CERTIFICATED POSITION OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT

            ****DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: MAY 15, 2008****

 

 

            

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Job #2107

 

POSITION:                                                                            LOCATION:

INTERMEDIATE TEACHER (5th GRADE)                      STILLWATER ELEMENTARY

                                                                                                CARNATION, WA  98014

 

POSITION REPORTS TO:                                                  POSITION START DATE:

AMY WRIGHT, PRINCIPAL                                              2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR

 

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating a variety of learning experiences for students in cooperation with other staff members.  Perform all assigned duties and responsibilities consistent with state regulations, district policies and procedures and building practices.

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.   Implements state essential learnings and district standards.

2.   Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter and competency in instructional practices

3.   Informs students of their progress in terms of objectives set for the lesson or study course, handles student discipline and attendance problems

4.   Evaluates in terms of planned goals and revises instruction as a result of the evaluation, makes long and short range plans for each subject area of instruction

5.   Provides for individual differences in the learning needs of students, provides a classroom climate which is based upon mutual respect, rapport, fairness and consistency

6.   Interacts positively with students, professional associates, parents, and patrons of the school district

7.   Participates in staff development activities

8.   Helps coordinate and fully participates in Outdoor Environmental Education Camp

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.         Hold a valid Washington State teaching certificate for the elementary level; if certificate is endorsed, endorsement must be for the subject(s) taught; out of state candidates must meet Washington State requirements

2.         Experience in teaching at the 4th or 5th grade elementary level preferred.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

  1. All District employees shall undergo criminal records check, including a fingerprint check by both the State Patrol and FBI.          
  2. All District employees shall sign an Authorization and Release of Information form relating to prior school district employment.                            

                                                                                                                                                                                                            (OVER)

 

 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

WORK DAYS/HOURS:        182 days (183 days for teachers new to the District)

7 hrs, 30 min (includes 30 minute duty-free lunch)

SALARY:                               Certificated salary schedule for 2008-09

BENEFITS:                            District provides a pro-rata FTE share of state insurance benefit entitlement to go towards payment of premiums for medical, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Applications may be obtained from and returned to the Human Resources Office (425) 844-4500.  Address questions to the Human Resources Office.  Office hours are 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM weekdays.

 

The following materials must be received by the closing date to make a complete application file:

1.      Completed application form

2.      Letter of interest for specific open position

3.      Current resume

4.      Letter answering the four questions listed at the top of the back page of application form

5.      Up-to-date college or university placement file.  If you do not have an up-to-date placement file, please state in your cover letter that you are not submitting a placement file.  In this case, three or more professional letters of recommendation will be accepted in lieu of a placement file

6.      Transcripts of all college/university work    (copies accepted)

7.      Two confidential professional reference forms sent directly to the district by individuals selected by the applicant   (may be individuals who have written to the placement file)

8.      Copy of Washington State certification

 

SELECTION TIMETABLE:

May 1, 2008                                                                Position Opening Announced

May 15, 2008                                                              Deadline for Applications

 

All candidates will be notified of their status by mail after the position had been filled.  All application materials will be reviewed by a screening committee.  Those applicants judged to most nearly meet the requirements of the position will be invited to the district for an interview.  The interview process may require a demonstration of knowledge and/or skills.  Selection of the successful candidate will be made following interviews.

 

In the event the person hired leaves for any reason during their first sixty days, the district may fill the vacancy from the field of applicants for this position.  Riverview School District will consider applications from individuals wishing to share a position.

 

LOCATION OF DISTRICT:

Riverview School District is located forty minutes from Seattle in east King County.  Nestled in the beautiful Snoqualmie Valley, the district schools are easily accessible to Bellevue, Redmond, Woodinville, and other eastside neighborhoods.

 

THE RIVERVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT COMPLIES WITH ALL FEDERAL AND STATE RULES AND REGULATIONS AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, INCLUDING GENDER IDENTITY, OR DISABILITY. INQUIRIES REGARDING COMPLIANCE AND/OR GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES MAY BE DIRECTED TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT’S TITLE IX/RCW 28A.640 COMPLIANCE OFFICER, ANTHONY SMITH, AND/OR SECTION 504/ADA COORDINATOR, JOHN MARK, AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS OR PHONE NUMBER.  RIVERVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT IS A SMOKE-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT.

 

For information on other jobs in our district, visit our website at www.riverview.wednet.edu.