English Language Arts/Tier II Intervention Teacher-Jr High, Grades 6-8

                                                        WAHLUKE SCHOOL DISTRICT #73

                                                                    MATTAWA, WA

                                                            Job Posting/Description

Position Available:             English Language Arts/Tier II Intervention Teacher, Wahluke Jr. High School, Gr. 6-8

Reports To:                         Building Principal

Classification:                    Certificated Position; FLSA Exempt

Employee                           Union representation available by Wahluke Education Association (WEA)

Representative                       

Group:                                  

Salary Range:                    Wahluke WEA Salary Schedule

Assignment:   To provide both core ELA instruction as well as additional instruction to identified students using District core and supplemental curriculum in core content areas, emphasis on English Language Arts. Use best practice along with, but not limited to, LLI Leveled Literacy Intervention.

Monitor and assess student progress using formative assessments and design appropriate lessons based on student need. Collect and enter student data using prescribed methods. 

Responsible for the learning experience for students; demonstrates knowledge of subject matter, demonstrates competency in instructional skills; informs students of their progress; handles classroom discipline and attendance problems; evaluates in terms of planned goals and revises instruction as a result of the evaluation. Use of technology in the day to day instructional model expected. Perform all assigned duties and responsibilities consistent with state regulations, district policies and procedures and building practices.

Major Responsibilities:  This list of major responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

1. Implement state essential learning 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 classroom discipline and attendance problems.
4. Implement district curriculum, effectively implement district initiatives.
5. Implement ELL strategies as needed.
6. 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
7. Provides for individual differences in the learning needs of students, provides a classroom climate which is based upon mutual respect, rapport, fairness and consistency to provide equitable opportunities for success for all students.
8. Interacts positively with students, professional associates, parents and patrons of the school district
9. Participates in staff development activities
10. Refer students for alternative services as provided by the District (ELL, Reading, Special Education, SEL).
11. Ability to analyze student data to inform instruction.
12. Attend/supervise student field trips.
13. Participate in curriculum review and design.
14. Effectively collaborate with department and grade level teachers.
15. Implement a variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives.
16. Diagnose and evaluate student abilities and progress in a timely and consistent manner.
17. Performs job related, non-teaching duties
18. Participates as a team member in planning curriculum, instruction and procedures
19. Ability to take initiative to meet specified goals and outcomes.
20. Provide guidance and supervise instructional aides if so assigned.
21. Serve on committees as assigned.
22. Maintain professional student boundaries.
23. Remain current on instructional practices in education.  

 Qualifications:

1. Valid Washington Teaching Certificate, K-8/Elementary Education or English required, ELL Endorsement preferred.
2. Bilingual Spanish Speaking Preferred.
3. Successful teaching experience preferred.
4. Successful experience implementing Study Sync curriculum
5. Successful experience implementing G.L.A.D., SIOP and/or CM instructional strategies preferred; training helpful. 
6. Understanding of Whole Brain teaching strategies and successful incorporation into instructional delivery preferred.
7. Understanding/Knowledge of 5D CEL Instructional Frameworks and ability to incorporate dimensions in daily teaching practices.  
8. Knowledge of/training in Safe & Civil Schools, PBIS, and/or Character Strong  programs preferred.
9. Technology proficient or ability to gain proficiency to integrate technology into the instructional delivery and for communications and reporting purposes.
10. Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds
11. Knowledge of age-appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum standards, education code, appropriate instructional subjects.
12. Ability to instruct students and manage behavior.
13. Able to work in a calm, efficient, safe manner.
14. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.
15. Able and expected to attend work as scheduled.
16. Able to model appropriate professional behavior.
17. Ability to solve practical problems, apply appropriate judgment, and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists.
18. Ability to maintain the confidentiality of student and district records required. 
19. By order of the Governor, all K-12 employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or to have an approved medical or religious exemption on file with the district. 

 The Wahluke School District #73 complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate on a basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorable discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in our programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated your groups.  Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to; Athletic Director, Title IX Coordinator at jhaak@wahluke.net or (509)932-4477; Civil Rights Coordinator, HR Director at lleitz@wahluke.net or (509)932-4565: Section 504 Compliance, Student Support Services Director at dgarza@wahluke.net or (509)932-4565.  School District address:  411 E. Saddle Mt. Dr., Mattawa, WA  99349