Assistant teacher Jobs in Tacoma, WA

Contracted Days : 183

FTE - 1.0

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Washington Endorsements : Elementary Education

Thorough knowledge of subject areas taught.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Knowledge of subject areas taught and intervention programs.

2. Knowledge, understanding, and sensitivity in working in a multi-cultural and ethnically diverse school surrounding, with the ability to communicate effectively with all cultural groups in the community and school environment.

3. Proficient knowledge and experience operating a personal computer and applications in word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentational software

4. Ability to gather, assess, analyze, report, and convey student data as well as incorporate literacy and mathematic instruction into other areas of instruction.

5. Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.

6. Proven ability to implement student interventions that result in Tier II and Tier III students achieving or surpassing grade level standards.

7. Ability to observe, monitor, and evaluate student performance.

8. Excellent communication and human relation skills.

9. Skilled in using data to monitor and change intervention strategies for students to achieve established goals.

10. Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communication.

11. Ability to take initiative, work independently, and effectively manage multiple projects with conflicting deadlines and / or priorities.

12. Ability to maintain confidential material and information and exercise sound decision making skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Minimum of five years classroom experience in reading and mathematics instruction

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

1. Masters Degree in education or related field.

2. Experience in management of a school-wide intervention program.

3. ProCert or NBCT

CLASS SPECIFICATION IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

A. : Job Title : Teacher - Intervention Specialist

B. Classification Level : Teacher Salary Schedule

C. Reports to : Building Administrator

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT The role of this position is to work with Tier II and Tier III students one-on-one and in groups. This position will plan, provide, monitor, and adjust targeted learning experiences of all Tier II and Tier III students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Analyzes data to determine missing skills. Provide data in a teacher-friendly format to inform staff members regarding instruction for Tier II and Tier III students.

2. Uses data to group students with like needs and develop appropriate targeted intervention activities and establish specific, planned goals.

3. Develops and oversees the scheduling of intervention activities in collaboration with building principal.

4. Provides guidance and direction to paraeducators delivering interventions.

5. Assesses and gathers data on each student on a regular basis to track progress.

6. Monitors and changes intervention groups as needed based on data.

7. Maintains positive relationships with parents of Tier II and Tier III students and keeps them informed of their student's progress.

8. Requests support from parents as needed providing specific instructions on how to best support the intervention plan.

9. Provides instructional input to classroom teachers and other educators regarding the relationship between core instruction and implementation of the intervention plan.

10. Attends district level intervention meetings and professional development as required to remain current on best practices. The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform other functions that are consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in the school setting. Teamwork and high productivity requirements create frequent extra hour days, attendance at meetings before and after work. Must be able to talk and use fingers, hands, and arms and to listen carefully and focus while filtering out normal office noise. May involve negotiating steps, ramps, uneven surfaces, and going outdoors in all types of weather to reach some classrooms or other buildings. Tolerance of occasional loud noises and ability to sit and / or stand for prolonged periods of time are required.

FLSA : Exempt

AFFLIATION : CPEA

JOB CLASS : Teacher

WORK YEAR : 183 days

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303. (NOTE : All associated background check fees are the employee's responsibility.) The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment.

Insurance Benefits

Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long term disability and basic life insurance benefits.

Clover Park School District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link https : / / www.hca.wa.gov / employee-retiree-benefits / school-employees for information on available benefit options.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Plan. For eligibility information, check on the link to the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Clink on the link https : / / www.drs.wa.gov / plan / dcp / for information on 457 plan (DCP) with the Department of Retirement Systems.

To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan, employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.

• Clover Park School District total possible pay consists of base salary plus the following :

Building Centered Responsibility - 5 days

District Centered Responsibility - 2.5 days

Event Responsibility - 1 day

Attendance required for compensation of responsibility pay (building-centered, district-centered, and event).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clover Park 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. Address correspondence to one of the following individuals who have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination at Clover Park School District, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr., SW, Lakewood, WA 98499-1341 : Title IX Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154, Section 504 / ADA Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154, Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154