Summer School Teacher

Additional Position Information

14015 62nd Avenue NW | Gig Harbor, WA 98332 | 253.530.1000

EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER FOR ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL - PURDY ELEMENTARY

The Summer School Teacher will plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM DETAILS:

• Summer School will be held at Purdy Elementary

• Stipend Position

• Schedule: Monday

• Thursday 9:00 am

• 12:00 pm

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Washington State Certificate* with K-12 Special Education endorsement required and Early Childhood endorsement preferred.

• Teachers with multiple certificate endorsements are preferred.

• Teachers holding or pursuing National Board Certification preferred.

• Teachers with Special Education endorsement desired.

• 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.

PROFESSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Uses assessment to adapt curriculum and instruction so that each student experiences.

• Reflects on personal performance for continuous improvement and implementation of best practices.

• Communicates effectively to build relationships and articulates high expectations with students, parents, and colleagues.

• Demonstrates a love of learning that translates into high expectations for self and each student.

• Contributes unique talents to work collaboratively for the benefit of the entire school community.

• Embraces diversity and values the contributions of each individual.

• Uses technology to enhance student learning and to communicate with parents and colleagues.

• Exhibits a passion for working with students.

• Ability to work collaboratively with different teams.

• Ability to build positive relationships with students and will communicate frequently with parents on student's academic and social areas.

To be considered for employment, you must first complete the Peninsula School District online application and submit supporting documents as required. Applications are reviewed after the closing deadline. Candidates will be contacted by building Administration to complete the interview process.

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, Section 504 and ADA Coordinator, John Yellowlees, at (253) 530-1080, email yellowleesj@psd401.net . Mailing address: 14015 62nd Ave. NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332.

Conditions of Employment

• Are you a current Peninsula School District employee?
• Will you have a valid Washington State teaching certificate prior to and during the length of the position?

Additional Application Steps

CERTIFICATED TEACHER APPLICATION STEPS:

You MUST SUBMIT an electronic application to be considered for employment. Please complete all of the steps in the online application form so that we may fully consider you for employment. 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 application in electronic format (NO PAPER COPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED):

ATTACHMENTS:

• APPLICANT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT (required): The Applicant Disclosure Statement document is a fillable form that mimics the Background Check Questionnaire. Click on this Applicant Disclosure Statement link to open a blank copy of this form.

PLEASE READ: When you click the Applicant Disclosure Statement link, the form will open in your web browser. DO NOT fill out the form from this view. Instead, save a blank copy of the form to a location on your computer that is easily accessible [such as on your "Desktop"]. Open the saved blank copy with the Adobe Reader (R) program. Complete the Applicant Disclosure Statement and save the changes to your form and attach the saved form to your online application. Mac users: the default program on your Mac computer is called Preview and is NOT COMPATIBLE with Adobe Fillable Forms.

Benefits

Upon hire, Employee will be eligible to earn sick leave. This position is not projected to meet the six hundred thirty hours of employment in a school year for SEBB benefits.

Attachments

Applicant Disclosure Statement*

Cert

• Certificate*

Resume