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JOIN OUR TEAM - NOW HIRING FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

MINTER CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - STEM SPECIALIST

This position supports, supplements, and extends classroom teaching, while working collaboratively with grade-level educators and student support team, to develop and implement individualized student action plans. The STEM Specialist will effectively assess and diagnose students' science, technology, engineering, and math needs while promoting an interest in education and aid classroom support to students in grades K-5 and helping students connect math, science, and technological principles to everyday life analyzing and monitoring student achievement.

Experience with intervention/small group instruction is highly desired with preferred candidates having specialist/rotation experience. The ability to supplement the curriculum in alignment with the STEM program required.

Position requires the educator to work 180 Student Contract days with additional 3 days of State required Professional Development days. Additional (optional) Professional Development and Implementation days are offered and will be used to improve student learning. Educators will be compensated in accordance with the educator per diem rate of pay and paid as worked.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Washington State Certificate* with K-8 Elementary Education required.

• Teachers with multiple certificate endorsements 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 students' academic and social areas.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

We are seeking the best applicants 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. Once the position has closed, Administrators will contact candidates for interview.

• 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 in 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 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:

• CERTIFICATE: Attach a copy of your valid 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 an official, or unofficial, 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) which show your obtained degree(s). If hired, all of your official transcripts will be required to be submitted to Human Resources.
• COVER LETTER: A cover letter is a document sent with your resume to provide additional supplemental information in regard to your skills and experience. A cover letter shouldn't simply repeat what is on your resume, rather, it should include specific information on why you would be a strong match for the desired position in the Peninsula School District. Cover letters may be addressed to Peninsula School District, Hiring Committee.
• RESUME: A current resume is a written compilation highlighting your education, relevant work experience, credentials, and accomplishments.
• LETTERS OF REFERENCE: (minimum of one letter required) A letter of reference, also known as a letter of recommendation, is a document in which the writer assesses the qualities, characteristics, and capabilities of the person being recommended in terms of that individual's ability to perform a particular task or function. Typically, letters of reference are customarily written by a former employer(s), supervisor(s), or co-worker(s) that can attest to the individual's skills, knowledge, and abilities. Submit at least 3 current (dated within the last 2 years) letters of reference.
• APPLICANT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT: 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.

You may submit additional materials if you wish.

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*

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• Cover Ltr*

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• Resume*

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• Certificate*

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• Academic Transcript*

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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