Teaching Fellow FWE 1357 - 2 positions available

Prior toapplying forthisposition you must meet the following requirement

• Hold an associate degree orotherwise meet the education requirements for entrance into a universitybased teacher preparation program.

Preference will be given to the following qualifications

• Demonstrate biliterate competencies in oral and written English andSpanish on a language proficiency exam
• One year of paid or volunteer experience working with multiage groups of children.

Location:

Frank Wagner Elementary

Anticipated start date:

9/3/2025

Days per year:

180

Hours per day:

6.5

Shift time:

8:40 am 3:40 pm

Position Info:

• Two 2 positions are available beginning with theschool year.
• The Teaching Fellow must be enrolled and maintain enrollment in good standing in a universitybased teacher preparation program.
• Current PSE members must apply within 5 days to be guaranteed consideration for position.
• Screening of applications will begin April 30 2025.

Job Info:

• This positionis a two 2 year only commmitment. The two 2 years are reliant on progression in the College Fellowship Program.

Benefit Info:

*Benefits offered: Medical Dental Vision Prescription (SEBB) LongTerm Disability Insurance Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance and Life Insurance Retirement Sick personal and bereavement leave Health Reimbursement Arrangement (VEBA) Employee Assistance Program. *Optional Benefits: Additional life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance Deferred compensation Annuities 403(b) Roth) Medical flexible spending arrangement Limited purpose flexible spending arrangement Dependent care assistance program

CLASSIFICATION PSE/SEIU1948

TITLE Teaching Fellow

REPORTS TO Building Principal

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the guidance of a mentor teacher the Teaching Fellow provides individual and group instruction to MLLqualified students in their native language using standards and assessments to plan for instruction. The Teaching Fellow must be enrolled and maintain enrollment in good standing in a universitybased teacher preparation program.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Hold an AA degree or otherwise meet the educational requirements for entrance into a universitybased teacher preparation program

Preferred

• Demonstrate biliterate competencies in oral and written English and another language identified by the District on a language proficiency exam
• One year of paid or volunteer experience working with multiage groups of children

Special Requirements

• Candidates must also meet the following requirements:
• First Aid CPR and AED certification
• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint clearance
• I9 employment eligibility in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act
• HIV/HBV training (obtain within 60 days of hire date District provided)
• Human Resources new hire training (obtain within 60 days of hire date District provided)

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of English language development
• Federal regulations governing ELL
• Standardsbased instruction and familiarity with Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements
• Basic concepts of child growth development and developmental behavior characteristics pertaining to students in grades preschool through age 21 including students with special learning needs and English language needs
• Student behavior management strategies and techniques
• Appropriate English usage punctuation spelling and grammar
• Basic arithmetical concepts
• Routine record management storage and retrieval systems and procedures

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively in oral and written form in English
• Demonstrate an empathetic patient and receptive attitude toward students of varied ages abilities and cultural backgrounds
• Perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of educational and officerelated machines and equipment
• Learn to utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures in the enhancement of a positive educational environment
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults
• Follow specific student educational plans
• Manage and guide student behavior

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide individual and group academic tutoring support to MLLqualified students
• Under the guidance of a mentor teacher instruct students in a variety of contexts including large group
• Collaborate with teachers to develop and deliver instruction to students
• Integrate a variety of instructional strategies and curriculum content
• Prepare effective plans to meet learning objectives
• Participates in instructional planning and professional development
• Under the guidance of a mentor teacher use standards and assessments to plan for instruction
• Monitor student progress including recordkeeping
• Administer and score tests to determine student language proficiency levels
• Assist students in the development of appropriate social behaviors and their understanding of cultural expectations
• Monitor and assist students in drill practice and study activities as a followup to the presentation of instructional concepts by instructional personnel
• Direct students into safe learning activities and functions and assist in the shaping of appropriate social behaviors
• Assist in the management of student behavior through the use of positive strategies and techniques
• Prepare and assist in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials and learning aids for use with individual or small groups of students
• Maintain a variety of records and files including confidential student records and information
• Operate and assist students in the operation of a variety of instructional media machines and equipment
• Assist in maintaining an orderly attractive and positive learning environment
• Adhere to federal and state laws and district regulations policies procedures and practices
• Mandatory reporter of incidents of child abuse harassment intimidation bullying boundary invasions fights substance abuse etc.
• Abide by employment provisions provided for in the collective bargaining agreement
• Observe strict confidentiality regarding student information
• Maintain regular punctual attendance
• Attend offsite training and workshops as deemed necessary

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions:

• Use of a personal computer for extended periods
• Use of a telephone and other office equipment
• Ability to perceive the nature of sound; near/far visual acuity depth perception providing oral information the manual dexterity to operate businessrelated equipment and handling and working with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job
• Ability to communicate orally; manual dexterity to operate office machines gross and fine motor skills
• Able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or minimal force frequently or continuously to lift carry push pull or move objects including individuals.
• Sit for extended periods running walking standing
• Work is conducted in a shared open classroom environment with consideration toward equipment noise confidentiality voice volume
• Physical ability to tolerate exposure to hot cold humid or windy conditions caused by weather conditions
• The job is performed with the majority of time spent indoors and under minimal temperature variations; a portion of the day may be time spent outdoors and is subject to a variety of changing weather conditions and potentially uneven/slippery surfaces

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

This position is represented by the Public School Employees of Monroe collective bargaining unit. The position will work a schedule in coordination with the District student calendar. Salary and benefits as determined by the current bargaining agreement. Employees are required to complete all mandatory district and university training by specified deadlines.

EVALUATION PROCEDURES

Performance shall be evaluated annually according to Board and administrative policies procedures and the PSE collective bargaining agreement.

Created: January 2025