey School District, which reserves the right to accept or reject it?
• Are you physically able to perform the duties of the job for which you are applying?
  
  

Skills Questionnaire

• Have you passed any Washington Educator Skills Tests West-E/NES? If you answered YES, please attach a copy of your test scores under the "Attachments" area.
  
  

General Questions

• What is your reason for applying to South Whidbey School District?
• Please describe your skills as a teacher leader and what you will bring to the district.
• For classroom teachers and specialists: Please describe what your supervisor should expect to see students and you doing when visiting your classroom on a typical day.
• Other skills, interest, hobbies or abilities.
• We seek to prepare students to contribute and succeed in a global society. Cultural readiness, equity and inclusivity are important to our mission. What is your professional diversity statement?
• How did you find out about this opportunity? If you were referred, please let us know the name of the person who referred you.
  
  

Specific Requirements for this Position

Elementary Teacher starting the 25/26 school year - 5th Grade

Must have Elementary Education Certification

Qualifications, Skills & Abilities

• Familiarity with Response To Intervention (RTI) and Professional Learning Communities (PLC).
• Experience at the Elementary level.
• Strong Communication Skills - both in an online format and in person.
• High degree of team planning with other staff.
• Demonstrated experience using data to guide instruction, preferred with the use of DIBELS, QRI/IRI, STAR Reading and Math.
• Experience with DMA Writing strategies.
• Specific training related to understanding and implementation of Common Core at the elementary level (within the last two years).
• Experience using technology to track student's academic growth, instruct, and reporting to parents (ie. Class Dojo, Google Classroom, IXL, MobyMax, Zoom, IReady).
• Strong management skills, use of positive behavior support.
  
  

Personally uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures while assisting others in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policy.

• Specific training related to understanding and implementation of age appropriate curriculum.
  
  

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package for staff, which includes options for health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, long-term disability insurance, and compensated leave. Eligible positions are covered by Washington State Retirement Plan.

• VEBA
• Employee Assistance Program provided by Canopy
• Sick Leave (12 days - prorated if start date is mid-year)
• Personal Leave (3 days - prorated if start date is mid-year)
• 403(B)
• Deferred Compensation
• TRS retirement for eligible positions
• SEBB Healthcare provided through Washington State if employee works up to 630 hours per year (Heath, Dental, Vision, Long-term Disability, Life and AD+D Insurance and options for HSA, FSA and DCAP)
  
  

Attachments

Cover Letter Certificated 1*

Resume*

Reference Letter 1 Certificated 1*

Reference Letter 2 Certificated 2*

Reference Letter 3 Certificated 3*

WA State Teaching Certificate*

National Board Certificate

Transcript 1*

Transcript 2

Transcript 3

WA Educator Skills Test West-E/NES

References

Certificated Professional Reference: 2 of 3 external references required.

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