*Total Possible Salary Range: $66,110 - $124,606/yr

Contracted Days: 183

FTE - 1.0

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

Washington Endorsement - Multi Language Learner or English Language Learner

Thorough knowledge of subject areas taught.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to organize time and materials effectively.
Ability to be flexible.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents and volunteers in a diverse environment.
Ability to incorporate literacy instruction into other areas of instruction.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Master's Degree.
Experience teaching in an urban public school system.

CLASS SPECIFICATION IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

Job Title: Teacher          

Classification Level: Teacher Salary Schedule

Reports to: Building Administrator

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT
 
Under general direction of the building administrator, is responsible for planning, providing, and evaluating varied learning experiences of students in cooperation with other staff members, parents, and the public.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Makes long and short-range plans for each subject area of instruction.

Thorough knowledge of subject areas taught.
Provides for individual differences in the learning needs of students.
Demonstrates subject mastery.
Provides a classroom climate which is based on mutual respect, rapport, fairness and consistency.
Demonstrates competency in instructional skills.
Evaluates in terms of planned goals and revises instruction as a result of the evaluation.
Informs pupils of their progress in terms of the objectives set for the lesson or course of study.
Interacts positively with students, professional associates, and patrons of the school district.
Meets classes, renders accurate reports, performs assigned duties punctually.
Adjusts to varied situations, demands, and new instructional concepts.
Fulfills job-related non-teaching duties.
Directs student teachers, paraeducators, pupil tutors, Option C students, methods class students, and parent volunteers when such personnel are accepted to enhance the instructional program.
Handles student discipline and attendant problems.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.  The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in a regular school building.

FLSA:  Exempt      AFFILIATION: CPEA

JOB CLASS: Classroom Teacher      WORK YEAR: 183 days

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303. (NOTE: All associated background check fees are the employee’s responsibility.) The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment.

Insurance Benefits

Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long term disability and basic life insurance benefits.

Clover Park School District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees for information on available benefit options.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Plan. For eligibility  information, check on the link to the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Clink on the link https://www.drs.wa.gov/plan/dcp/  for information on 457 plan (DCP)  with the Department of Retirement Systems.

To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan, employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.

*Clover Park School District total possible pay consists of base salary plus the following:

Building Centered Responsibility - 5 days

District Centered Responsibility - 2.5 days

Event Responsibility - 1 day 

Attendance required for compensation of responsibility pay (building-centered, district-centered, and event).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clover Park 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. Address correspondence to one of the following individuals who have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination at Clover Park School District, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr., SW, Lakewood, WA 98499-1341: Title IX Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154, Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154, Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154