Elementary Teacher

Woodland Public Schools serves about 2200 students in 5 traditional public schools: (Yale School, Woodland Primary School, Woodland Intermediate School, Woodland Middle School, and Woodland High School) and Two Alternative Learning Programs (Lewis River Academy, and TEAM High School). Our schools offer quality instruction from highly qualified teachers. Students in our schools have demonstrated their learning with high levels of success on statewide measures.

Summary: To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for primary grade education, in accordance with each pupil's ability; to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members. - Provide small group reading intervention. - Teaches district approved curriculum. - Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district. - Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil. - Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences. - Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc. - Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere. - Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports. - Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans. - Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day. - Plans and coordinates the work of parapros, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips. - Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student. - Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays interest centers and exhibits of student's work. - Supervises classroom and students and volunteers. - Other duties may be assigned.

- Hold a valid Washington State teaching certificate with proper endorsements for assignment; - Previous classroom experience preferred; - Integrated language arts/reading approach; - Use of manipulative and problem solving approach to mathematics; - Ability to teach basic art to own class; - Ability to use a variety of teaching strategies addressing different learning styles; - Working knowledge and proficiency in the use of personal computers; - Reading endorsement; Read Well Training desired. - Ability to create individual lessons and to adapt teaching techniques to address the needs of primary children; - Desire to work collaboratively with other teachers to share teaching strategies. - Applicant must meet NCLB Highly Qualified requirements for assignments (Elementary Curriculum)