TEACHER, TESSERA @ RIDGEVIEW ELEMENTARY, 1.0 FTE, CONT. (ONE OR MORE)

Description

Work effectively and cooperatively with program staff, students, parents, and regular education classroom teachers to screen, qualify, and provide coordinated instruction and assessment to identified gifted student.

• GIFTED AND TALENTED ENDORSEMENT IS PREFERRED. IT MAY BE REQUIRED IN THE FUTURE
• FTE : 1.0 FTE
• CONTRACT TYPE : CONTINUING
• ONE OR MORE POSITIONS
• ANTICIPATED START DATE : 2024-2025 School Year
• ENDORSEMENT REQUIRED : ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
• Benefits Medical / Dental / Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) are provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
• Additional benefits may include vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays.
• Most positions have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule, all in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreements as negotiated.

POSITION REQUIREMENT : This position requires a Washington State Teaching Certificate with the appropriate Endorsement to teach in the content area advertised in this posting.

The Professional Education Standards Board (PESB), can provide additional endorsement requirement information through their site;

SALARY : Salary depends upon applicable prior certificated experience, approved credits, earned degrees, and the FTE of the position.

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Responsibilities

• Plan and effectively implement teaching strategies which incorporate cognitive and affective areas of learning matched to the individual needs and interests of identified students in a one day a week pull-out program.
• Participate in team meetings and work cooperatively with colleagues in curriculum development and the presentation of thematic units of instruction.
• Screen and assess applicants to determine qualification for the program.
• Administer Raven test to first graders in assigned schools.
• Teach NET lessons to second grade classes in assigned schools. Tabulate results of NET lessons; select and further test identified students.
• Evaluate and report student progress to students and parents.
• Serve on building committees as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Qualification for a Washington State teaching certificate with appropriate endorsements as required by law and regulations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the team of gifted education teachers at Libby Center.
• Demonstrates classroom management procedures that provide for large and small groups, and individuals, and provides an environment conducive to learning.
• Uses appropriate disciplinary procedures, establishes clear parameters for student behavior, responds properly when problems occur, and helps students toward self-discipline.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral form.
• Flexible in learning new concepts, cooperates with others, and adapts to a variety of assignments and conditions.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm and an overall optimism toward teaching gifted children.
• Assesses needs of students, prescribes and implements effective lessons to meet students' needs through the use of appropriate and current instructional strategies.
• Gains the respect and confidence of students, parents, and staff through modeling appropriate demeanor, behavior, and attire.
• Sets and attains high level of expectations with a commitment to using available resources so that accomplishment and growth occurs.
• Develops favorable relationships with students; listens to, cares for, and works collaboratively with them.
• Relates positively to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic backgrounds, different learning styles, and various disabilities.
• Demonstrates the ability to learn new ideas and skills and to solve problems; the possession of a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 2.

5 is expected. (This requirement may be waived if an inadequate pool of fully qualified applicants for a specific position exists.)

• Aware of current educational developments and applications, works collaboratively with others; believes in the importance of education, and interested in the welfare of all students.
• Uses democratic processes to work out problems in a supportive and understanding nonauthoritarian manner.
• Integrates technology into planning, learning, and record-keeping activities.
• Knowledge of effective teaching strategies related to the appropriate age of instruction. Demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge in a classroom setting.
• Willingness and commitment to participate in professional collaboration and student supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of students, teachers, parents, and administrators in a confidential manner.
• Ability to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the instruction / learning process.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Preference for experience in teaching intellectually gifted students.
• Preference for academic preparation, coursework, and possession of a strong background in gifted education.
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