POSITION #281-EXC-08-25:

VEX/Robotics Club Coach

Foothills Middle School

Stipend: $2,905 - $4,246

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The Robotics Coach will: Recruit students and create teams. Supervise practices and travel to competitions. Facilitate the development and implementation of student learning. Collect necessary paperwork. Collaborate with the Program Coordinator about program plans and needs. Communicate with parents about schedules, travel logistics, etc. Proactively handle any disciplinary issues that may arise. Other duties as deemed necessary by the head coach, program coordinator, or building administration. Developing student leadership skills. Deepening student STEM knowledge and skills. Coordinating assistant and volunteer coaches. Timeline: The regular season will last from Mid Sept through Mid April (30 weeks). The regular season will include 2 hour practices (plus 30 minutes of prep and clean up time), twice a week. Additional or extended practices may be required, based on the coach’s discretion. However, additional practice time does not change the coach’s compensation for this season. The regular season will include travel (local and out of the area) to 8-10 all day events/competitions including the State Championship. These events are held on weekends. In the event that teams qualify for the National/ World Championship, an extended season will last through May (5 weeks). The extended season will include 2 hour practices (plus 30 minutes of prep and clean-up), three times a week for 5 weeks. Additional or extended practices may be required, based on the coach’s discretion. However, additional practice time does not change the coach’s compensation for this season. The extended season will include 4-5 days of out of state travel. Compensation: Regular Season; The coach will be paid a stipend for the regular season based on the co-curricular contract salary schedule. The coach will be responsible for providing his/her own meals during regular season weekend events. Extended Season (Nationals/Worlds): In the event that teams qualify for the National / World Championship, the coach will be paid an additional stipend for the extended season. The stipend will be calculated as 8% of the regular season stipend per additional week. Meals, travel, and lodging will all be provided for coaches while at Nationals/Worlds. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to work as a team player and understand the needs of middle school aged students. Middle school teaching experience preferred. Attendance and punctuality are important functions of this position. May require prolonged sitting or standing.

SCHEDULE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

UNION AFFILIATION: This position is represented by the Co-Curricular Employees Association.

BENEFITS: This position does not qualify for health insurance or paid leave benefits.

https://www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/collective-bargaining-agreements

Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement: The recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility prior to working.

Disclosure Statement and Record Check: Pursuant to Chapter 486, Washington Laws of 1987, the recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating whether he or she has been convicted of crimes against persons listed in the law. In addition, a background check, based on fingerprints, will be requested from the Washington State Patrol & FBI. Employment is conditional based upon completion of the record check.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The Wenatchee 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, gender 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: Civil Rights Coordinator, Title IX Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, HIB Compliance and Gender Inclusive Schools Coordinator: Eric Anderson, Executive Director of Learning, Teaching, and Schools, Anderson.eric@wenatcheeschools.org, 235 Sunset Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801, 509 663-8161 You can report discrimination and discriminatory harassment to any school staff member or to the district's Civil Rights Coordinator, listed above. You also have the right to file a complaint (see below). For a copy of your district’s nondiscrimination policy and procedure, contact your school or district office or view it online here: Policy 3210 and Procedure 3210P

DECLARACIÓN DE NO DISCRIMINACIÓN

El Distrito Escolar de Wenatchee no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, condición de veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión de género, identidad de género, discapacidad o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o un animal de servicio y brinda igualdad de acceso 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, Oficial del Título IX, Coordinador de la Sección 504, Coordinador de Escuelas Inclusivas de Género y Cumplimiento de HIB: Eric Anderson, Director Ejecutivo de Escuelas, anderson.eric@wenatcheeschools.org, 235 Sunset Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801, 509 663-8161

Puede denunciar la discriminación y el acoso discriminatorio a cualquier miembro del personal de la escuela o al Coordinador de Derechos Civiles del distrito, mencionado anteriormente. También tiene derecho a presentar una queja (ver más abajo). Para obtener una copia de la política y el procedimiento de no discriminación de su distrito, comuníquese con la escuela o la oficina del distrito o véala en línea aquí: Política 3210 y Procedimiento 3210P

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281-EXC-08-25: Vex/Robotics Club Coach @ FMS