250-CRT-07-26:

Highly Capable Elementary Teacher

Newbery and Mission View Elementary Schools

1.0 FTE, Continuing Contract

DESCRIPTION: Responsibilities of the HiCap Elementary Teaching Specialist is to provide direct services to students needing highly capable services in buildings where assigned. The HiCap Specialist will teach in smaller groups that allow for differentiated curriculum and regular association with students of similar ability, motivation, and interest.Mentor, coach, and supervise advanced curriculum and projects.Assess student progress aligned with goals for student growth.Collaborate with district HiCap staff on a regular basis. As a member of the elementary HiCap team the HiCap Specialist will design and implement curriculum for students with advanced learning needs.Participate in the planning of district-wide culminating events for students.Utilize data to support learning for students. Participate on the District Elementary Multi-Disciplinary Selection Committee (MSC) for identification of students needing highly capable program services at assigned schools.Provide data to the HiCap Coordinator about students served in buildings where assigned.Communicate with classroom teachers and other staff, parents and students. The HiCap Specialist will collect, review, and disseminate information about available HiCap opportunities, program options, plans and student progress to building staff, students, and parents as appropriate. Provide resources and staff development to classroom teachers and other staff regarding the needs of highly capable students, and effective teaching strategies and materials for students with advanced learning needs as appropriate. Offer leadership in ongoing program organization, administration, and evaluation in schools where assigned. Attend job related professional development.

QUALIFICATIONS: Current and Valid Washington state certification with appropriate endorsement(s). Experience and/or training in the education of highly capable students. Bilingual preferred. Experience in developing curriculum for highly capable students and knowledge of effective differentiation strategies. Understanding of and training in PBIS, MTSS, GLAD strategies and creating trauma sensitive classrooms preferred. Demonstrated skills in collaboration, communication, technology, creativity, organization, coaching and leadership. Ability to work as a team player. Attendance and punctuality are important functions of this job.

SCHEDULE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

UNION AFFILIATION: This position is represented by the Wenatchee Education Association.

BENEFITS: Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). https://www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/health-benefits

Professional growth reimbursement, $1000/year for qualified expenses.

Paid leave benefits include 12 days of sick leave and 3 personal leave days.

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

Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/FTE

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.

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

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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250-CRT-07-26 HiCap Teacher @ NBY/MV