Status: Full-time position
Location: Pasco, WA
Deadline Date: 5/6/13
Date Available:
Job Summary: Longfellow Elementary School has an opening for a First Grade Bilingual Teacher for the 2013-2014 school year. Salary will be based on the 2013-2014 Teacher Salary Schedule.
Qualifications: Required
Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with applicable endorsements
Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree
Bilingual/Biliterate English/Spanish
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Demonstrated organizational ability, punctuality and exceptional work attendance record
Knowledge of Balanced Literacy or willingness to learn
Willingness to participate in sheltered training such as: Guided Language Acquisition Design
Ability and willingness to work toward improving student achievement based on state and national standards, school improvement plan, and all other state requirements
Ability and willingness to participate in required trainings and professional development opportunities
Demonstrate a core belief system that matches the guiding principles and vision/mission of the school and be willing to operate accordingly
Willingness to work with a system that allows for peer collaboration and students intervention within the work day
Willingness to implement best practice strategies for student learning and interventions as developed by the school
Ability and willingness to work toward improving student achievement based on state and national learning standards, school improvement plans, and all other state requirements
willingness to participate collaboratively with staff members for the purpose of improving student learning including cross grade level partners
Must meet Highly Qualified requirements
Desired
Previous successful classroom teaching experience
To Apply:
Application Procedures
1. Cover letter addressing required qualifications and background
2. College placement file and/or three current letters of recommendation
3. Copies of college transcripts (unnofficial copies accepted) and Washington State Teaching Certificate
District applications are available at Pasco School District Office and should be returned to
Michelle Whitney
Director of Human Resources
Pasco School District #1
1215 W. Lewis St.
Pasco, WA 99301