HS Biology Teacher
The Cle Elum-Roslyn School District is accepting applications for a HS Biology Teacher for a 1 year non-continuing position.
Definition of Position: Certified teachers carry out the position performance requirements essential to provide the necessary services to students in the Cle Elum-Roslyn School District. The individual in this position will play a critical role not only in the education of our youth, but also in the continual evaluation and improvement of curriculum and continual improvement of teaching and learning strategies.
POSITION INFORMATION: This position is for the 2020-2021 school year and is non-continuing.
Reports To: High School Principal
Required Qualifications:
- Washington State Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsements for the position being considered.
- Documented successful and effective teaching, substitute teaching and/or student teaching experience.
- Technical and working knowledge of Washington State learning standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Documented successful and effective experience working with and teaching children in science and/or reading, writing and math.
- Verifiable successful experience working with and/or teaming with other adults/teachers.
- Multiple endorsements that allow the individual to teach multiple and different courses.
- Masters Degree and teaching endorsement in English, Language Arts, reading, math and/or science, in addition to the endorsement(s) required for initial hire.
- Understanding of or experience with character education programs, PBIS, Make Your Day or other similar culture building programs.
Essential Job Related Activities:
- Fulfill all teaching assignments
- Knowledge of the Washington State learning standards for grades and subjects to be taught
- Identify the learning needs of individual students
- Establish learning objectives and outcomes consistent with individual pupil’s learning needs and the Washington State grade level learning standards
- Select and/or create instructional lessons to appropriately support district-adopted and supplementary learning resources
- Plan and develop a variety of instructional experiences appropriate to the specified learning objectives and outcomes
- Conduct an effective instructional plan for individual or small group
- Integrate technology into the curriculum
- Differentiate instruction for a wide variety of student learning
- Assess pupils’ achievement and use that assessment data to inform instruction
- Maintain accurate records of student information and assessment data with the ability to access the information readily as needed or as requested
- Maintain effective communication with staff and families
- Organize the physical setting of the classroom so it contributes to learning and keep classroom materials well organized
- Provide a climate conducive to student learning
- Develop and maintain clear standards for student conduct with appropriate disciplinary plans
- Understand and practice contemporary pedagogical practices such as developmentally appropriate practices, contextual teaching, integrated curriculum, inclusion practices, classroom based assessment, alternative assessment practices, individualized programs, global/multi-cultural education, differentiated instruction, and integration of Washington State learning standards with current curricular materials
- Remain pedagogically current through continuing professional development
- Communicate effectively using district supported print and electronic media and related applications
- Subscribe to the professional code of ethics for educators
- Maintain an understanding of Affirmative Action, Title IX, and handicapped regulations
- Possess and practice strong interpersonal skills with a wide variety of people both inside and outside the organization (staff, parents, community members, other agencies)
- Be a positive professional team member who works in a collaborative manner
- Meet multiple demands in pressure situations and maintain high levels of quality work
- Maintain strict confidentiality of student information; know and abide by FERPA rules-
- Communicate clearly; orally and in writing
- Regularly demonstrate professionalism in appearance, actions, decisions, and overall performance
- Work with minimal supervision and be flexible
Position is open until filled.
EOE