2nd and 4th Grade Elementary Teaching Positions

Position Type:
Elementary School/Elementary Teacher

Date Posted:
9/9/2024

Location:
Castle Rock Elementary School

Closing Date:
Until Filled Castle Rock School District #401 would like to announce the opening for a 2nd and 4th grade teaching position for the 2024-25 school year. Candidates must hold the proper Washington State credentials and/or endorsement.

If you would like to be considered for this position, please complete all application materials at www.applitrack.com/castlerock/onlineapp.

Current teaching staff may also apply for these positions. Appropriately licensed/endorsed teachers would request a transfer by filling out an internal application in the AppliTrack system at www.applitrack.com/castlerock/onlineapp .
Duties and 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 discussing 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 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
• Teach the adopted curriculum and evaluate student progress toward attainment of learning objectives.
• Design instruction aligned to Common Core State Standards and district expectations.
• Provide differentiated instruction for all students, including those qualified for special education and ELL.
• Provide academic guidance for students under his/her direction.
• Provide focus and differentiated instruction to address closing the achievement gap.
• Promote an understanding of the District's educational goals with parents through participating in parent conferences and other related activities.
• 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.

Minimum Qualification:

• Washington State Teaching Certificate. Endorsed certificates must be applicable to the assignment (elementary education)
• Obtain clearance from Washington State Patrol and FBI background check
• Ability to articulate and implement State of Washington learning standards for the relevant content area
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement appropriate positive behavior interventions for students
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with students, staff and multicultural community
• Demonstrated interest in working with the elementary program
• Comply with all district policies and procedures
• Comply with the Code of professional Conduct
• Possess general knowledge and varied experience that demonstrated leadership capabilities in an educational setting
• Demonstrated individual personal achievement(s) that demonstrate evidence of ability to engage in high-level dialogue while also following through on detail-oriented tasks
• Demonstrated interest in and evidence of continued personal and professional growth
• Cultural Competency: ability to effectively work with diverse population

Evaluation Expectations:

Certificated teachers in Castle Rock School District are evaluated using Cel 5D Framework in alignment with the Washington State Teacher Evaluation criteria. These State Criteria are:

Centering instruction on high expectations for student achievement

Demonstrating effective teaching practices

Recognizing individual student learning needs and developing strategies to address those needs

Providing clear and intentional focus on subject matter content and curriculum

Fostering and managing a safe, positive learning environment

Using multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve student learning

Communicating and collaborating with parents and the school community

Exhibiting collaborative and collegial practices focused on improvising instructional practice and student learning

Salary and Benefits:
Salary: $57,040 - $107,508
Castle Rock School District offers the following.

• Medical, dental, vision, basic long-term disability, basic life and AD & D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB)
• Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA, DCAP, HSA, and other supplemental benefits.

Employees may be eligible for employer-employee-funded retirement benefits through the Department of Retirement Services (DRS)
CRSD offers paid sick, personal, religious and bereavement leave.

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.
Castle Rock 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 Section 504/ADA Coordinator Ciliv Rights Compliance Coordinator 28A.640/642 RCW
Bryan Keatley Bryan Keatley Chris Fritsch
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