JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
 

JOB TITLE: Chimacum Jr./Sr. High School Science Teacher

Certification: WA State Teacher Certification

Position Specifics:

A 4-12 or secondary science endorsement is required. The successful candidate must have middle and high school level science experience, as well as endorsements in the following: Physical Science, Biology, and Chemistry. The ideal candidate will possess a Masters degree so they may teach Advanced Placement and/or College in the High School courses.  Knowledge and experience in robotics, horticulture, and health is preferred, as well as a willingness to coach sports or be a club/class advisor.

Position Summary:

The employee is primarily responsible for effective teaching and learning of the assigned subject(s) following district approved curriculum, instruction and assessment practices.  Primary responsibility shall include student safety and appropriate collaboration and attention to each student’s readiness to learn including needed guidance, discipline, and welfare. Employee may teach in a variety of elementary and/or secondary educational, individual or team teaching, settings.

Supervision and Controls over the Work:

The employee works with a high level of independence and professional discretion under the general supervision of a designated school administrator. The employee’s work is governed, controlled, and evaluated by acceptable professional practice, school and district policies and regulations, provisions of Washington Administrative Code and Revised Code of Washington, direction of the supervisor, and performance standards and expectations as set forth in the collective bargaining agreement.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• The teacher plans for student success based on assessed needs of individual students and the use of data and information to determine each student’s current knowledge and skill level, set student learning goals, and assess student The assessment of student needs includes the use of district approved assessment tools and strategies in addition to the teachers own professional practice. As part of the planning process for inclusion students with special needs, the teacher may assist in identifying and complies with teaching and learning and student accommodation requirements under Individual Education Plans (IEP) and 504 accommodation requirements. 

• The teacher works collaboratively in a professional learning community with other teachers, support staff, and others as appropriate, in addressing the needs of students, developing effective teaching and learning practices, and developing and implementing best practices.

• The teacher will regularly conduct planning for lessons using commonly accepted professional practice (content, goals, assessment, re-teaching, ) and consistent with school/district approved curriculum and instructional practice. The teacher uses research-based instructional strategies in planning lessons to make the teaching and learning more relevant to students. 

• The teacher maintains and provides reasonable and meaningful student grading and evaluation consistent with school and district policy and regularly and effectively communicates such information to students and Reporting may include regular posting to and maintenance of electronic grade systems with parent and student access. 

• The teacher integrates district approved and/or required technology into planning, learning, progress reporting, and required record-keeping activities.

• The teacher creates, communicates, and maintains classroom management practices that effectively engage students in the learning Acceptable student behavior and related discipline procedures are well understood by students and consistently enforced to maintain a positive learning environment. 

• The teacher will actively participate in faculty and grade level or department meetings, assist building efforts to plan, budget, implement, and evaluate the school’s program and to do related work as In carrying out these responsibilities, the teacher will follow school policy and procedures, standard practices, and approved curriculum, and will actively and positively support the school vision. 

• The teacher is constantly observant of the needs and challenges of students and promptly engages an administrator or appropriate educational staff associates when the teacher suspects or reasonably believes that a student is at risk or in danger due to such issues as bullying, sexual harassment/misconduct, depression or suicide ideation, or academic The teacher serves as a positive role model for students and practices the behaviors that are expected of students. 

• The teacher assists in the supervision of students at school activities and The teacher remains vigilant of students throughout the school day and the school location, taking the initiative to engage students when students are acting inappropriately or in inappropriate locations for the time of day. 

• The teacher will establish a professional growth plan and annually review the plan and progress with the administrator.

• The teacher will perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Incumbents must have successful experience in working with families and communities, or have otherwise demonstrated a commitment to strengthening engagement of a community and skill in communicating with a diverse population.  
  
  

• Successful completion of a teacher certification program at an accredited college or university, and valid Washington state certification(s) and/or endorsement(s).
  
  

• Successful completion of, or commitment to timely complete, highly qualified (“HQ”) criteria including praxis requirements.

• Demonstrated content knowledge for subjects/levels being taught. 

• Ability to effectively communicate with parents, students, and staff verbally and in writing.

• Commitment to collaboration and teaming and effectiveness in working within a professional learning community. 

• Skill in classroom management and ability to achieve, support, and maintain acceptable student behavior. 

• Knowledge of and ability to use appropriate and multiple assessment, instruction, and  evaluation techniques. 

• Knowledge of child and adolescent development and ability to apply that knowledge to the selection and application of curriculum materials and instructional practices.

• Knowledge and skill in the use and strategies necessary to meet the diverse needs of students. 

• Knowledge and skill in responsive teaching and learning. 

• Skill and ability to utilize technology to aid instruction, assessment and learning. 

• Evidence of continuous professional learning and a commitment to participate in professional growth opportunities and self-reflection on professional practice. 

• Any position specific special qualifications indicated in the recruitment process. 

Physical and Environmental Requirements of the Position:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, move about, hear and speak, and be visually observant of classroom behavior and learning activities.

The employee may occasionally lift, restrain, or move up to 100 pounds – most typically when required to intervene in student safety issues.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, or consistent with the subject being taught, but can be abnormally loud on occasion.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work in outside weather conditions and be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, temperature fluctuations, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals commonly used in instruction and/or cleaning. It may be expected that the individual could be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials during the course of their duties. The employee may be exposed to infectious disease as carried by students.

The employee may be required to travel on school owned or leased vehicles while supervising and assisting students.

Application Material Required

Go to https://www.csd49.org/Content2/employment-application to submit an online application. Complete online applications include: letter of interest, completed district application, resume, and three (3) letters of recommendation.

Questions regarding completion of application? Please contact:

Upuli Murray, Executive Assistant

Upuli_murray@csd49.org or call (360) 302-5891

Open until filled

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About Chimacum Schools:

OUR PURPOSE

To be a caring community for courageous learners

OUR PROMISE

Every student is known by name, strength, and need, to inspire them to learn, dream, and become

Surrounded by farms and forests at the base of the Olympic Mountains and the edge of the Salish Sea, Chimacum Schools are the heart center of a proud and vibrant rural community. We offer a deeply rewarding work environment with dedicated colleagues, enriching professional development, community partnerships, and regionally competitive compensation. 

Chimacum provides PreK-12 students engaging place-based and hands-on learning, opportunities for accelerated learning like College in the High School coursework, locally produced school lunches, and an invitation to educational innovation and support, among other amazing professional opportunities.

The Chimacum Promise to our community is Every student is known by name, strength, and need, and aspires to learn, dream, and become. We are deeply dedicated to authentic collaborative practices and not fads to meet our students’ needs in the classroom setting, regardless of their academic, social, or behavioral differences.

The district reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the district desires. This job description is illustrative and in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The job requirements are subject to change within the district’s sole discretion to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals.

Chimacum School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:  

Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator: Stephanie McCleary                                Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Sarah Walker

stephanie_mccleary@csd49.org                                                                     sarah_walker@csd49.org

PO Box 278, Chimacum, WA 98325-0278                                                       PO Box 278, Chimacum, WA 98325-0278

360.302.5894                                                                                              360.302.5823

Chimacum 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. Contact Sarah Walker at (360) 302-5823 for information regarding translation services or transitional bilingual education programs

NOTE:  All new employees are required to undergo a criminal history check via fingerprint cards with the Washington State Patrol and FBI.  Employment is conditional pending a satisfactory background check.

Chimacum School District is a smoke and drug free workplace which includes nicotine delivering devices.