Pullman School District #267 Pullman, Washington

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: .6 FTE ENGLISH TEACHER (Grades 9-12)

DEFINITION OF POSITION: Directly responsible for the quality instruction of 9th-12th grade English

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: High School Principal

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Possess or be eligible for a Washington State Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in English • Successful teaching, substituting or student teaching experience in English

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Endorsements in other core academic subject areas • Experience teaching at the high school level • Experience with grades 9-12 curriculum as an instructor • Experience with advanced placement curriculum • Training in high school reading and writing programs • Evidence of participation in building and school committees and/or activities

ESSENTIAL JOB RELATED ACTIVITIES: • Fulfill all teaching assignments including grades 9 through 12 English • Knowledge of the Washington State Essential Learning Requirements and grade level expectations • Plan and develop quality instructional experiences regularly followed by appropriate assessment and feedback for students and parents • Select and/or create instructional lessons to appropriately support adopted materials  Organize individual, small, and large group learning activities as is appropriate to the students, subject matter, and outcomes desired • Differentiate instruction for a wide variety of student learning • Possess and practice strong instructional skills to assist struggling students  Maintain accurate records of student information and assessment data with the ability to access the information as needed or requested • Create a warm and inviting learning environment for students • Organize the physical setting to contribute to and model an environment conducive to learning • Understand the unique and varied needs of high school students • Manage student behaviors and classroom climate to foster a positive and safe environment both physically and emotionally • Recognize conditions that may lead to disciplinary concerns • Communicate effectively using district supported print and electronic media and related applications • Participate in required building and district activities with willingness to serve on district committees • Desire to lead, direct, or coach a co-curricular club or team - PULLMAN HIGH SCHOOL HAS COACHING AND ADVISOR OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE – CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Possess and practice strong interpersonal skills with a wide variety of people both inside and outside the organization (staff, parents, community members, other agencies) • Be a positive team builder who works in a collaborative manner • Meet multiple demands in pressure situations and maintain high levels of quality work • Maintain confidentiality • Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing • Regularly demonstrate professionalism in appearance, actions, decisions, and overall performance • Work with minimal supervision and be flexible

TERMS OF CONTRACT: • Salary: State Salary Schedule (placement based on experience and level of education) • Length of contract: 0.6 FTE, 180 days plus professional development days, continuing contract • Leaves/Benefits: As per district policy

The Pullman School District 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: Assistant Superintendent, Pullman School District Administrative Offices, 240 SE Dexter Street, Pullman, WA 99163, (509) 332-3144, [email protected]. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in the application process by contacting the Human Resources Manager at (509) 332-3584.

PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

6/12/2017