INTERNAL POSTING ONLY UNTIL 4:00 PM, 04/05/2021

DATE RANGE: 07/14/2021 - 08/06/2021, M-F

HOURS: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM

PAY: Curriculum Rate

Minimum Qualifications:

• A valid Washington State teaching certificate or certification in process through OSPI with English, English Language Arts, or Mid-Level Humanities endorsement.
• Demonstrated strong skills and background in current trends, instructional methods and strategies in teaching students.
• Demonstrated evidence of effective classroom management skills.
• Demonstrated evidence of effectively working with students, parents and staff.
• Knowledge of appropriate content standards and ability to integrate into classroom instruction.
• Demonstrated ability to modify instruction to improve student learning through the use of formative, summative, and performance assessment strategies.
• Advanced ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and through the use of technology.
• Candidate has not received notice of nonrenewal from the Ridgefield School District pursuant to RCW 28A.405.220

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful teaching experience at the middle school level

• Successful experience implementing inclusive practices with students with disabilities

• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships and connect with students with a variety of backgrounds and interests

• Experience and disposition to work in a team teaching arrangement, specifically to support struggling student populations

Essential Functions:

• Facilitate student attainment of prescribed standards in English Language Arts, empowering students with superior skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and thinking
• Collaborate with content and disciplinary teammates to provide a consistent, guaranteed and viable learning experience for all students
• Establish a student learning environment based on positive, high expectations, mutual trust and respect, and relentless pursuit of knowledge and skill development
• Implement building-wide Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support plan and practices
• Work with a team of educators that is committed to the notion that all students can learn at high levels and teams teachers are the primary cause of that learning
• Subscribe to the belief that “student success is a teacher’s paramount responsibility”
• Treat co-workers, supervisors, students, parents, and others with dignity and respect at all times
• Work and plan cooperatively and collaboratively as a part of a professional learning community
• Maintain familiarity with education research and developments in the education profession, and integrate proven and research based teaching techniques that will maximize student learning.
• Model high character for students both in and out of assignment, and practice the behaviors that are expected of our students
• Prepare teaching materials and related reports (i.e. grades, attendance, assessment results, interventions, etc.) for implementing lessons and documenting student progress
• Assess student progress, expectations, goals, etc. to provide feedback to students, parents, and administration
• Maintain records and submit reports as required or appropriate
• Participate in staff development aligned with School and District initiatives
• Participate in a variety of meetings to develop systems for student success, support individual student progress, and plan for school-wide improvement
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance and hours of operation as set by the assigned building/location to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

APPLY AT:  www.ridgefieldsd.org

                                           Notice of Nondiscrimination

Ridgefield School District No.122 complies with all state and federal rules and regulations and provides equal opportunity in programs and employment and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin/language, marital status, HIV/Hepatitis C status, sex, sexual orientation-including gender expression or identity, creed, religion, age, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.  

Ridgefield School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services and activities. For information regarding translation services, bilingual education or inquiries regarding compliance procedures, contact Chris Griffith, Title IX/Section 504/ADA Coordinator, 510 Pioneer St., Ridgefield, WA 98642, (360) 619-1304, or by email at chris.griffith@ridgefieldsd.org