South Kitsap School District Port Orchard , WA 98367
Posted 6 days ago
Reports To:
Building Principal
Bargaining Unit:
SKEA
Department:
Salary Schedule
SKSD Adopted
Employment Type:
Certificated
Salary Range:
Based on Experience
FLSA Status:
Hourly
Adopted Date:
Hours per Day:
1.0 FTE/7.5hrs per day
Revised Date:
August 2023
Days per Year:
185
Belonging is a core value in the South Kitsap School District. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students and staff. We actively seek to understand the complex and rich identities of self and others and lean into and engage in courageous conversations. We know the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with unique ideas come together to learn and grow.
South Kitsap Employees Will:
Maintain and enhance a sense of belonging and success for traditionally marginalized populations.
Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationship with students, families, staff and community members.
Demonstrate understanding of our unique cultures and celebrate differences.
Embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable learning environment.
Comments: This posting is for an undetermined location as an itinerant at several elementary buildings and will start with the 2024/2025 school year.
Job Summary:
This teaching position supports the music education program at South Kitsap School District, where parents, the schools, and the community are active partners in the education of our students by sharing in planning, resource, and accountability. These positions could include elementary and possibly some middle school orchestra for grades 6th
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Participates as a department and school team member with the responsibility for the education of assigned students;
Modifies instructional programs to meet individual student needs;
Participates with other staff to cooperatively plan, develop, and implement a course of instruction designed to achieve required academic learning standards in the physical education curriculum areas;
Participates with other staff to cooperatively develop effective, positive techniques for improving student behavior;
Provides positive assistance and guidance to a diverse population;
Maintains student records, daily grades, essential learnings data, cumulative records, orders, and inventory, in a timely and orderly fashion. Reports student progress to parents regularly;
Provides instruction to students utilizing a variety of instructional strategies aimed at meeting individual student needs, and utilizing appropriate and available resources, including technology;
Participates in guidance discussions with students to provide appropriate programs for their educational level;
Participates in team and individual instructional planning, which includes writing daily lesson plans;
Participates in staff meetings, and planning events, and department/unit meetings;
Participates in the total building program, including assemblies, contests, and other student activities;
Works cooperatively with total building staff in an atmosphere of cooperation and collegiality;
Competencies:
Teamwork
Planning/Organizing
Computer Skills
Customer Service
Mathematical Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Oral and Written Communication
Professionalism
Quality
Safety and Security
Attendance/Punctuality
Dependability
Minimum Requirements:
Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Elementary Education required, endorsement in Music preferred;
Valid Washington State Driver's License.
Must be flexible, exhibit a commitment to accomplishment, possess outstanding communication and conceptual skills, demonstrate appropriate and positive student relationships, possess a strong professional orientation, and be willing to actively participate in a team environment;
Demonstrated successful teaching experience in Elementary Music highly preferred;
Willingness and ability to utilize a variety of research-based effective instructional strategies, including an emphasis on developing physical education skills for all students;
Demonstrated knowledge of an integrated curriculum and a commitment to broaden knowledge in curriculum methods by participating in classes, workshops, in-services, peer coaching, reading, etc.;
Demonstrated knowledge of new technology and an ability to incorporate into instructional programs;
Demonstrated compatibility with staff, program, and school goals;
Demonstrated commitment to fostering a positive attitude and safe environment for students, self and others;
Other Requirements:
Application Procedure: Complete the online application at www.skschools.org and apply to the position(s) to which you are qualified within your online application.
Submitting and completing your online application and applying to open positions ensures immediate availability of your data to our hiring administrators.
PRINCIPALS AND HIRING ADMINISTRATORS CONSIDER ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS WITH COMPLETE AND CURRENT APPLICATIONS.
Positions close at 4:00 p.m. on the final day of posting. Your online application, and all supporting documents, must be submitted by the closing date for an applicant to be considered for a position.
If you need assistance with this process, please contact Human Resources at (360) 874-7074 or email skjobs@skschools.org
The South Kitsap School District provides equal educational and employment opportunity without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation - including gender expression or identity, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Equal access to activities, facilities and program is provided to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. District procedure complies with all applicable state and federal laws.
The Title IX Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, and Gender Inclusivity Officer with the responsibility for monitoring, auditing, and ensuring compliance with this policy are:
Compliance/ADA/Title IX Coordinator:
Will Sarett
Executive Director of Human Resources
2689 Hoover Avenue SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366
360-874-7071
sarett@skschools.org
Section 504 Coordinator:
Kimberly House,
Director of Special Services
2689 Hoover Avenue SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366
360-443-3648
house@skschools.org
Gender Inclusivity Compliance Officer:
Dr. Tom Edwards,
Assistant Superintendent for Student Achievement
2689 Hoover Ave SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366
360-874-7003
edwards@skschools.org
South Kitsap School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services, and activities. For information regarding translational bilingual education programs, contact the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning at (360) 874-7050.
All Employees are required to furnish proof of identity and employment authorization status.
The South Kitsap School District is committed to providing a drug-free, tobacco-free environment for all persons-students, community and staff.
Any offer of employment with the South Kitsap School District is on a conditional basis pending the successful completion of an FBI and Washington State Patrol fingerprint background check.
Health Benefits Information:
Most positions within the South Kitsap School District are governed by collective bargaining agreements that specify the benefits related to employment with the district, including insurance provisions, vacations, holidays, and other related benefits.
For more information about benefits, you may review the individual collective bargaining agreements and SEBB 2023 School Employee Enrollment Guide which are located on our website SK Staff Resources or contact our Payroll and Benefits Department at (360) 874-7028 or payrollstaff@skschools.org.
South Kitsap School District