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NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING |
Opening Date: June 16, 2008 |
Closing Date: Open Until Filled |
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Job #2008-51
High School Science Teacher(s)
Currently, one part-time (0.300 FTE) provisional position exists at Options High School for the 2008-09 school year. Candidates who apply at this time will be considered for additional high school science teaching positions that may occur at Options High School during the 2008-09 school year.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE: |
- Valid Washington State teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement to teach science at the high school level. Note: Candidates with general science endorsement and/or multiple science endorsements and the academic/technical expertise in multiple science content areas preferred.
- Successful teaching experience preferred.
- Candidates must be willing and able to develop and deliver a rotating cycle of science courses and electives necessary for alternative high school students to meet the Washington State and Bellingham School District high school graduation requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to use District or State standards for grade level expectations in appropriate content areas to plan appropriate lesson objectives, identify resources, design learning experiences, and to group students based on assessed needs.
- Demonstrated ability to work with and motivate students and to implement a variety of effective teaching methods based on understanding of student abilities and needs.
- Knowledge and experience using technology in the delivery of curriculum and instruction.
- Ability to analyze your own instructional practices through regular and ongoing observations and dialogues associated with peer mentoring and coaching.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE: |
- Demonstrated ability to work with families and to clearly articulate school programs and State of Washington Essential Academic Learning Requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to positively contribute to decision-making in collaboration with administrators,
other staff members, and the parent community.
- Knowledge of and ability to assess and design instruction for a classroom of diverse learners (English Language Learners [ELL], highly capable, learning disabled, autistic, orthopedically or gross-motor impaired, health impaired, mentally retarded, communication disordered, behavior disabilities, etc.).
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: |
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Applicants are to submit the following: |
- Letter of Application (include job number).
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- Completed Bellingham School District Certificated Application Form and Other Required Supplemental Documents.
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- Transcripts (official or unofficial).
- Placement File (or three letters of recommendation).
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- Copy of current teaching certificate. (Note: Offers of employment may be made prior to receipt of Washington State Teaching Certificate; however, all offers are contingent upon Washington State certification prior to the start of service. Washington State teaching credential information and certification application materials are available through the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction at www.k12.wa.us/cert.)
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The Bellingham School District is seeking teacher applicants who have the potential to be leaders and innovative educators. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to deliver instruction based upon best available research and best practices in teaching and learning.
The District will accept applications from individuals wishing to share a position.
Bellingham School District is an equal opportunity employer.
The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or physical, sensory or mental handicaps, except insofar as such factors are bona fide occupational qualifications.
The District has implemented an affirmative action program and encourages qualified women and minority applicants to apply.
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