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Form of workPOSITION OBJECTIVE:
The position of Substitute Secondary Teacher will Teach courses to students in Grades 6-12.
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.)
• Use necessary and appropriate instructional methods and materials, which are suited to the well-being of the students and to the nature of the learning activities, program and/or curriculum involved; implement established program or curriculum objectives; continue to improve professional growth through study and experimentation; remain current in methods and techniques of instruction.
• Follow plans for an instructional program designed to meet individual student needs using a variety of instructional strategies to provide equity and excellence to students of all ability levels.
• Attend in-service training when asked to do so.
• Attend or participate in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal, in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional development.
• Support (in a positive manner), existing classroom policies and procedures governing student behavior and conduct; provide guidance, counseling, and discipline to encourage students to meet standards of achievement and conduct; make referrals for assistance where appropriate.
• The substitute teacher may confer with students, parents or guardians, and other staff, in an open and positive manner to provide guidance, evaluation, and encouragement of student achievement.
• Support classroom goals and objectives, in conformance with courses of study specified by State and School District statutes, regulations, and guidelines; evaluate and record student progress when asked to do so.
• Substitute teachers may be asked to collect and interpret a variety of data; provide reports for administrative purposes.
• Direct the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel.
• Attend or participate in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal, in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional development.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
• Reports directly to supervisor/evaluator.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):
Required:
• Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of a valid Washington State teaching certificate.
• Preference will be given to candidates with an endorsement in K-8 elementary education.
KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):
• Knowledge of current curriculum and instructional practices such as teacher-directed instruction, literature-based reading, math problem-solving and use of math manipulatives, cooperative learning, and integrated curriculum.
• Current knowledge of child development theory and its implications for teaching and learning.
SKILLS (position requirements at entry):
• Ability and skills necessary to individualize instruction.
• Commitment and ability to work with a full range of students including gifted, mainstreamed special education, English language learners, and students from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
• Ability to work with computers to develop students' technical literacy and to assist students in learning other subjects.
• Ability to work in a collaborative or team approach.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues, orally and in writing.
• Ability to work with students in multi-aged groups.
• Ability to use varied assessments, including performance tasks, portfolios, and student self-assessment.
• Ongoing professional development activities, such as college course work, professional associations, workshops, and in-service.
• A strong and positive attitude that each student can be taught and has the right and capacity to achieve personal academic excellence.
• 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 typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, 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:
These are on-call positions. The number of days or hours that a substitute works is dependent upon the number of contracted teachers who are absent on any given day. No specific guarantee of work is offered. Days 1-15 $224.00/day and 16 days onward at $260.00/day. Substitutes are not eligible for benefits until they work 630h in a certain school year.
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 United States work authorization must be completed. The successful candidate for this position must be fingerprinted. Employment is contingent upon clearance by Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Bellevue 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 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, (425) 456-4040 or phamn@bsd405.org
Sex-based Discrimination, including Sexual Harassment:
Title IX Coordinator: Jeff Lowell, (425) 456-4010 or lowellj@bsd405.org
Disability Discrimination:
Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Heather Edlund, (425) 456-4156 or edlundh@bsd405.org
Mailing address for all three: 12111 NE 1st Street, Bellevue, WA 98005.
The position of Substitute Secondary Teacher will Teach courses to students in Grades 6-12.
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.)
• Use necessary and appropriate instructional methods and materials, which are suited to the well-being of the students and to the nature of the learning activities, program and/or curriculum involved; implement established program or curriculum objectives; continue to improve professional growth through study and experimentation; remain current in methods and techniques of instruction.
• Follow plans for an instructional program designed to meet individual student needs using a variety of instructional strategies to provide equity and excellence to students of all ability levels.
• Attend in-service training when asked to do so.
• Attend or participate in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal, in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional development.
• Support (in a positive manner), existing classroom policies and procedures governing student behavior and conduct; provide guidance, counseling, and discipline to encourage students to meet standards of achievement and conduct; make referrals for assistance where appropriate.
• The substitute teacher may confer with students, parents or guardians, and other staff, in an open and positive manner to provide guidance, evaluation, and encouragement of student achievement.
• Support classroom goals and objectives, in conformance with courses of study specified by State and School District statutes, regulations, and guidelines; evaluate and record student progress when asked to do so.
• Substitute teachers may be asked to collect and interpret a variety of data; provide reports for administrative purposes.
• Direct the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel.
• Attend or participate in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal, in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional development.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
• Reports directly to supervisor/evaluator.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):
Required:
• Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of a valid Washington State teaching certificate.
• Preference will be given to candidates with an endorsement in K-8 elementary education.
KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):
• Knowledge of current curriculum and instructional practices such as teacher-directed instruction, literature-based reading, math problem-solving and use of math manipulatives, cooperative learning, and integrated curriculum.
• Current knowledge of child development theory and its implications for teaching and learning.
SKILLS (position requirements at entry):
• Ability and skills necessary to individualize instruction.
• Commitment and ability to work with a full range of students including gifted, mainstreamed special education, English language learners, and students from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
• Ability to work with computers to develop students' technical literacy and to assist students in learning other subjects.
• Ability to work in a collaborative or team approach.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues, orally and in writing.
• Ability to work with students in multi-aged groups.
• Ability to use varied assessments, including performance tasks, portfolios, and student self-assessment.
• Ongoing professional development activities, such as college course work, professional associations, workshops, and in-service.
• A strong and positive attitude that each student can be taught and has the right and capacity to achieve personal academic excellence.
• 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 typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, 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:
These are on-call positions. The number of days or hours that a substitute works is dependent upon the number of contracted teachers who are absent on any given day. No specific guarantee of work is offered. Days 1-15 $224.00/day and 16 days onward at $260.00/day. Substitutes are not eligible for benefits until they work 630h in a certain school year.
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 United States work authorization must be completed. The successful candidate for this position must be fingerprinted. Employment is contingent upon clearance by Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Bellevue 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 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, (425) 456-4040 or phamn@bsd405.org
Sex-based Discrimination, including Sexual Harassment:
Title IX Coordinator: Jeff Lowell, (425) 456-4010 or lowellj@bsd405.org
Disability Discrimination:
Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Heather Edlund, (425) 456-4156 or edlundh@bsd405.org
Mailing address for all three: 12111 NE 1st Street, Bellevue, WA 98005.
