Middle School ELA Teacher - SMS

Our District:

The Sultan School District is one of the larger geographical school districts in the Puget Sound area, consisting of approximately 325 square miles. Sultan School District has approximately 2,000 students enrolled K-12. Students are currently served by two elementary schools, a middle school, a high school and an alternative high school; and the Sno-Isle Skills Center, a cooperative vocational technical school.

Our Community:

Located northeast of Seattle (seven miles east of Monroe) or about 20 minutes from the Woodinville area, Sultan is surrounded by a beautiful environmental setting. Our “backyard” is the scenic Skykomish River and Cascade Mountains. Sultan School District includes the community of Sultan, Startup, and Gold Bar. Students from Index attend Sultan High School.

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 Crystal Plotkin in Human Resources, 360-793-9800, 514 4th Street, Sultan, WA 98294

Sultan Middle School is seeking applicants for a 6-8 grade 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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.

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.

Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement:

The recommended applicant, if not a current employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility.

Disclosure Statement and Background Check

Pursuant to Chapter 43.43, Washington Laws of 1990, the recommended applicant will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating whether he/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.

The Sultan School District #311 is an equal opportunity employer. The district complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to the District Title IX Officer and/or Section 504 Coordinator, 514 4th ST, Sultan, WA 98294. Federal/State Criminal History Background Clearance will be required at applicant’s expense (employment status contingent on verification). The Sultan School District requires any employee hired in a position requiring a CDL to undergo a drug test as part of the employment process. Satisfactory completion of such a test is a condition of employment. Applicants are hereby notified that the Sultan School District is a weapon and drug-free work environment.

"Working collaboratively to achieve excellence for all students."