CERTIFICATED POSITION OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT

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

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JOB #2090

POSITION: LOCATION:

LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER CEDARCREST HIGH SCHOOL

DUVALL, WA 98019

POSITION REPORTS TO: POSITION BEGINS:

CLARENCE LAVARIAS, PRINCIPAL 2008-09 SCHOOL YEAR

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating a learning experience in English (emphasis on writing, literature, speech); demonstrates ability to integrate state essential learnings into daily instruction; demonstrates knowledge of subject matter, demonstrates competency in instructional skills; informs students of their progress; handles student discipline and attendance problems; evaluates in terms of planned goals and revises instruction accordingly.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Makes long and short range plans for subject area of instruction

2. Provides for individual differences in the learning needs of students

3. Provides a classroom climate which is based upon mutual respect, rapport, fairness, and consistency

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

5. Performs job related, non-teaching duties

6. Participates in staff development activities

7. Attends staff meetings, department meetings, and serves on building committees as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Hold a valid Washington State teaching certificate for the appropriate grade level (out of state candidates must meet Washington State certification requirements). If certificate is endorsed, endorsement must be for the subject and grade level taught.

2. Experience in teaching at the high school level in subject(s) specified for the position.

OTHER DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:

1. Certificate endorsements in other subject areas

2. Experience in teaching high school Honors and/or Advanced Placement classes

2. Possess a demonstrated ability to work effectively with students and to carry out the instructional program

3. Have the ability to work as a team member with the principals, teachers, and all other staff members

4. Ability to serve in the extra-curricular activities program

(OVER)

REQUIREMENTS:

1. All District employees shall undergo a 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.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Work Year: 2008-09 School Year

Work Hours: 7 hrs, 30 min (includes 30 min duty-free lunch)

Salary: Certificated salary schedule for 2007-2009

Benefits: District provides a pro-rata FTE share of state insurance benefit entitlement to go towards payment of premiums for medical, dental, vision insurances

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 to 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. 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 all Washington State certificates held

SELECTION TIMETABLE:

February 11, 2008 Position Opening Announced

February 15, 2008 Deadline for Applications

All candidates will be notified of their status by mail after the position has 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.