World Language/Art Teacher (Spanish - .5 FTE/.5 FTE Art)

World Language/Art Teacher (Spanish - .5 FTE/.5 FTE Art)
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
Union: OEA
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PURPOSE SUMMARY

To create a flexible instructional program and a class environment favorable to
learning and personal growth in addition to establishing effective rapport with
students assigned to the classroom.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Kindle excitement about learning, encouraging flexible and critical thinking and development of communication skills.

• Assess the needs of the students and provide a suitable learning environment to meet their needs.
• Follow the adopted curricula, attending staff meetings and other professional meetings as may be assigned by the principal.
• Maintain order in the classroom and ensure a caring, safe learning environment, with clear routines and procedures designed to minimize disruption and maximize student on task time.
• Maintain safe and healthful conditions in the classroom and report promptly to the principal any serious accident or illness-affecting students in the classroom.
• Evaluate each pupil’s educational growth and development and make periodic reports to parents or guardians as well as to the designated school administrator.
• Plan, prepare and provide an instructional program, including the preparation of lesson plans as necessary so that the instructional program is uninterrupted in the event of the teacher’s absence.
• Continue to improve classroom methods and techniques by attending workshops, summer school, professional meetings or conferences, and keep abreast of current educational innovations through professional literature.
• Work cooperatively with a building team in planning, supporting and providing instruction, and share with other staff the responsibility for supervision of activities and student behavior outside the regular classroom.
• Demonstrate positive relationship skills with students, parents and district staff, maintaining ongoing and open communication.
• Encourage and provide the structure for ongoing, meaningful involvement of parents and community members in the classroom and school.
• Use technology to provide challenging instruction to students of all learning levels.
• Possess knowledge of and adhere to Governing Policies and District Regulations and Procedures.
• Participate in special projects as assigned and perform related duties and key responsibilities consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
1. Physically able to occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
2. Ability to walk, stand, sit, stoop, bend, reach, kneel, crawl, and grasp as required to successfully perform all duties and requirements. 3. Ability to focus (adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus), clear vision at twenty (20) inches or less, and clear vision at twenty (20) feet or more. 4. Must be able to work in heat and cold (outside seasonal temperatures).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or Doctorate from an accredited university or college.
EXPERIENCE:

• Appropriate academic background and coursework for the position.
• Successful teaching experience and effective work with high school age students, preferred.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:

• Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsements.
• Must maintain as current any certification or license listed herein and held at hire date.

CONTINUING EDUCATION/TRAINING: That which is required to be effective in the position and to maintain certification

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Starting Date: 2025-2026 School Year (182 total contracted days)
Salary: $63,612 - $122,620 annual salary. Based on education and experience Per OEA CBA - 2025-2026 Salary Schedule
Retirement: Pension through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems

Benefits: Follow this link which will include all available benefits for this position

CLEARANCES: Criminal Justice fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

BARGAINING UNIT: Othello Education Association (OEA)

The Othello 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. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

For information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint, please reach out to the Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator/Title IX Coordinator: Sandra Villarreal, 1025 S. 1st Ave, (509)488-2659, svillarreal@othelloschools.org; and/or 504/ADA Coordinator: Heidi Wagner, 1025 S 1st Ave, (509) 488-2659, hwagner@othelloschools.org.

Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR): https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html

El Distrito Escolar de Othello 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 o 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 de jóvenes designados. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar preguntas y quejas de presunta discriminación:

Para obtener información sobre las políticas de no discriminación y discriminación por sexo y los procedimientos de quejas, y cómo informar una inquietud o queja, comuníquese con la Coordinadora de Cumplimiento de Derechos Civiles/Coordinadora del Título IX: Sandra Villarreal, 1025 S. 1st Ave, (509) 488-2659, svillarreal@othelloschools.org; y/o Coordinadora 504/ADA: Heidi Wagner, 1025 S. 1st Ave, (509) 488-2659, hwagner@othelloschools.org.

Las consultas sobre el Título IX también pueden dirigirse al Departamento de Educación de los EE. UU., Oficina de Derechos Civiles (OCR): https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html