POSITION #407-CRT-11-24:
English/Language Arts Teacher
Wenatchee High School
1.0 FTE, Non-Continuing Contract (leave replacement)
Through March 3, 2025 ONLY
DESCRIPTION: Plan, implement and evaluate classroom instruction based on the needs of the students while being consistent with building and district curriculum standards. Familiarity with the English/Language Arts Smarter Balanced style assessments. Ability to align the English GLEs with instructional practice. Skill in working with diverse populations. Plan and provide appropriate learning experiences for students using Washington state standards-based materials, teaching strategies, and instructional design. Work collaboratively and collegially with other teachers. Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive, and safe environment for learning. Monitor and evaluate student outcomes. Supervise students in a variety of school-related settings. Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff and community members. Strive to maintain and improve professional competence. Maintain appropriate records and follow required procedures and practices. Attend meetings and conferences as required. Other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Washington state certification with English/Language Arts or appropriate endorsement required. Journalism teaching experience is preferred. Strong English background. Excellent communication and technical skills. Experience working with high school age youth preferred. Teaching experience preferred. Ability to work as a team player and understand the needs of high school students. May require prolonged sitting or standing. Attendance and punctuality are important functions of this job.
SCHEDULE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
UNION AFFILIATION: This position is represented by the Wenatchee Education Association.
BENEFITS: Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). https://www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/health-benefits
Professional growth reimbursement, $1000/year for qualified expenses.
Paid leave benefits include 12 days of sick leave and 3 personal leave days.
https://www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/collective-bargaining-agreements
Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/FTE
Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement: The recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility prior to working.
Disclosure Statement and Record Check: Pursuant to Chapter 486, Washington Laws of 1987, the recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating whether he or she has been convicted of crimes against persons listed in the law. In addition, a background check, based on fingerprints, will be requested from the Washington State Patrol & FBI. Employment is conditional based upon completion of the record check.
The Wenatchee School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This holds true for all staff and for students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator, Kelly Lopez, 509-663-8161, lopez.k@wenatcheeschools.org; and Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator, Mike Lane, 509-663-8161, lane.michael@wenatcheeschools.org 235 Sunset Ave, Wenatchee WA, 98801.
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