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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailQUINCY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Supervisor: Building Principal
Salary Range: QEA Salary Schedule
Conditions of work: 180 days/1FTE
SchoolYear
SUMMARY: A Transitional Kindergarten teacher fosters and enhances an effective
learning environment; facilitates the development or revision of curriculum and instructional
materials; establishes effective rapport with students to motivate and develop skills attitudes
and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for Early Childhood education.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Teach students the skills and attitudes to be successful in the subject matter in accordance
with state statutes district policy and adopted curriculum to help prepare students for lifelong learning and success.
Develops and translates lesson plans along with instructional material to provide
individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
Establishes classroom goals and objectives in conformation with courses of study specified by State and School District statutes regulations and guidelines; evaluates students academic and social growth keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
Is available to students and parents for educationrelated purposes outside the instructional day.
Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays and exhibits of students work.
Directs student teachers teacher aides tutors and volunteers when such personnel are
utilized.
Attends or participates in all required staff meetings committees team building field trips
and other activities (may include overnight stay) deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional achievement.
Participates in a variety of activities to enhance personal and professional skills.
Performs related tasks consistent with the scope and responsibility of the position.
Must have good human relations and interpersonal skills demonstrated ability to keep
confidentiality and show initiative when appropriate.
Other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or Superintendent.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Currently have or will have by the start date a valid Washington
State Teaching Certificate with an Early Childhood Education or Elementary education related endorsement required. Other degrees and certifications may be considered.
Extensive knowledge of subject areas and ability to have effective behavior classroom
techniques; effective instructional techniques.
Extensive knowledge in developmental stages of students especially pre kindergarten skills.
Proficiency in reading writing and oral communications.
Establish and maintain effective positive communication and working relationships with
students parents or guardians staff and administrators.
Designing and implementing lesson plans for students having a wide range of achievement.
Strong technical and word processing skills required.
Ability to perform necessary developmentally appropriate observations and assessments.
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 judgment 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;
Sets and maintains high expectations of students.
Ability to gain respect and confidence of students and community through the modeling of
appropriate behavior methods and attire.
Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands:
Ability to regularly walk sit stoop kneel crouch crawl push and pull.
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
PROCEDURE:
Application Online at www.qsd.wednet/
Click on Employment and Current Openings TalentEd
All applications must be submitted online through the TalentEd system. For questions
regarding the Talent Ed system please contact Velma Flores.
Note: Employment contingent upon successful clearance of a Washington State Patrol FBI
fingerprint criminal history background check and School Board approval.
Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement: The recommended applicant if not a current regular employee will be required to complete an INS I9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility.
Quincy School District 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: Title IX Coordinator: John Boyd Superintendent 119 J Street SW Quincy WA 98571. Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Victoria Hodge Special Programs Director 119 J Street SW Quincy WA 98571. Civil Rights Compliance
Coordinator: Nik Bergman Assistant Superintendent 119 J Street SW Quincy WA 98571.
Quincy School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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