8th Grade ELA Teacher

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are looking for an energetic teacher to join our KFMS team. This teacher will teach 8th grade ELA an Advisory class and a possible elective class. The entire KFMS team will continue to work collaboratively to improve Tier I Instructional Practices that support all students in the classroom setting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate (correct endorsements K-8)
• Successful middle school teaching experience
• Experience teaching rigorous standards based curriculum
• Ability to motivate and encourage students with a Growth Mindset
• Ability to work cooperatively with parents staff and administration
• Skill in data analysis of formative and summative assessments
• Use of technology in teaching and learning

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Demonstrates ability to challenge students academically to promote highest level of learning.
• Demonstrates comprehensive content knowledge as it relates to state standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge and experience in various forms of assessment including student self-assessment formative assessment portfolios and anecdotal records.
• Demonstrates ability to make data-driven instructional decisions.
• Exhibits the ability to build a positive learning environment including modeling respect and honoring the dignity of all students staff and parents.
• Demonstrates effective classroom management procedures that provide for large and small groups and individuals in an environment conducive to learning.
• Demonstrates ability to develop rapport with students.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences including communicating student progress.
• Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with a team contributing in a positive way.
• Exhibits a commitment to on-going professional learning including demonstrating the ability to develop professionally in areas of the school and district focus.
• Demonstrates knowledge and application of current technology with a multimedia approach to instruction and management of instruction.

Physical Demands:The physical demands 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.

A person working in this position will exert 35 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly while carrying pushing and/or pulling to move objects. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; some stooping kneeling and/or crouching; and significant fine finger dexterity. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or ordinary infectious diseases carried by students.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT and Salary:

As outlined by and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) of Kettle Falls Education Association (KFEA) and Policies and Procedures of Kettle Falls School District. CBAs and Salary Schedules can be reviewed from the Kettle Falls School District website athttps:// Falls policies and Procedures can be accessed online at salary range for teachers in the Kettle Falls School District is between $54988 and $102266 per school year. Placement is defined within the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and is generally based upon a combination of Education and Experience. Other forms of compensation may be available to the hired applicant in addition to their established salary range or wage scale as defined within the current collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

Each employee shall accumulate twelve (12) days of sick leave per year. An employee employed less than a full term shall be entitled to a proportionate part of the sick leave allowance Each employee shall earn five (5) annual leave days per year. Employees less than 1.0 FTE will receive a prorated share of annual leave based on their percentage of FTE.

Employees anticipated to work more than 630 hours per year will be eligible for Benefits through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Standard benefits include Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability. Positions anticipated to work 70 hours or more per month for at least 5 months over the school year are eligible for Retirement through the State Department of Retirement Services.

Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed before employment commences. The successful candidate for this position must be fingerprinted. Employment is contingent upon clearance by the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Kettle Falls School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race creed religion color national origin age veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression or identity 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:

Title IX Coordinator

Julie Peterson HR

Address: PO Box 458 Kettle Falls WA 99141

Telephone Number: 509.738.6625

Email:

Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Greg Price Special Education Director

Address: PO Box 458 Kettle Falls WA 99141

Telephone Number: 509.738.6625

Email:

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator

Michael Olsen Superintendent

Address: PO Box 458 Kettle Falls WA 99141

Telephone Number: 509.738.6625

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