Certificated Position Open

Conway School District No. 317 19710 State Route 534 Mount Vernon, WA 98274 360-445-5785 www.conway.k12.wa.us

FULL-TIME CERTIFICATED POSITION OPEN 2017-18 LEAVE REPLACEMENT 4th Grade Teacher Job Begins: 8/24/2017 Job Ends: 6/15/2018

The Conway School District is seeking an outstanding qualified candidate for the position of Leave Replacement 4th Grade Teacher for the 2017-18 school year. This is a non-continuing position.

QUALIFICATIONS:  A valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with an Elementary Education Endorsement  Successful teaching experience at the elementary school level, preferred.  Strong background and experience in integrating technology into the curriculum  Strong background in literacy development,  Communication skills in Spanish, desired.  Commitment to the goals and philosophy of the Conway School District.  Evidence of commitment to all students learning.  Knowledge of the Common Core State Standards.  Working knowledge of performance assessment.  Strong background in communication skills – reading, writing, and speech.  Knowledge of Marzano teaching framework

HIGHLY QUALIFIED REQUIREMENTS APPLY

The Superintendent or her designee may waive any of the above qualifications.

ABILITY TO:  Adapt teaching and methodology, style, and materials to individual students’ needs.  Employ multiple instructional strategies.  Organize, maintain, and manage a clean and safe classroom facility.  Effectively teach to a widely diverse group of elementary students.  Ability to supervise the work of instructional assistant (para educator) if assigned.  Ability to work in a professional learning Community with staff and community.

Conway School District Mission Statement: Building upon a tradition of quality education, our mission is to create a community of life-long learners and ensure individual success by providing a supportive educational environment through a committed partnership of staff, families and community. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact the Conway School District (360-445-5785) and request an application packet or visit our website for application materials at www.conway.k12.wa.us. All candidates must submit the following:  District Application Form  Letter of interest and resume  Contact information for three references, including current supervisor.

Application materials can emailed to Chris Pearson, Superintendent at [email protected]

POSITION OPENS: June 20, 2017 POSITION CLOSES: June 27, 2017

APPLICANT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT: Pursuant to Chapter 486, Laws of 1987, all applicants must complete the disclosure form provided by the district at the time of application.

BACKGROUND CHECK ON RECOMMENDED CANDIDATE: The district will also make a reference check inquiry on recommended candidates. According to 1992 legislation, ESHB 2581, all school employees with regularly scheduled unsupervised access to children are required to have a criminal background check, which includes fingerprints. Fingerprinting costs are the responsibility of the individual.

IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT REQUIREMENT: All new employees are required by law to submit documentation to the district proving eligibility to work in the USA by completing employment eligibility from within three (3) days of employment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All district employees are required to attend an HIV/HBV presentation or supply evidence of a similar course to the district. In addition, all employees are required to attend a Sexual Harassment and safe touching presentation.

Conway School District #317 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Chris Pearson, Superintendent, Conway School District, 19710 State Route 534, Mount Vernon, WA 98274. Phone 360-455-5785

Conway School District Mission Statement: Building upon a tradition of quality education, our mission is to create a community of life-long learners and ensure individual success by providing a supportive educational environment through a committed partnership of staff, families and community. CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS A SMOKE-FREE WORKPLACE

Conway School District Mission Statement: Building upon a tradition of quality education, our mission is to create a community of life-long learners and ensure individual success by providing a supportive educational environment through a committed partnership of staff, families and community.