Job # 08-16           OPEN:      05/02/08 (Re-posting)

                                                                                                                              CLOSE:    05/16/08

                                                                                                                             

BURLINGTON-EDISON SCHOOL DISTRICT

7th/8th GRADE SCIENCE TEACHER, LEAVE REPLACEMENT, 1.0 FTE

WEST VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

The Burlington-Edison School District is seeking qualified applicants to teach full-time 7th/8th  grade Science at West View Elementary School for the 2008-09 school year.  This is a one-year leave replacement position only.   Burlington-Edison School District is located in Skagit County, Washington, and approximately 70 miles north of Seattle on the I-5 corridor. The enrollment of the K-8 school is approximately 410 students.

 

PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES:

·         Valid Washington State teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement(s).   Must meet highly qualified status.

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

·         Demonstrated knowledge of the physical, psychological and social characteristics of middle school-age students.

·         Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective classroom environment conducive to productive learning.

·         High degree of flexibility, scholarship, organizational skills and enthusiasm for profession and commitment to student accomplishments.

·         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 commitment to a continuing program of personal and professional growth.

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

·         Ability to pass Federal/State criminal history background clearance and all other mandated clearances.

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Successfully plan, implement and evaluate effective instructional methods in order to meet varied student aptitude and interests as well as district goals.

·         Establish and maintain effective standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, 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 assignments.

·         Salary in accordance with current negotiated salary agreement.

·         Medical, dental and other insurance benefits 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 PROCEDURES:

·         Applications and letters of interest will be accepted until 4:00 PM, Friday, May 16, 2008.  Application materials available at address and phone listed above or on our website, www.be.wednet.edu. 

·         Selection will be made based on candidates’ area(s) of expertise and interest 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.