THIS IS A 1.0 FTE POSITION.
LOCATION: Crestwood Elementary School, located in the eastern end of the school district, has an average school enrollment of 480 students. In 2015 Crestwood earned a Washington Achievement Award, and was recognized as a School of Distinction in 2016. Collaborative decision-making, professional learning communities, team planning, and parental involvement characterize the management structure at Crestwood. We believe that the partnership between families is essential for our students to achieve their best. Our PTA, volunteers, and School Improvement Team play an important role in making Crestwood a great place to learn and grow. Crestwood is proud of its students’ involvement in the community and active environmental program, attaining to the highest level, level IV, “Sustaining green school”. We are known as the "Home of the State Insect" which is a result of our students and staff nominating the Green Darner Dragonfly for consideration to the state legislature, which became recognized as the official state insect in 1997.
ASSIGNMENT: This assignment includes responsibility for the effective implementation and instruction of Balanced Literacy using the Literacy Workshop Model, Writers Workshop and the Math Expressions (K-5) or College Prep Math (CPM - Grade 6) programs. Knowledge, proficiency and integration of instructional technology is critical to all instructional models and programs. All teaching staff are expected to be contributing members of the school and grade level team's Professional Learning Communities and participate in related professional development.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This position is part of the KEA bargaining unit.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid Washington State certification with an elementary endorsement required and must be on file prior to beginning work.
- All teachers of kindergarten students must complete WaKIDS 101 training and the inter-rater reliability assessment. Classes are offered by the PSESD June through August. Contact the building principal or the district Early Learning Director for information on registration and compensation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Major or minor in elementary education
- ELL endorsement
- Experience working with elementary school students
- Excellent technology skills and can use and incorporate computers/technology into curriculum
- Must maintain positive learning environment and have ability to relate to all students, parents, and colleagues
- Must be a team player with excellent management and communication skills
- Must be willing to share professional skills with other staff members
- Must have experience with or willingness to participate in integrated programs and/or team teaching
- Knowledge and/or training in balanced literacy, whole language/integrated curriculum, differentiated instruction, assessment tools and techniques, EALRs, constructivist mathematics, inquiry based science and social studies, cooperative learning, student learning styles, positive discipline and multicultural education
- Ability to exhibit multicultural and ethnic understanding and sensitivity with the ability to communicate effectively with all cultural groups in the school community.
- Experience working with a diverse student population and the specific school demographics
- Desired teacher characteristics are: flexibility; ability to organize ideas, time and materials to accomplish goals; enthusiasm; ability to express ideas clearly and understand concepts being discussed; ability to learn new ideas and skills; ability and willingness to develop favorable relationships with students; knowledge of current approaches to teaching; and willingness to model behavior deemed appropriate by the school district and the community.