Teacher, Highly Capable

Employment Information

Bainbridge Island School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Bainbridge Island School District does not discriminate based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal in any programs or activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to:

Title IX Officer: Kristen Haizlip / 504 Section Coordinator:

Maria Kuffel and Annalisa Sanchez

8489 Madison Ave. N.E.

Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

206-842-4714

Note: Prior to the start of employment, all new employees are required to have their fingerprints taken with results from the Washington State Patrol and FBI uploaded to OSPI. Human Resources will direct you to the closet facility to have this done. Fees for fingerprinting are paid for by the applicant and vary depending on location.

Conditions of Employment

• Are you a citizen of the United States or will you have a visa which permits you to work in the United States at the time of employment?
• I authorize the Bainbridge Island School District to make any investigation of my personal, educational, vocational, or employment history. I further authorize any former employer, firm, corporation, educational or vocational institution, and/or government agency to provide the Bainbridge Island School District with information they have regarding me. I hereby release and discharge the Bainbridge Island School District and those who provide information and any and all liability as a result of furnishing, receiving or using this information.
• I certify that answers given herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. In the event of employment, I understand that if I provide false or misleading information, including omissions in my application or interview(s), I will be subject to dismissal at any time during my period of employment with the Bainbridge Island School District. I will provide verification of my certification, education, and experience. I understand also that any offer of employment will be considered temporary and conditional pending a satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check and approval of the Bainbridge Island School District's Board of Directors. I also agree to abide by all rules and regulations of the Bainbridge Island School District.
• I understand that BISD requires that the individuals entered in the "References" section of this electronic application be current or former supervisors, if possible. I further understand that the information received from said references will remain on file and will be used for future applications for two years from the date of receipt. Once a response is received, it cannot be deleted or replaced with another reference during this two-year time frame.

General Questions

• Opportunity gaps exist amongst students based on demographic factors (for example, race, students who qualify for free or reduced lunch, english language learners, and students who qualify for additional services such as special education, 504, etc). If you are an existing teacher/counselor/librarian, describe how you have approached closing opportunity gaps in your classroom/work. What have been the key elements involved? If you are a new educator, describe how you would approach closing opportunity gaps in your classroom/work. Please be specific.

• BISD believes that in order for students to thrive, there must be positive relationships between families, students and teachers and staff. Please provide specific examples of how you holistically integrate racial justice and social justice issue strategies in teaching/your work. How have you developed and maintained effective relationships with students so that you understand and are able to address each students' name, strength and need?

• What training/coursework/classroom/life experiences have you had for addressing systematic, institutional racism and advancing social justice for marginalized communities?

• Are you presently under contract? - If yes, with whom? What is your present position (Title)?

• Are you a former employee of our District? If yes, list dates and positions:

• Have you ever been on a plan of improvement or placed on probation?

• Have you ever been placed on administrative leave pending investigation of allegations of misconduct?

• Have you ever been the subject of a complaint to the Superintendent of Public Instruction or any other disciplinary board or licensing body?

• Have you ever resigned or otherwise separated from any employment (inclusive of regular or extracurricular positions) in order to avoid discharge or non-renewal?

• Have you ever been discharged or non-renewed from any employment (inclusive of regular or extracurricular positions)?

• Have you ever been disciplined for misconduct by a past or present employer?

• If you answered YES to questions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,or 8, provide an explanation of the circumstances, including the underlying facts, place, date, and outcome.

• Are you presently charged with, but not convicted of, a crime? (Exclude civil infractions, such as minor traffic citations.) If yes, provide an explanation of the nature of the charge, place, date, and court. A pending criminal charge will not necessarily bar you from District employment.

• Have you ever been convicted of a crime? (The term "convicted" means all adverse dispositions, including a finding of guilty, a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, an Alford plea, a stipulation to the facts, a deferred or suspended sentence, or a deferred prosecution. Exclude civil infractions, such as minor traffic citations.) If yes, provide an explanation of the nature of the crime, place, date, and court. A conviction record will not necessarily bar you from District employment.

• LIST ANY OF THE FOLLOWING FOR WHICH YOU HAVE BEEN CONVICTED, INCLUDING ANY OF THESE CRIMES AS THEY MAY HAVE BEEN RENAMED: (See above for definition of "convicted"). Custodial Assault. First, Second, or Third Degree Assault of a Child. First, Second, or Third Degree Assault. Simple Assault. First or Second Degree Custodial Interference. Incest. First, Second, or Third Degree Rape of a Child. Child Abandonment. Child Abuse or Neglect as Defined in RCW 26.44.020. Violation of Child Abuse. Restraining Order. Child Buying or Selling. First or Second Degree Kidnapping. First, Second, or Third Degree Child Molestation. First or Second Degree Sexual Misconduct with Minor(s). Patronizing a Juvenile Prostitute. Selling or Distributing Erotic Material to Minor(s). Sexual Exploitation of Minor(s). Communication with a Minor for Immoral Purposes. First Degree Arson. First Degree Burglary. Aggravated Murder. First or Second Degree Murder. First or Second Degree Extortion. Endangerment With a Controlled Substance. First or Second Degree Manslaughter. First, Second, or Third Degree Rape. First or Second Degree Robbery. Indecent Liberties Felony Indecent Exposure Vehicular Homicide Unlawful Imprisonment Malicious Harassment Criminal Abandonment First or Second Degree Criminal Mistreatment. Promoting Pornography First Degree Promoting Prostitution. Prostitution. First or Second Degree Custodial Sexual Misconduct.

• I HAVE NOT BEEN CONVICTED OF ANY OF THE ABOVE, INCLUDING ANY OF THESE CRIMES AS THEY MAY HAVE BEEN RENAMED.

• Have you ever been (a) found by a court in a protection proceeding under Chapter 74.34 to have abused or financially exploited a vulnerable adult or (b) convicted of any of the following crimes where the victim was a vulnerable adult: (Vulnerable adult means adults of any age who lack the functional, mental, or physical ability to care for themselves.) * First, second, or third degree extortion

• First second or third degree theft

• First or second degree robbery

• Forgery

• Any of the foregoing crimes as they may have been renamed IF YES, EXPLAIN.

• Have you ever been convicted of any crime involving the manufacture, delivery, or possession with intent to manufacture or deliver a controlled substance? IF YES, EXPLAIN.

• Have you ever been found in any dependency action under RCW 13.34.040 to have sexually assaulted or exploited any minor or to have physically abused any minor? IF YES, EXPLAIN.

• Have you ever been found by a court in a domestic relations proceeding under Title 26 RCW to have sexually abused or exploited any minor, or to have physically abused any minor? IF YES, EXPLAIN.

• Have you ever been found in any disciplinary board final decision to have sexually or physically abused any minor or developmentally disabled person, or to have abused or financially exploited any vulnerable adult? "Disciplinary board final decision" means (a) any final decision by the director of the Department of Licensing for real estate brokers and salespersons and (b) any final decision by a disciplinary authority under Chapter 18.130 RCW or the secretary of the Department of Health for the following businesses or professions: chiropractic, dentistry, dental hygiene, naturopathy, massage, midwifery, osteopathic medicine and surgery, physical therapy, physicians, practical nursing, registered nursing, and psychology. IF YES, EXPLAIN.

• Are you presently charged with, but not convicted of, any of the crimes or offenses described in the questions above?

Position Description

TEACHER, HIGHLY CAPABLE

BLAKELY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CONTINUING / .3 FTE

CONTEXT AND MISSION: The Bainbridge Island School District serves approximately 3,500 students. In 2020, parents, students, community members, and staff at all levels of the district developed a district improvement plan that reflects our goals for each student.

As a community, we collectively commit to honoring and nurturing the unique skills, talents and passions of every student. We provide a welcoming and respectful environment where students flourish and forge a life-long love of learning through relevant, engaging learning experiences. We empower our students to find purpose and contribute to a more just and equitable world.

Our plan centers on three goals for students:

Teaching and Learning: All students will engage in learning experiences that empower them to become productive citizens of a diverse society who are committed to social and environmental justice.

Equity, Anti-Racism, Inclusion, Diversity & Justice: The Bainbridge Island School District will ensure our students feel honored, welcomed, respected, and connected. We are committed to embracing and honoring our island's diversity and creating a vibrant and inclusive community. We will engage our community in becoming an anti-racist organization ensuring equitable access to learning, opportunities, and resources for all students.

Health, Well-Being, & Safety: The Bainbridge Island School District will focus on and develop students' social and emotional skills to lead positive and emotional skills to lead positive and healthy lives with strong connections, feeling of belonging, and a sense of hope.

Job Summary: The Highly Capable Teacher on Special Assignment (HC TOSA) assists with planning and supporting the implementation of the district's highly capable program.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist classroom teachers in design and use of instructional strategies for use with highly capable children

• Assist classroom teachers in assessment strategies and record keeping for highly capable students

• Work directly with highly capable students by providing instruction and assessment based upon individual need

• Serve as resource to building principals in helping them to meet the needs of highly capable students in their buildings.

• Communicate with all staff, parents and the community on matters relating to the highly capable program

• Attend Highly Capable Committee meetings

• Build effective relationships with students and colleagues

• Design and implement training for teachers on highly capable instruction and practices

• Advise and assist district administration in implementation of the district's highly capable program

Other Job Functions

• Perform other job related duties as assigned

Essential Job Requirements/Qualifications:

Experience Preferred:

• Five or more years of teaching or equivalent experience in grades K-6. Broad experience with instruction for students identified as highly capable/gifted.

• Experience supporting teachers in the classroom.

• Training and planning at the building and/or district level.

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

• Clear written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work with administrators, teachers, and students. Demonstrated ability to conduct language arts professional development activities. Demonstrated ability to facilitate meetings. Demonstrated ability to identify innovative solutions to problems. Ability to develop long-range plans.

• Knowledge and understanding of definitions, theories and identification processes of highly capable students.

• Knowledge and understanding of the learning differences, developmental milestones and cognitive/affective characteristics of highly capable students including those from diverse backgrounds and identify their related academic and social-emotional needs

• Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based strategies to assess highly capable students, and to differentiate instruction, content and assignments for them

Licenses & Certifications: A valid Washington State Teaching Certificate grades K - 6.

Please reference the BIEA Negotiated Agreement for benefit details. Information can be found by visiting https://www.bisd303.org

Benefits

Most positions are governed by collective bargaining agreements that specify benefits.

If you have specific questions, you may access the collective bargaining agreements on the district's web site or contact the Human Resources department at (206) 842.4714.

Attachments

Cover Letter

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Resume

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Letter of Reference 1*

Letter of Reference 2*

Letter of Reference 3*

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References

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