Tonasket School District

Tonasket SD is a public school located in rural north-central Washington. It is one of the largest geographical districts in the state!

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 now accepting in and out of district applications for:

Secondary Math Teacher

APPLICATION PERIOD:

In-district requests close March 21, 2023

Open until filled for out-of-district applications.

APPLICATION PROCESS (IN-DISTRICT):
To request a transfer (within classification), submit a letter of interest to Anitra Atchison in the district office.

APPLICATION PROCESS (OUT-OF-DISTRICT):
To apply for this position, applicants must complete the online application and submit materials through the online system. Go to the district’s website at the link below. Instructions for completing the online application are found on the Employment link. Please call the district office at 509-486-2126 for help if needed.

DEPARTMENT: Secondary

REPORTS TO: HS Principal

WORK DAYS: Monday - Friday

Summary:

This position is a challenging and exciting opportunity for a highly skilled teacher to help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible young men and women. The primary responsibility of this position is to address math benchmarks and skills needed to succeed at grade level in the Washington State Learning Standards, as well as to address students’ strand deficits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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.

• Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students.

• Uses a variety of formative 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 on-going assessment of student skill levels and progress.

• Evaluates student academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.

• 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.

• Develops Understanding By Design lesson plans within professional development model for career exploration.

• Instruct advisory curriculum pertaining to 21st century standards and career planning.

• Maintain confidentiality at all times

• Demonstrate professional behaviors in action and appearance at all times

• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervises classrooms, buildings, grounds, and students.

• Supervises after school activities

• 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

• Understands emotional needs and limits of self and at-risk youth

• Knows and practices stress and anger reduction techniques

• 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

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 employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator, Kevin Young, 509-486-2126, kevin.young@tonasket.wednet.edu; Title IX Coordinator, Billy Monroe, 509-486-2161, billy.monroe@tonasket.wednet.edu; and 504 Coordinator, Kristi Krieg, 509-486-2126, kkrieg@tonasket.wednet.edu. [35 DO Highway 20 East, Tonasket 98855-9601]

El Distrito Escolar de Tonasket no discrimina en cualquier programa o actividad sobre la base de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, discapacidad, o el uso de una perro guía entrenado o animal de servicio y proporciona un acceso equitativo a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar preguntas y quejas de supuesta discriminación: Coordinador de Derechos Civiles, Kevin Young, 509-486-2126, kevin.young@tonasket.wednet.edu; Coordinador del Título IX, Billy Monroe, 509-486-2161; billy.monroe@tonasket.wednet.edu; y Coordinadora 504, Kristi Krieg, 509-486-2126, kkrieg@tonasket.wednet.edu. [35 DO Highway 20 East, Tonasket 98855-9601]