Substitute Teacher (Substitute placement is an on-call, as needed basis.)

Our District:

Pioneer School District serves approximately 750 P-8 students and encompasses a rural area east of Shelton in the South Puget Sound region. The district is mainly forested, accented by lakes and waterways with multiple recreational opportunities. Our community is known for having a strong commitment to supporting our schools and our students. Our district is committed to ensuring that every student achieves high levels of learning every day.

Description:

The job of the substitute certificated teacher is to Substitute in the teacher classroom providing instruction and support in absence of a regular classroom teacher for any or all grade levels kindergarten through high school.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Meet Washington state certification and endorsement requirements to teach or substitute in the Crescent School District.
Successful candidates must be able to pass a Washington State Patrol and FBI fingerprint background screening prior to employment.
Exceptional organization, communication, and classroom management skills.
Ability to create a classroom learning environment that is engaging, orderly, secure and appealing for students and in which mutual respect is shown.
Knowledge and skill in instructional principles, methods and techniques.
Skill in obtaining, clarifying and exchanging information.
Skill in handling student discipline.
Ability to organize and coordinate activities.
Ability to serve as role model and treat students as individuals in a professional manner.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multicultural, diverse socio-economic setting.
Ability to model learning and behavior consistent with the expectations for students.
Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
Perform other such duties as may be assigned from time to time by the principal.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A valid Washington State Teaching, Substitute, ESA or CTE certificate.
Must pass a criminal justice fingerprint/background check.

POTENTIAL MODIFICATIONS: Employer handles this on a case by case basis.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Building administrator
SCHEDULE: Pioneer School District Calendar
SALARY: Pioneer School District Substitute Rate: $205.00 for full day
CONTACT: Human Resources - 360-426-9115

Benefits: This position is not eligible for benefits or union membership. Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance benefits, as administered by the School Employees Benefit Board (SEBB). Final benefit eligibility to be determined at time of hire. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Department of Retirement Services (DRS) SERS plan (classified employees) or TERS plan (certificated employees), as well as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program. Employees receive sick leave, personal leave, and paid holidays as outlined in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Pioneer School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age and provides equal access to the Boys Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator and Section 504 Compliance Coordinator: Amy Dahlberg, 360-427-2737, adahlberg@psd402.org. Address: 112 E. Spencer Lake Road, Shelton, WA 98584. Title IX Coordinator: Amy Koster, 360-426-9115, akoster@psd402.org. Address: 112 E. Spencer Lake Road, Shelton, WA 98584.

Complaint procedures can be found on website under Board Policy #3210 (students) and #5010 (employees).

The Pioneer School District will provide reasonable accommodations to enable persons with disabilities the opportunity to apply for open positions and to participate in District interview procedures. Persons with disabilities or who need translation services are asked to notify the Human Resources Office at 360-426-9115 at least three days prior to the date on which the requested accommodation is needed.

Pioneer - Substitute Teacher - Elementary/Middle School