Tonasket School District
Position Opening: High School CTE - AG Teacher
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The Tonasket setting is rural with magnificent topography of mountains and valleys. The Okanogan River, part of the Columbia River system, flows through the town of Tonasket. There are many lakes in the area, some large and others quite small. The climate is best described as semi-arid with four definite seasons.
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Focused on learning and linking learning to life.
Embrace a welcoming and collaborative school climate that encourages staff and student initiative, dynamic learning, a sense of community, and ethical decision-making, while promoting and valuing mutual respect, safety, health, and our rural heritage.
The Tonasket School District is currently looking to fill a High School CTE-AG Teacher position starting in the 2021/22 school year.
The Tonasket School District is now accepting in and out of district applications for:
HS CTE - AG Teacher
APPLICATION PERIOD:
In-district requests close March 25, 2021
Open until filled for out of district applications.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
To request a transfer (within classification), submit a letter of interest to Anitra Atchison in the district office.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
To apply for this position, applicants must complete the on-line application and submit materials through the online system. Go to the district鈥檚 website at the link below. Instructions for completing the on-line application are found on the Employment link. Please call the district office at 509-486-2126 for help if needed.
JOB DESCRIPTION
High School CTE-AG Teacher
DEPARTMENT: High School
REPORTS TO: High School Principal
WORK DAYS: Full Time, Monday - Friday
SUMMARY
This position is a challenging and exciting opportunity for a highly skilled teacher to help high school students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible young men and women. This teacher is expected to advise student leadership and incorporate those skills in career and technical education. The first preference is for agricultural education with an emphasis in agriculture sciences. Other CTE endorsements to be considered may be in business or family and consumer science. A stipend is provided for the extra student leadership time and travel.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned.)
Teach career and technical education (CTE)
Fiscal management of the CTE program.
Work as a liaison with local agencies to provide a variety of services for youth.
Teaches district-approved curriculum.
Meets with and instructs students toward their individual needs and deficits.
Prepares students for success on State and District required tests.
Creates and maintains a classroom and building environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
Encourages students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior.
Assists in the development and maintains Individual Student Learning Plans for low functioning students.
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and communicates these objectives to students.
Uses a variety of informative and summative classroom assessments to address student needs.
Analyzes state assessment data (i.e. test specs and release items) as well as district NWEA data to build lessons to address student deficits.
Provides ongoing assessment of student skill levels and progress.
Maintains thorough student files and records according to WAC and district requirements.
Orders and secures necessary curriculum and supportive materials.
Assists in developing a collaborative environment among staff and also students.
Engages in staff development plans and models.
Instruct advisory curriculum pertaining to 21st century standards and career planning.
Recruit advisory board members that support the CTE frameworks.
Attend professional development opportunities/conferences.
Attend a minimum of three advisory board meetings.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises classrooms, buildings, and students.
Supervises after school activities and student leadership contests/conferences.
Supervises instructional aides, volunteers, and other contracted instructors.
OTHER IMPORTANT SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Excellent communication skills with youth and adults.
Deep reservoir of patience.
Keeps calm and clear-headed under pressure.
Knows and understands group and individual problem-solving techniques.
Understands elements of group dynamics.
Understands cultural and poverty issues with regards to individuals and families.
True sense of caring for the success and needs of youth.
Sense of humor.
Can balance professional and personal demands on time and activities.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Has experience, interest, knowledge and ability to teach in a wide range of subject areas
Ability and experience in developing Individual Learning Plans
Experience in using data and assessment results to drive instruction
Experience working with youth who have unique learning styles and needs
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement (9-12) or develop a plan to gain endorsement. Additional High School endorsements recommended. Vocational Certification or the ability to get a Conditional/Emergency Certification with the intent to get a renewable Vocational Certification.
Washington State Driver鈥檚 License
Current or Pending First Aid Card
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
MANDATORY CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Successful clearance of the FBI and Washington State Patrol fingerprint background check.
Successful Washington State Sexual Misconduct clearance.
Completion of Federal I-9, Employment Verification Eligibility form.
Tonasket 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(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Steve McCullough, Superintendent, 35 HWY 20 East. Ph. 509-486-2126 email: smccullough@tonasket.wednet.edu
El Distrito Escolar de Tonasket no discrimina en cualquier programa o actividad sobre la base de sexo, raza, credo, religi贸n, color, origen nacional, edad, veterano o militar, orientaci贸n sexual, expresi贸n o identidad de g茅nero, discapacidad, o el uso de una perro gu铆a entrenado o animal de servicio y proporciona un acceso equitativo a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. El siguiente empleado(s) ha sido designado para manejar las preguntas y quejas por presunta discriminaci贸n: Steve McCullough, Superintente 35 HWY 20 East. Tel. 509-486-2126 correo electr贸nico: smccullough@tonasket.wednet.edu