BURLINGTON-EDISON HIGH SCHOOL

The Burlington-Edison School District is seeking qualified applicants to teach full-time Mathematics at Burlington-Edison High School beginning with the 2008-2009 school year. The district is located in Skagit County, Washington, approximately 70 miles north of Seattle on the I-5 corridor. Enrollment of the grades 9-12, AAA high school is approximately 1175 students.

PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES:

· Valid Washington State certification with appropriate endorsements in Mathematics. Must meet highly qualified status.

· Priority given to applicants meeting other qualifications who are fluent in Spanish.

· Comprehensive knowledge and application of Integrated mathematics instruction and methods for wide ranges of student abilities, grades 9-12.

· Evidence of leadership skills, positive human relation skills, and organizational/management skills.

· Demonstrated knowledge of the physical, psychological, and social characteristics of high school students.

· Knowledge of the Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements, performance based assessment and ability to incorporate School-To-Work into coursework.

· Knowledge of or amenable to learn, use and integrate the district’s technology strategies, systems and curriculum software programs as well as demonstrate knowledge of and integrate the District’s Technology Competencies.

· High degree of flexibility, scholarship, commitment to accomplishment, and enthusiasm for profession.

· Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and parents.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Effectively plan, implement, and evaluate instructional activities for all assignments to meet varied student aptitude and interest as well as district goals.

· Establish and maintain effective standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly and productive learning environment .

· Work cooperatively as a member of a building team to meet building and district goals and communicate effectively with students, staff and parents.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

· 182-day basic contract with fourteen additional days and supplemental contract for any extracurricular activities.

· Salary in accordance with current negotiated salary schedule.

· Medical, dental, and other insurance benefits are available from district-approved plans.

· This position is part of the local bargaining association.

· Pursuant to RCW 28A.405.070, job-sharing applications will be considered.

APPLICATION/SCREENING PROCEDURES:

· Applications and letters of interest from qualified individuals will be accepted until 4:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 14, 2008. Application materials available at address and phone above or on our website, www.be.wednet.edu.

· Interviews will be scheduled and selection made based on candidates’ area(s) of expertise and interests as they relate to the existing and future program development and the needs of the district.

· When hiring and promoting personnel, consideration is given to experience and performance in developing effective parent, family and community partnerships.