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Elementary 4th Grade Teacher - Webster Elementary at Golden Valley Unified School District

Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted
2/21/2019
Contact
Sabrina Malm
(559) 645-0169
Number of Openings
1

Add'l Salary Info

Certificated Salary Schedule
Length of Work Year
183 Days
Employment Type
Full Time

About the Employer

The Golden Valley Way! A District of Excellence Our school district excels above many others because our parents, teachers, staff, school board and community do a remarkable job of supporting our students and setting high expectations. Our work here in Golden Valley Unified School District is centered on providing a curriculum-rich education that is driven by real-world and real-life experiences. We will continue to stress to our teachers and administrators the importance of our core values of providing a rigorous curriculum, making learning relevant to our students and developing positive relationships with our children; this is the Golden Valley Way. We are blessed to be a part of a safe and caring professional learning community that values quality education, high expectations and a “yes, we can” attitude! Our community expects us to prepare our students for the real-world. We understand, in order to accomplish this task, it truly takes a GVUSD community. We take this responsibility wholeheartedly and vow to bring our best day in and day out. Our children need to be able to compete globally and we are committed to being increasingly proactive in preparing students for challenges that do not yet exist. We must recognize the paradigm shifts in education and adjust our systems to properly and proactively address an ever changing society. Our past is not a prelude to our children’s future. We have set the highest standard of what we expect from our students and staff. Our students and staff will be respectful. Our students will represent themselves, their family and their school community with pride. Our students expect to be guided in this way. It is our duty to embrace this challenge and hold our student to the highest standard, especially when it comes to dress and grooming and behavior. We believe in addressing the “little” things each and every time, so they do not become “bigger” things. Our learning environments wil

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DEFINITIONUnder the direction of the site principal, teaches reading and other language arts, social sciences, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music to students in a classroom setting utilizing California State Content Standards

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Understands and utilizes California State Content Standards for each subject;
  • Identifies and targets essential and power standards for all core curriculum areas;
  • Develops daily lesson plans;
  • Provides direct instruction to students;
  • Establishes and maintains standards for student behavior;
  • Provides planned learning experiences to motivate students and best utilize instructional time;
  • Performs attendance accounting on the student information system;
  • Records grades through the ABI process;
  • Creates with students a functional and attractive environment for learning through displays, bulletin boards, and learning stations;
  • Continually analyzes students’ academic and social growth;
  • Holds students accountable for classroom assignments, homework, and projects;
  • Communicates with parents through a variety of methods to inform parents of classroom happenings and to discuss student progress;
  • Provides positive reinforcement to students;
  • Teaches and models the six pillars of character;
  • Shares in sponsorship of student activities and participates in faculty committees;
  • Develops consistent, positive classroom management;
  • Consistently follows all 504 plans and IEP’s;
  • Meets with parents on assigned parent conference dates and any other time there is a significant issue;
  • Provides an educational program that accommodates different learning styles and levels of ability;
  • Administers the state testing program in accordance with state and district mandates;
  • Cooperates and collaborates with other staff members in examining student work samples and in developing differentiated curriculum;
  • Participates in professional development training to enhance current practices; and
  • Perform related duties as assigned.
     

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge and skills of:

  • California Content Standards, K-12;
  • California Curriculum Frameworks and instructional materials;
  • California Professional Standards for teachers and administrators;
  • Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy;
  • Analysis of test data for strengths and weaknesses, as well as trends;
  • Reading charts and graphs;
  • Board and district policies, procedures, and regulations; and
  • Basic computer operation for presentations and entering grades and attendance.

 

Ability to:

  • Get along well with peers;
  • Prepare and deliver oral presentations for parents at Back-to-School Night and Open House;
  • Plan and organize instruction;
  • Complete work with many interruptions;
  • Read, interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures;
  • Communicate effectively orally and in writing;
  • Analyze situations with accuracy and adopt an appropriate plan of action;
  • Meet schedules and timelines; and
  • Present a positive image of Golden Valley Unified School District.

Education and Experience:
A Bachelor’s degree, a California Multiple Subject Teaching credential including CLAD certification

Licenses and Certificates
Valid California Driver’s license.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environment:
Classroom and outdoor environment

Physical Abilities:
Speaking and hearing in order to exchange information and make presentations; corrected or uncorrected eyesight to read a variety of materials including fine print; hearing with or without use of a hearing aid sufficient to hear telephone conversation; must frequently lift or move up to ten pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds, speaking understandable voice and speech patterns; sitting and standing for extended amounts of time.

Hazards:

Contact with disruptive students and dissatisfied parents

 

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * California Multiple Subject Credential * NCLB compliance * EL Certification

Credential Application Letter of Application with Educational Philosophy Resume College Transcripts Reference Letters Minimum of Three (3)


      MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * California Multiple Subject Credential * NCLB compliance * EL Certification

      Credential Application Letter of Application with Educational Philosophy Resume College Transcripts Reference Letters Minimum of Three (3)

          Comments and Other Information

          Grade level is TBD - but most likely the intermediate level.

          Comments and Other Information


          Grade level is TBD - but most likely the intermediate level.