Minimum Qualifications:

• A valid Washington State teaching certificate or certification in process through OSPI with Special Education endorsement.
• Successful experience working with youth
• Successful experience working with diverse populations
• Familiarity with a wide variety of teaching techniques which are used to maximize student learning
• Demonstrated evidence of effective classroom management
• Ability to work cooperatively with students and their parents who are culturally, racially and linguistically diverse
• Knowledge of appropriate content standards and ability to integrate into classroom instruction 
• Advanced ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and through the use of technology
• Comfortable working in a collaborative environment in a program focused on improving student learning. 

 

Essential Functions:

• Utilize teacher plans that teachers provide
• Willingness to accept positions with little notice
• Be willing to work at any building and within any grade level, content or program depending on need
• Teaches assigned content with a high degree of skills which may include an assignment to a combination grade-level classroom;
• Maintain familiarity with education research and developments in the education process, and integrate proven and research bases teaching techniques that will maximize student learning
• Integrates technology into learning
• Works as an enthusiastic part of a learning-centered environment believing that each student can learn
• Maintains effective, positive classroom management
• Provides a safe environment and handles discipline in a positive manner
• Work and plans cooperatively and collaboratively 
• Willingness to participate in professional development courses aligned with the school and district initiatives, if requested 
• Treat co-workers, supervisors, students, parents, and others with dignity and respect at all times
• Participate actively in grade level PLC, collecting and using data
• Serve as a positive role model for students both in and out of assignment, and practice the behaviors that are expected of our students
• 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

 $173.81 per/day; $114.76 per/half day

 

                                                              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 Michael Baskette, Title IX/Section 504/ADA Coordinator, 510 Pioneer St., Ridgefield, WA 98642, (360) 619-1348, or by email at michael.baskette@ridgefieldsd.org