Special Education Teacher

Additional Position Information

JOIN OUR TEAM - SPED

• RESOURCE TEACHER AT PURDY ELEMENTARY

The preferred candidates will have skills and experience working with elementary special education students who have mild to moderate disabilities. The ability to deliver explicit instruction in the area of social & emotional skills are required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Washington State Certificate* with K-12 Special Education endorsement required.

• Teachers with multiple certificate endorsements are preferred.

• Teachers holding or pursuing National Board Certification preferred.

• Expertise in reading strategies and instruction; reading in the content area.

• Successful teaching or student teaching experience.

• Knowledge of, and experience, teaching standards-based curriculum.

• Strong classroom management skills.

• Strong communication skills and flexibility.

• Understanding of current state-adopted standards appropriated to the position growth.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

We are seeking the best applicants for the Peninsula School District and will give time and care to review your materials. To be considered for employment, we require that you upload all of the required attachments. In support of your application, provide at least one current recommendation from a supervisor.

Applications are reviewed on a recurring basis.

• If you have not yet completed the process of obtaining the appropriate Washington State credential, please upload a statement detailing what steps you have taken to obtain your certificate as well as what steps you still need to take and upload it in the "cert - certificate" attachment field.

The Peninsula School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide 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. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District's Title IX and Compliance Officer, Dan Dizon, at (253)530-1041, email Dizond@psd40.net or Section 504 and ADA Coordinator, John Yellowlees, at (253) 530-1081, email yellowleesj@psd401.net. Mailing address: 14015 62nd Ave. NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332.

Conditions of Employment

• Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
• Do you have a valid Washington State teaching certificate? (or will have by the start date of the position?)
• Will you submit to a criminal history background check?
• Upon employment, can you provide an official copy of your transcript(s) and certification?
• Do you certify the answers given herin are true and complete to the best of your knowledge?

Additional Application Steps

CERTIFICATED TEACHER APPLICATION STEPS:

You MUST SUBMIT an electronic application to be considered. Please complete all of the steps in the online application, to be considered. We are seeking the best applicants for the Peninsula School District and will give time and care to review your materials. Additionally, the following REQUIRED attachments need to be submitted with your online application.

ATTACHMENTS:

• CERTIFICATE: (required) Attach a copy of your active Washington State Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement(s), and/or licenses.

PLEASE NOTE: If you have not yet completed the process of obtaining the appropriate Washington State credential, please upload a statement detailing what steps you have taken to obtain your certificate as well as what steps you still need to take.

• TRANSCRIPTS: Attach a copy of your college and/or university transcript(s). If you have several transcripts from multiple schools, you are not required to submit all of them. If you have several transcripts from multiple schools, please attach the transcript(s) that show your credits earned to support your endorsement for this position.
• COVER LETTER: A cover letter provides additional information regarding your skills and experience. Cover letters may be addressed to Peninsula School District, Hiring Committee.
• RESUME: A resume highlights your education, relevant work experience, credentials, and accomplishments which you itemize to show you are qualified for our position.
• LETTERS OF REFERENCE: A letter of reference, also known as a letter of recommendation, is a letter written on behalf of an applicant, by a previous supervisor, who can support and recommend the person's education and/or professional performance. We require two letters for our certificated applications.
• APPLICANT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT (required): The Applicant Disclosure Statement document is a fillable form that a Background Check Questionnaire. Click on the hyperlink: Applicant Disclosure Statement to open a blank copy of this form.

Benefits

Benefits include paid sick leave and Washington State Retirement plan. This position is projected to meet the minimum hours worked of six hundred thirty hours of employment in a school year to qualify for SEBB benefits.

There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Employees are also covered by basic life and long term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the SEBB website.

Attachments

Applicant Disclosure Statement*

Cert Purdy Cover Ltr*

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• Resume*

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• Academic Transcript*

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• Certificate*

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• Ltr of Recommendation*

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• Ltr of Recommendation 2*

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• Ltr of Recommendation 3

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• West E/Praxis Scores