Vancouver School District - Vancouver, WA

posted 24 days ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Vancouver, WA
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

This is a full-time teaching position for the 2024-25 school year at Vancouver Public Schools (VPS). The posting period is open until filled, and the position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The district conducts confidential reference checks and requires a criminal background investigation as part of the selection process. Resumes should highlight education, relevant experience, and skills pertinent to the position.

Responsibilities

  • Implements and prepares lesson plans.
  • Integrates technology into planning, learning, and required record-keeping activities including IEPs using IEP Online.
  • Delivers instruction using the prescribed curriculum and provides for individual differences.
  • Implements effective teaching strategies related to the individualized learning needs and developmental stage of students.
  • Effectively teaches students of varying abilities.
  • Gains the respect and confidence of students, parents, and staff through modeling appropriate demeanor, behavior, and attire.
  • Develops favorable relationships with students; listens to, cares for, and works collaboratively with them.
  • Relates positively to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds; different learning styles, and various disabilities.
  • Maintains classroom discipline through use of effective classroom management skills.
  • Maintains appropriate student records.
  • Communicates student progress to parents, as directed.
  • Works as an effective member of the grade/content area team, staff, and community to evaluate and improve student learning.
  • Cooperates as a professional team member and performs faculty duties including student supervision.
  • Actively engages students in using technology in individual and collaborative learning activities.
  • Maintains regular and punctual attendance and hours of operation as set by the assigned building/location.

Requirements

  • Valid Washington State teaching certificate appropriate for the assignment.
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning; Master's degree preferred.
  • Successful teaching experience with special education students, preferred.
  • Ability to develop and implement behavior intervention programs.
  • Knowledge of effective behavior intervention strategies and ability to implement Behavior Intervention Plans.
  • Ability to coordinate a team consisting of staff assistants and/or community resources.
  • Demonstrates ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral form.
  • Possesses enthusiasm toward teaching and student learning.
  • Experience with employing a precise behavioral management system for students within a positive learning environment.
  • Uses appropriate disciplinary procedures, establishes clear parameters for student behavior, responds properly when problems occur, and helps students toward self-discipline.
  • Ability to assess needs of students, prescribe, and implement effective lessons to meet identified needs.
  • Experience in writing behavioral objectives based upon students' individual needs.
  • Experience with employing the procedures of daily continuous measurement for maintaining adequate and current progress records.
  • Ability to utilize and evaluate interpretive feedback.
  • Experience in administering and interpreting a wide variety of diagnostic tools relevant to the students to be served.
  • Familiarization with state standards and testing.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with students and their parents who are culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse.
  • Advanced ability to use technology as an effective communication, planning, and instructional tool.
  • Willingness to participate in professional development courses aligned with the school and district initiatives.

Benefits

  • Salary range: $62,925 - $118,608 (commensurate upon FTE, degree, credits and experience).
  • Additional compensation may include TRI professional learning, extended year days, extra appendix E supplemental days, and professional development reimbursement.
  • Employees who are anticipated to work at least 630 hours may be eligible for health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, and disability insurance benefits.
  • Employees may be eligible for retirement benefits through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
  • Includes paid time off, sick, personal, religious, military, and bereavement leave.
  • Sick Leave: 8 hours per month (part-time employee accrual will be proportionate to their FTE).
  • Personal Leave: 3 days per school year.
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