Teacher - Sped Functional Academics - 20243510

This positions serves students in grade Kindergarten through 2nd grade.
*Total Possible Salary Range: $66,110 - $124,606/yr
Contracted Days: 183
FTE - 1.0
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Washington Endorsement - Special Education
Thorough knowledge of subject areas taught.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Ability to organize time and materials effectively.
Ability to be flexible.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents and volunteers in a diverse environment.
Ability to incorporate literacy instruction into other areas of instruction.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Master's Degree.
Experience teaching in an urban public school system.
CLASS SPECIFICATION IDENTIFYING INFORMATION
Job Title: Teacher
Classification Level: Teacher Salary Schedule
Reports to: Building Administrator
SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT
Under general direction of the building administrator, is responsible for planning, providing, and evaluating varied learning experiences of students in cooperation with other staff members, parents, and the public.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Makes long and short-range plans for each subject area of instruction.
Thorough knowledge of subject areas taught.
Provides for individual differences in the learning needs of students.
Demonstrates subject mastery.
Provides a classroom climate which is based on mutual respect, rapport, fairness and consistency.
Demonstrates competency in instructional skills.
Evaluates in terms of planned goals and revises instruction as a result of the evaluation.
Informs pupils of their progress in terms of the objectives set for the lesson or course of study.
Interacts positively with students, professional associates, and patrons of the school district.
Meets classes, renders accurate reports, performs assigned duties punctually.
Adjusts to varied situations, demands, and new instructional concepts.
Fulfills job-related non-teaching duties.
Directs student teachers, paraeducators, pupil tutors, Option C students, methods class students, and parent volunteers when such personnel are accepted to enhance the instructional program.
Handles student discipline and attendant problems.
The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in a regular school building.
FLSA: Exempt AFFILIATION: CPEA
JOB CLASS: Classroom Teacher WORK YEAR: 183 days
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303. (NOTE: All associated background check fees are the employee's responsibility.) The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment.
Insurance Benefits
Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long term disability and basic life insurance benefits.
Clover Park School District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees for information on available benefit options.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Plan. For eligibility information, check on the link to the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Clink on the link https://www.drs.wa.gov/plan/dcp/ for information on 457 plan (DCP) with the Department of Retirement Systems.
To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan, employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.
*Clover Park School District total possible pay consists of base salary plus the following:
Building Centered Responsibility - 5 days
District Centered Responsibility - 2.5 days
Event Responsibility - 1 day
Attendance required for compensation of responsibility pay (building-centered, district-centered, and event).
Equal Opportunity Employer
Clover Park 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. Address correspondence to one of the following individuals who have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination at Clover Park School District, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr., SW, Lakewood, WA 98499-1341: Title IX Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154, Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154, Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154