Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) CCTE Specialist (5984 CCTE)

Position Title:Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) CCTE Specialist
2023 - 2024 School Year
1.0 FTE
7hrs/day 8:15am - 3:45pm
This position will remain open until a qualified applicant is selected.
This is a Continuing Position.
Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) offers the following to eligible employees who work at least 630 hours in a school year:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). For additional information click EPS Benefits Information.
• Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA (w/HDHP), and other supplemental benefits.

Employees may be eligible for employer-employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).
EPS offers paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave. Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for this position Evergreen Administrators' Association.
Certificated positions may have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule such as, but not limited to TRI pay, In-Service days, and Extended Contracts, all in accordance with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) as negotiated.
We appreciate your interest in employment with Evergreen Public Schools. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation including fingerprints Click here for Fingerprinting Services.
Failure to submit a full application package will result in disqualification.
STANCE STATEMENT:
Evergreen Public Schools are committed to eliminating the predictability of outcomes by demographic group and we strive to be a diverse community of schools that provides each member with the opportunities, access, resources, and support they need to be successful. With this in mind, our goal is to recruit, hire and retain employees of all racial ethnic/cultural, and national backgrounds who will bring their unique talents and skills into our educational institution to encourage students to thrive academically. Our district aims
to provide an equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all students and staff to succeed in a racially and culturally diverse local, national and global community.
Summary Statement:
The CCTE Specialist will work collaboratively with building and district administrators, student services personnel, and teachers to ensure the delivery of career development services and provide program support. The CCTE Specialist will facilitate connections with parents, business/industry, postsecondary institutions, and community organizations to prepare students for the transition to postsecondary education and employment.
Essential Functions:

• Oversees district wide yearly course catalog development and forecasting process.
• Works with HSBP vendor and building end users to ensure continuity of service to students.
• Maintain understanding of compliance requirements for OSPI, Labor & Industries and other governmental agencies that partner with CCTE.
• Work with teachers and post-secondary partners to create dual credit opportunities for students.
• Collaborate with administrators, counselors and district student services staff to facilitate Graduation Pathways applications across our systems with particular oversight of the CTE graduation pathways.
• Collaborate with community partners, CCTE teachers and district staff to identify industry recognized certificates, work-based learning and internship opportunities for students that align with their post-secondary plans.
• Develops cultural competence and a commitment to equity in outcomes and opportunities for adults and students.
• Leads for equity toward college and career readiness in the construction trades.
• Nurtures a school environment that celebrates, respects and values diversity where teaching and learning are made relevant and meaningful to students from diverse cultures.
• Focuses attention on equity gaps that exist for various groups of students with plans to address their elimination.
• Initiates activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence of staff, informing and expanding teaching practices.
• Promotes Washington state College Career Technical Education standards for administrators, teachers and students.
• Applies comprehensive knowledge of developments and trends in CCTE and 21st Century learning.
• Models creative and innovative use of technology in the classroom.
• Evaluates and reflects upon profession practices, emerging technologies, and current research to support student learning.
• Maintains confidentiality while building and maintaining a high level of trust with site-based personnel.
• Maintains a positive relationship with students, staff, parents, and community by modeling respect, cooperation, and professionalism with others, recognizing the personal achievements and professional contributions of others and demonstrating knowledge of a sensitivity toward individuals and groups from all racial, ethnic/cultural, national and socio-economic backgrounds.

Minimum Requirements:

• Valid Washington State CCTE teaching certificate and Career Guidance Specialist certificate.
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience as a career guidance specialist.
• Demonstrated successful teaching experience across diverse populations.
• Experience initiating, nurturing and developing business and/or community partnerships.
• Considerable knowledge of the current literature, trends, and developments in the field of CCTE.
• Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills for building an environment with a common instructional focus, promoting initiatives, and conveying expectations.
• Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills.
• Advanced ability to use technology as an effective means of communication, planning, and instructional tool.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:

1. Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
2. Nurtures a positive school environment that celebrates, respects and values diversity, where teaching and learning are made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.
3. Initiates activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence of staff, informing and expanding teaching practices within classrooms.
4. Models instructional leadership and demonstrates a strong commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
5. Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
6. The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race, gender, physical limitation, sexual orientation or religious belief, with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.
7. Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships and interact successfully with diverse instructional support services and administrative staff, including perceiving the needs and concerns of others; assisting others in resolving conflicts; motivating others; and designing programs to assist others in meeting organizational goals.

Notice of Nondiscrimination:
Evergreen Public Schools 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
Cale Piland
Director of Athletics/Activities
13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr.
P.O. Box 8910
Vancouver, WA 98668-8910
Telephone: (360) 604-4430
Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Cate Winters
Health Services Manager
13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr.
P.O. Box 8910
Vancouver, WA 98668-8910
Telephone: (360) 604-6711
Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Tracy Thompson
Senior Director Human Resources
13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr.
P.O. Box 8910
Vancouver, WA 98668-8910
Telephone: (360) 604-4014