Elementary Teacher (Grade 4) MandarinEnglish 1.0 Fte Jing Mei Elementary

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

This position is responsible with Mandarin language instruction in Chinese literacy Math Social Emotional Learning Social studies and English instruction in English literacy science and Social Emotional learning during an instructional week. 50% in Mandarin and 50% in English.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

Teachers will center instruction on high expectations for student achievement by establishing a culture for learning providing clear communication with students and engaging students in learning.
Teachers will demonstrate effective teaching practices through use of effective questioning and discussion techniques and reflection on teaching.
Teachers will recognize individual student learning needs and develop strategies to address those needs. This will be demonstrated through knowledge of students and demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness.
Teachers will provide clear and intentional focus on subject matter content and curriculum through knowledge of content and pedagogy setting instructional outcomes knowledge of resources and designing coherent instruction.
Teachers will foster and manage a safe positive learning environment through creating an environment of respect and rapport managing classroom procedures student behavior and organizing a safe physical space for student learning.
Teachers will use multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve student learning. Teachers will design student assessments use assessment in instruction and maintain accurate student records.
Teachers will communicate and collaborate with parents and the school community through effective and ongoing communication.
Teachers will exhibit collaborative and collegial practices focused on improving instructional practice and student learning.
Teachers will participate in a professional community expected to grow and develop professionally and demonstrate professionalism.
Teachers will annually establish student growth goals to ensure student growth over time.
Direct the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel.
Attend or participate in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional development.
Participate in site-based decision-making processes.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports directly to and is supervised by the Building Administrator

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS(positions in this class typically require):

Required

Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of valid Washington state teaching certification with endorsement in Elementary Education.

Preferred:

Designated World Language. Upon employment individuals without the corresponding Designated World Language Endorsement will be required to complete the endorsement.

KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):

Knowledge of Bellevue School Districts curriculum and instructional practices such as teacher-directed instruction literature-based reading problem-based learning math problem-solving and use of math manipulatives cooperative learning and integrated curriculum.

SKILLS (position requirements at entry):

Commitment to the Districts vision mission and goals.
Demonstrates a commitment to equity through culturally relevant teaching practices through the design and implementation of instruction and high expectations for all students.
Provides high quality instruction through knowledge of differentiated instructional practices and data-driven instructional decision-making.
Ability and skills necessary to individualize instruction. Commitment and ability to work with a full range of students including gifted mainstreamed special education English language learners and students from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
Ability to develop students technology literacy.
Ability to work in a collaborative or team approach.
Ability to communicate effectively professionally collaboratively and positively with students parents and colleagues orally and in writing.
Ability to work with students in multi-aged groups.
Ability to use varied assessments including performance tasks portfolios and student self-assessment.
Attends ongoing professional development activities such as college course work professional associations workshops and in-service opportunities.
Exhibits a strong and positive attitude with the belief that each student can be taught and has the right and capacity to achieve personal academic excellence.
Ability to perform all duties in accordance with applicable board policies and district and legal requirements.
Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.

Biliterate in simplified Chinese (Mandarin) and English skill.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: stooping kneeling crouching reaching standing walking pushing pulling lifting finger dexterity grasping talking hearing seeing and repetitive motions. This position may be exposed to prolonged exposure to visual display terminals as required.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts odors chemicals extreme temperatures inadequate lighting workspace restrictions and intense noises.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a general posting for one or more Teaching positions. Positions may be full or part-time and will be filled as specific openings are identified.

$73990to $ 138754 annual salary prorated based on assignment FTE (based on the negotiated collective bargaining agreementsalary schedule). Certificated staff work the school year contract with placement on the District and BEA bargaining agreement salary schedule. Placement on the schedule is determined by training and experience.

Medical dental vision long-term disability and life-insurance eligibility is based upon .45 FTE. Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Bellevue School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race ethnicity creed religion color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression gender identity homelessness immigration or citizenship status the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability neurodivergence or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Title IX Compliance Coordinator
Gender-Inclusive Schools Compliance Coordinator
Name: Nancy Pham Director of Compliance and Legal Affairs
Address: 12111 NE 1st Street Bellevue WA 98005
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Email:

Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Name: Kerince Bowen Director of Counseling
Address: 12111 NE 1st Street Bellevue WA 98005
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Email:

Members of the public with disabilities who have specific concerns about the effectiveness of the Districts communications to them should contact Janine Thorn Chief Communications and Engagement Officer at or

Required Experience:

IC