English Language Arts AndOr Social Studies And Mentor Teacher 2026-27 1.0 Fte Bellevue Digital Discovery

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

This position is responsible for teaching online and site-based classes including integrated language arts and social studies and advisory within the Bellevue Digital Discovery School. Bellevue Digital Discovery is an accredited school that follows the Alternate Learning (ALE) model. This Bellevue Digital Discovery position combines teaching responsibilities with a mentor teacher role focused on supporting student engagement progress monitoring and successful completion of individual written student learning plans in an online learning environment.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

Designs and delivers engaging standards-aligned instruction for an online learning environment in both a self-paced and live online learning models as well as site-based in person instruction.

Differentiates instruction to support diverse learners in a virtual setting.

Assesses student learning and provide timely feedback to support mastery of standards.

Serves as a Mentor Teacher supporting a cohort of students in Bellevue Digital Discoverys online learning program by building strong relationships with students and families through regular communication conferencing and progress monitoring.

Complies with all ALE requirements including maintaining weekly two-way communication with all assigned students and providing monthly progress updates.

Participates in program planning professional learning communities and continuous improvement of Bellevue Digital Discovery programs.

Supports implementation of district initiatives related to career readiness digital learning and student success.

Manages and advises appropriate recognized leadership groups and incorporates student leadership activities into the total curriculum.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned by building or district administration.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports directly to and is supervised by the Building Administrator

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: (positions in this class typically require)

Required:
Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of State of Washington State Education Certificate for secondary English Language Arts and/or Social Studies.

Preferred:

Washington State teaching certificate with multiple endorsements.

Experience teaching in an online or blended learning environment.

Experience mentoring or advising secondary students.

Experience integrating technology to support virtual instruction and student.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS(positions in this class typically require):

None

SKILLS: (position requirements at entry)

Ability to design and deliver instruction aligned with SEL English Language Arts and social studies standard.

Ability to integrate technology to support virtual instruction and student engagement
Ability to adapt teaching style and materials to meet individual student needs
Ability to maintain good working relationships with all staff students parents and community members;
Ability to perform all duties in accordance with applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements;
Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typicallyrequire:stooping kneeling crouching reaching standing walking pushing pulling lifting finger dexterity grasping talking hearing seeing and repetitive motions. This position may be exposed to prolonged exposure to visual display terminals as.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of forcefrequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts odors chemicals extreme temperatures inadequate lighting workspace restrictions and intense noises.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

$ 73990 to $ 138754 annual salary (based on the negotiated collective bargaining agreement salary schedule). Certificated staff work the school year contract with placement on the District and BEA bargaining agreement salary schedule. Placement on the schedule is determined by training and experience.

Medical dental vision long-term disability and life-insurance eligibility is based upon .45 FTE. Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States must be completed. The District does not currently provide visa sponsorship. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers/professional references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Bellevue School Board.

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

Civil Rights Racial Discrimination and Gender Expression or Identity Discrimination: Civil Rights/Nondiscrimination Compliance Coordinator Nancy Pham or

Sex-based Discrimination including Sexual Harassment: Title IX Coordinator: Jeff Lowell or

Disability Discrimination:
Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Kerince Bowen or

Mailing address for all three: 12111 NE 1st Street Bellevue WA 98005.

Members of the public with disabilities who have specific concerns about the effectiveness of the Districts communications to them should contact Janine Thorn Chief Communications and Engagement Officer at or

Required Experience:

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