Summer Boost - Teachers

Reports To:

Assistant Director Teaching and Learning

Bargaining Unit:

SKEA

Employment Type:

Certificated

Salary:

Per Diem

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Adoption Date:

April 2024

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 is an in-district posting for current South Kitsap School District employees ONLY

Summer Programs Voluntary Transfer

The Summer Boost Teacher position will support the 2023-2024 Summer Boost program, which will take place 4 separate nights from 6-8pm at various elementary schools on the following Wednesday evenings (June 26, July 10, July 24, August 7). This is a reading night with activities for 3rd grade students that have scored a 1 on their ELA state assessment. Each evening will be themed around a cultural book and reading activities to support reading strategies. There will be activities for students to travel to each evening plus a take home reading support activity. Our goal is to get students excited about reading while reinforcing reading strategies that have high student engagement.

The selected candidate will work 3 to 12 hours (candidates have choice in how many evenings they want to participate) to meet the needs of this program (not to exceed 12 hours) and will be compensated at their per diem rate of pay, inclusive of benefits, to be distributed on the August 2023 payroll. The tentative required commitment of hours is outlined as follows:

• Days of Instruction = 2 hours per evening to participate and lead reading activity for 3rd graders up to 8 hours.

• Preparation=1 hour of preparation per evening up to 4 total

Professional Qualifications:

• Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate;

• 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 at the elementary level; and a willingness and ability to utilize a variety of research-based effective instructional strategies, including an emphasis on reading skills;

• Demonstrated knowledge of an integrated curriculum and a commitment to broaden knowledge in curriculum methods;

• Demonstrated knowledge of new technologies and an ability to incorporate these into instructional programs;

• Demonstrated compatibility with staff, program, and district goals;

• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a positive attitude with students, self and others.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participates as a team member with responsibility for the education of a group of students that have been identified as struggling academically over the course of the summer program;

• Modifies instructional support to meet individual student needs in order to accelerate learning to close skill/knowledge gaps;

• Participates with other staff to cooperatively plan, develop, and implement designed instruction to achieve learning goals;

• Provides positive assistance and guidance to a diverse population;

• Reports student progress to parents and Summer School Principal;

• Maintains student records in a timely, orderly fashion;

• 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 Summer School professional development orientation;

• Participates in meetings, as needed;

• Works cooperatively with staff in an atmosphere of cooperation and collegiality.

Applicant Process:

Submit a district voluntary transfer request form to Sadie Hoettel, Employment Services Specialist substitute, in the Human Resources Department by 4:00 pm on posting close date. On the form you will list what level or content area at the high school that you prefer to teach as your preference.

If you need assistance with this process, please contact Human Resources at (360) 874-7074 or skjobs@skschools.org.

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.

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 and Section 504 Coordinator 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

2689 Hoover Ave SE

Port Orchard, WA 98366

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.