APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Interested applicants should apply through our web-based application program and upload the required supporting documents at https://sultan.cloud.talentedk12.com/hire/index.aspx Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following documents:

• A letter of application addressing the qualifications and requirements of the position
• A current resume
• Three or more letters of recommendation (including current or former supervisors)
• Three confidential reference forms which will be completed electronically by your references
• Unofficial copy of transcripts
• Copy of Washington State Certificate
• Note: Current district employees need to submit only a letter of application on-line using the internal application process.
• Questions? Contact Human Resources, 360-793-9800, 514 4th Street, Sultan, WA 98294

Sultan High School is seeking applicants for a long-term substitute high school ELA teaching position. We are looking for a teacher who is devoted to students and committed to a continuing program of personal and professional growth. The successful candidate will work with a dedicated staff committed to meeting the needs of all students in a team management and shared decision-making environment.
The classroom teacher will create a program and class environment favorable to learning and personal growth of students which facilitates student success in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation in life, and establish good relationships and rapport with students, parents, and staff members. The teacher will document student progress, activities, and outcomes; address specific educational needs of students; and provide feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals. The teacher will maintain professional competence through in-service education, coursework, and professional growth activities.

POSITION MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current, successful substitute teaching experience at the elementary or middle school level.
• Successful involvement in a professional learning community.
• Skills and knowledge necessary to provide targeted academic interventions for all students in reading and math.
• Evidence of strong classroom management skills.
• Evidence of strong instructional skills and current training in best instructional practices.
• Ability to communicate appropriately with students, parents and staff.
• Training/experience integrating technology into the curriculum.
• Ability to maintain proper attendance by arriving to work on time on a daily basis.
• Ability to plan, implement and evaluate curriculum.
• Ability to assess student learning in a variety of ways.
• Evidence of leadership, positive human relations and organizational skills.
• Experience in working in a PLC, discussing student needs, achievement levels and providing interventions for struggling learners.
• Experience working with diverse groups of students from varying backgrounds

EDUCATION, LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, FORMAL TRAINING:

• Valid Washington State Teacher Certificate with appropriate endorsement for position
• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance
• I-9 Employment Eligibility in compliance with the Immigrations Reform and Control
  CONDITIONS: EMPLOYEES ARE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ALL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION. The preceding lists of positions functions, qualifications and requirements are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

These statements are intended to describe the major purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The Sultan School District’s Strategic Plan supports the Nine Characteristics of High Performing Schools. The Sultan School District uses professional learning communities to develop essential learnings, learning targets, proficiency rating scales, common formative assessments, summative assessments, etc.

• Cause deep, reflective, and successful learning environments for students.
• Cause greater interest in students of subject being taught.
• Build academic self-image in students.
• Assure that classroom practices align with district curriculum and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Align all classroom instruction with current state standards for grade and subject matter.
• Prepare lessons that reflect adaptation for individual student differences (differentiation).
• Participates and engages in professional learning communities (PLC).
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Provide various learning approaches for meaningful learning experiences.
• Use effective instructional methods and strategies from scientifically-based research to strengthen core academic subjects and issues. Including AVID strategies the support WICOR.
• Use measurable goals and data driven results for continuous progress to meet proficient levels of achievement on state assessments for all identified groups of students.
• Cooperate with other members of the staff and participate in the continuous improvement process in accordance with district requirements.
• Use preparation/planning time to include participating as a team member (grade level, department, building, etc.) in the continuous improvement process.
• Provide opportunities for students to take ownership of their learning.
• Provide students with opportunities to become technologically competent.
• Provide instruction in the vocabulary and skills necessary to lead to success on district, state and national assessments.
• Develop assessment tools that evaluate students by the same standards to measure student learning.
• Teach students to use reflection and goal setting.
• Support students in the planning and assessment of their learning.
• Establish classroom standards for students to use appropriate learning behavior.
• Create a positive, safe and supportive learning environment.
• Provide cultural awareness and sensitivity opportunities.
• Train students to use self-management skills.
• Provide students with opportunities to work in collaboration with others.
• Utilize inclusive practices to support all learners.
• Differentiate instruction (product, process, content, practice) to meet the needs of all learners.
• Connect extended content learning opportunities into life experiences.
• Partnership with parents and families in student learning.
• Provide evidence of personal continuous learning and growth in grade level/subject.
• Remain current in subject area(s).
• Is a reflective practitioner.
• Participate in continuous refinement of the instructional program and the overall learning environment.
• Participates and engages in professional learning communities (PLC).
• Work in collaboration with other professionals and community partners (PLCs).
• Compile, maintain and file all reports, records and other document required.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on committees as required.