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Posting will remain open until filled. Priority consideration for applications received by May 12, 2024.
HC welcomes faculty who are committed to using or learning to use evidence-based practices to improve the success of our racially, ethnically, linguistically, and socioeconomically diverse students and close equity gaps experienced by students from historically minoritized groups. We strongly encourage members of historically minoritized groups, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs and of our diverse students and service district.THE OPPORTUNITY
Highline College (HC) is seeking qualified applicants for one full-time, Lecture faculty position for the BAS Elementary Education department. The successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to use equity-minded approaches to teaching and learning including designing curriculum, pedagogy, and assessments relevant to students; valuing what students already know; and empowering students to demonstrate knowledge in multiple ways as appropriate for the discipline and program. Candidates should be able and excited to teach courses for the BAS in Elementary Education including: ELA Methods Reading Methods, Social and Legal Foundations, Language and Culture, Planning Instruction, Assessment, Professional Leadership and Advocacy, and take on full responsibility of residency supervision.
HC welcomes faculty with a commitment to excellence in teaching and the success of all students. HC faculty value self-reflective practice and continued professional growth. We strive to cultivate a welcoming and supportive learning environment for our diverse students, including a significant number of students who transition from our very large non-credit ESL program to credit-bearing certificate and degree programs. Candidates representing all aspects of diversity are encouraged to apply.To grow our workforce, we seek to applicants who demonstrate that they:Professional Responsibilities - Address these in your cover letter
Please address the following responsibilities in your cover letter. If you don’t have experience in an academic setting, please address them within the context of your professional experience:
Duties and Responsibilities
Please address the following in your application. If you don’t have experience in an academic setting, please address within the framework of your professional experience:
Teach courses for the BAS in Elementary Education as needed including:
Incorporate an equity-minded approach to teaching and learning;
Provide on-campus and/or online instruction in (discipline) designed to promote effective learning;
Create a positive learning environment for students using diverse teaching methods to support and enhance student success;
Advise students in planning their educational programs and in selecting courses;
Participate in department, division, and other College activities, including College governance;
Participate in faculty development opportunities related to discipline, program, and/or methods of teaching;
Remain current in discipline(s)/program(s), including participating in the design, assessment, review and revision of courses, where appropriate, in response to developments in the field;
Participate in advisory committee meetings, promote effective advisory committee participation, and nominate and orient new department members to these committees; maintain relevant certifications; assist in program-specific accreditation.
Provide support for program and state required assessments including interventions to support struggling students;
Attend Required Program Related Conferences:
AACTE;
WACTE;
others as needed.
Participate in program-wide recruitment and promotion;
Participate in curriculum alignment and revision to meet PESB accreditation requirements;
Participate in regular department, supervisor, and individual check-in meetings;
Direct supervision of assigned residency students and provide support for program and state required assessments including interventions to support struggling students;
Help solve field- based problems;
Meet to discuss expectations and plan the student teaching experience;
Maintain close communication with Candidates throughout the year and provide feedback in a timely manner;
Communicate with the Candidates and Field Director about any concerns or issues related to the progress of the Candidates;
In accordance with the Residency Supervisor Agreement and Residency Supervisor Handbook, provide guidance, mentoring, effective supervision, and constructive feedback of teaching practices;
Evaluate the Candidates at regular intervals through in-person lesson observations, assessment, and post observation debriefs. Provide written feedback as well as narrative summaries of lesson observations and lesson plans using the Informal Observation form and provide verbal feedback via post-observation debriefs using the Post-Observation Conference Reflection form. Provide guidance throughout each quarter to formally evaluate according to standards of the Formal Evaluation form. Facilitate field seminars with small groups of Candidates during the teaching internship. Collaborate with mentor teachers via regular triad meetings with the teacher candidate and one-on-one meetings.
Minimum Qualifications:
Have, or ability to obtain, a Master's Degree in education or related field from an institution with regional accreditation or its international equivalent (pending degrees must be verified by a letter from the granting institution); AND
Minimum of 3 years of K-8 experience teaching in public schools and/or higher education; AND
Demonstrated knowledge of WA State Learning Standards K-8.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience teaching in higher education and/or providing professional development in teaching and learning;
Experience supervising and/or supporting pre-service teachers including observing lessons and providing feedback;
Bilingual or multilingual;
Significant experience working in multicultural/diverse environments;
Demonstrated commitment to culturally responsive and equity minded best practices in education to support diverse, multicultural, and first generation students in attaining their goal of becoming teachers;
Knowledge of state education certification requirements including edTPA , current or recent experience as an edTPA calibrated scorer;
Doctoral degree in education or related field.
ABOUT HIGHLINE COLLEGE
Established in 1961, Highline College is a comprehensive community college providing certificates as well as associate’s and bachelor’s degrees in high-quality academic transfer pathways, workforce training, and Adult Basic Education. Highline College is the most diverse community college in Washington State and one of the most diverse in the United States. Highline’s commitment to equity and social justice drives our collective work.
LOCATION: Highline College is in a diverse community just 15 minutes south of downtown Seattle, with easy access to a dynamic urban arts scene, world-class cultural and sporting events, and unsurpassed outdoor recreation opportunities. The college annually serves more than 16,500 students, and with over 70% students of color, representing 35 nations and more than 100 languages, Highline has been consistently ranked as one of the most diverse colleges in the nation.
HIGHLINE COLLEGE OFFERS:
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SALARY, CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT, APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
A standard 170-day contract is written annually for the period of September to June. Late contracts will be prorated on the basis of work days remaining in the contract year. This position is exempt from the overtime pay requirements of The Fair Labor Standards Act.
This is a union represented position subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement. Salary, retirement, medical and insurance benefits are provided in accordance with state regulations and may be subject to change in accordance with legislative mandates and collective bargaining agreements. Additional information on benefits can be found at https://fortress.wa.gov/hca/pebbhealthplan/compare.aspx.
Conditions of Employment:
Prior to employment, the candidate must complete a sexual misconduct declaration form, and pass a sexual misconduct check.
If hired you will be required to provide proof that you are either 1) a U.S. citizen, or 2) an immigrant whose status permits you to lawfully work in this country.
Completion of academic degree(s) will be verified through receipt of official transcripts at the time of hire.
Please be aware that the College hiring authorities reserve the right to hire one or more candidates, and may exercise the option to make a hiring decision prior to the conclusion of the recruitment process.Recruitment: Positions posted on SBCTC, Inside Higher Ed, HERC; other places identified by committees/departments; committee/department members encouraged to share posts in professional networks.APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/highline NEED APPLICATION HELP?
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HIGHLINE COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERHighline College is an equal opportunity employer. The College is committed to enhancing the diversity of our faculty and staff, as well as our student population. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientations, and gender identity diversity. We strongly encourage applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legal protected status.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
The College complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants needing accommodations in the application process in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources office at (206) 592-3812. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may dial 711 to place a call through Washington Relay, the state's free telecommunication access service. TITLE IX POLICYHighline College complies with Title IX regulations. For details on our policies, see our website https://humanresources.highline.edu/faculty-and-staff/policies/title-ix/
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The college provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types).
The Title IX Coordinator, Danielle Slota, can be reached at (206) 592-3600 or DSlota@Highline.edu. 2400 S. 240th St. Des Moines, WA 98198. Building 12, President’s Office.
The 504 Coordinator, Jenni Sandler, can be reached at (206) 592-3474 or JSandler@Highline.edu. 2400 S. 240th St. Des Moines, WA 98198. Building 25, 5th Floor.
The Chief Human Resources Officer, Melanie Lawson, can be reached at (206) 592-3320 or MLawson@Highline.edu. 2400 S. 240th St. Des Moines, WA 98198. Building 12, Human Resources.
You can receive this information in an alternate format by contacting Access Services (206) 592-3857; TTY (206) 870-4853.
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$51k-104k (estimate)
04/28/2024
07/02/2024
g.goddard.edu
Seattle, WA
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