BURLINGTON-EDISON HIGH SCHOOL

The Burlington-Edison School District is seeking qualified applicants to teach Health 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 1150 students.

PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES:

· Valid Washington State certification with Health endorsement or Career and Technical Education certificate with Family and Consumer Sciences Education endorsement preferred.

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

· Knowledge of the Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements, performance based

assessment and ability to incorporate School-To-Work into coursework.

· 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.

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

· 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.

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

· Preference for applicant with experience and/o r knowledge to effectively lead extracurricular and/or coaching activities.

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 and orderly, productive learning environment and, if applicable, during team sports and/or extracurricular activities serve as a positive role model and manager.

· 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 contracts 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:

· Letters of interest and applications will be accepted until 4:00 PM, Friday, May 9, 2008. Applications materials are available at the address and phone number listed above or on our website, www.be.wednet.edu.

· Selection will be 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.