Address
Form of workPosition Type:
High School Teaching
Date Posted:
4/21/2023
Location:
La Center High School, La Center, WA
Date Available:
Upon Hire
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
The La Center School District is seeking an innovative, dynamic Environmental Studies/U.S. History teacher to fulfill our mission by serving students at La Center High School.
Our MIssion: The mission of the La Center School District is to create a supportive learning environment that empowers students to reach their fullest potential. We will do this in partnership with families, the community, staff and students to develop confident and self-reliant life-long learners who can thrive in a rapidly changing, more technologically advanced and diverse society.
Position Summary: Under the direction of the building principal, the successful candidate will teach three (3) Environmental Studies and two (2) U.S. History classes at La Center High School. The assignment will begin upon hire or a mutually agreeable date immediately thereafter and is scheduled to end at the conclusion of the 2022/2023 school year. Dates are subject to change based the incumbent's leave and the needs of the district.
Terms of Employment:
• This is a long-term substitute position
• The successful candidate must be fingerprinted. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check and clearance by the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Required Qualifications:
• Valid Washington State teaching certificate or substitute certificate
Preferred Qualifications:
• Science endorsement or a background in Science
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Salary: $170/full day; $105/half-day for the first 20 consecutive days of the assignment; pay thereafter is based on documented education and experience per the LCEA Negotiated Agreement.
Benefits: Eligible employees may accrue sick leave at the rate of one (1) hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked under Washington State Law. Upon working 630 hours in a school year, eligible employees and their qualified dependents may be eligible for insurance benefits through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) which includes, medical, dental, and vision insurance and employer-paid long-term disability, Life and AD&D insurance for the employee only. Optional benefits under SEBB include supplemental Life, long-term disability, FSA and DCAP.
La Center School District No. 101
725 Highland Road • PO Box 1840
La Center, WA 98629
La Center 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, gender 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:
Lauri Landerholm, Civil Rights Coordinator, 2001 NE Lockwood Creek Rd, La Center, 360-263-2136
Matt Cooke, Title IX Officer, 725 NE Highland Road, La Center, 360-263-1700
Carrie Lindsey, Section 504 Coordinator, PO Box 1840, La Center, 360-263-2131
High School Teaching
Date Posted:
4/21/2023
Location:
La Center High School, La Center, WA
Date Available:
Upon Hire
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
The La Center School District is seeking an innovative, dynamic Environmental Studies/U.S. History teacher to fulfill our mission by serving students at La Center High School.
Our MIssion: The mission of the La Center School District is to create a supportive learning environment that empowers students to reach their fullest potential. We will do this in partnership with families, the community, staff and students to develop confident and self-reliant life-long learners who can thrive in a rapidly changing, more technologically advanced and diverse society.
Position Summary: Under the direction of the building principal, the successful candidate will teach three (3) Environmental Studies and two (2) U.S. History classes at La Center High School. The assignment will begin upon hire or a mutually agreeable date immediately thereafter and is scheduled to end at the conclusion of the 2022/2023 school year. Dates are subject to change based the incumbent's leave and the needs of the district.
Terms of Employment:
• This is a long-term substitute position
• The successful candidate must be fingerprinted. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check and clearance by the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Required Qualifications:
• Valid Washington State teaching certificate or substitute certificate
Preferred Qualifications:
• Science endorsement or a background in Science
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of current trends in education including curriculum and instructional practices, subject matter content, and the effective use of data to modify instruction and improve student learning
- Ability to attend professional development opportunities
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a diverse population of district employees, students, parents and community members while maintaining a calm, professional demeanor and supporting an atmosphere of warmth, cooperation, and service to others
- Ability to treat all staff, students, parents, and community members with dignity
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students and staff
- Strong self-initiative with an ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a flexible and cooperative manner in order to build and maintain effective teams and partnerships
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member and analyze situations to define issues, draw conclusions, and determine resolutions and/or action plans
- Punctual with the ability to meet deadlines, adapt quickly to change, and maintain flexibility in a dynamic work environment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in all district matters
- Ability to provide a safe learning environment for all students
- Understand and implement district safety procedures
- Ability to incorporate working knowledge of Board Policies E-1 to E-4 into daily practice
- Ability to learn and follow building and district policies and procedures
Salary: $170/full day; $105/half-day for the first 20 consecutive days of the assignment; pay thereafter is based on documented education and experience per the LCEA Negotiated Agreement.
Benefits: Eligible employees may accrue sick leave at the rate of one (1) hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked under Washington State Law. Upon working 630 hours in a school year, eligible employees and their qualified dependents may be eligible for insurance benefits through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) which includes, medical, dental, and vision insurance and employer-paid long-term disability, Life and AD&D insurance for the employee only. Optional benefits under SEBB include supplemental Life, long-term disability, FSA and DCAP.
La Center School District No. 101
725 Highland Road • PO Box 1840
La Center, WA 98629
La Center 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, gender 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:
Lauri Landerholm, Civil Rights Coordinator, 2001 NE Lockwood Creek Rd, La Center, 360-263-2136
Matt Cooke, Title IX Officer, 725 NE Highland Road, La Center, 360-263-1700
Carrie Lindsey, Section 504 Coordinator, PO Box 1840, La Center, 360-263-2131
