Floating Sub & Academic Program Coordinator

Description

The Northwest School is a college-preparatory, co-educational independent school near the heart of downtown Seattle. We offer a rich and challenging program to about 400 students in grades 6 through 12, including international students, many of whom live in our campus dormitory. 

Northwest offers a vibrant, intellectual home. A warm inclusive community. A dynamic liberal arts education for grades 6-12 that prepares students to think critically, act compassionately, and discover their place in the world. 

The Northwest School is a community committed to a diverse and equitable workplace and expects applicants to have a commitment to diversity and social justice. We firmly believe that we are a richer, more creative and dynamic institution when our collective is built with a diverse set of community members. The Northwest School strives for its faculty and student body to reflect the diversity of the society in which they exist. Candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. 

Position Purpose: In the capacity of a Floating Substitute and Academic Program Coordinator, this position is responsible for managing, supervising, and placing substitutes for teachers (including the use of an outside staffing vendor) and will be the first sub contacted when a substitute is needed. This is a 1 FTE position. 

Essential Functions: 

Substitute Coordinator:

• Maintain a flexible mindset, able and willing to step in and fill any job deemed necessary and appropriate by administration with little to no advance notice including but not limited to teacher (any and all), after school care, and admin support roles 
• Interview and hire substitute candidates 
• Provide ongoing supervision of substitutes through regular performance reviews, 
• counseling, and disciplinary actions 
• Provide orientation to all substitute teachers 
• Manage the ReadySub system for coordination and assignment of substitute teachers 
• Approve substitute payroll hours monthly 
• Ensure substitute teachers receive regular feedback on performance 
• Inform relevant supervisors of substitute teacher assignments in their respective 
• division 
• Ensure emergency lesson plans are available for all courses 
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job 
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or Head of School 

Academic Program:

• Support the process of providing teacher resources using various media 
• Coordinate advisor conferences and follow up with families to schedule advisor conferences 
• Publish the Curriculum guide: coordinate production with Registrar & Division Directors 
• Assign Flex Time rooms 

Other Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Division Directors 

Qualifications

Qualifications/Skills 

• Bachelor's degree required  
• Standard Teacher Certificate preferred 
• Must be able to follow oral and written directions and have the ability to establish effective working relationships with faculty and students. 
• Ability to maintain effective classroom management strategies 
• School experience with knowledge of neurodiverse student population preferred 
• Ability to read and implement instructional plans.  Ability to correspond with parents and administration  
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administration, parent, students, faculty 
• Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts 
• Ability to solve practical problems  
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form 
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with students, parents, peers and administration  
• Previous office or school experience preferred 
• Displays proficiency in all related computer applications, including Microsoft Office programs, email and Internet, and Google Drive/Docs, Excel 
• Must be highly organized, and able to communicate status of several ongoing projects on a moment’s notice 
• Ability to maintain, organize, prioritize, and respond to a high volume of email 

Compensation:

Salary is highly competitive with top independent schools in the region and commensurate with education and experience and includes all professional responsibilities of a teacher, both in the classroom and community contributions. Salary range is $22.00-$24.50 and is based on skills and qualifications.

The Northwest School offers an excellent benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life and accident insurance coverage, fully paid for employee only coverage. A retirement program matches up to 6% of an employee's salary after one year of service in a 403(b) plan. An intentional, mission focused school culture, generous time off, lunch, access to the on-site fitness facility, an exceptional commitment to professional development, and a unique urban location are also benefits of working at the Northwest School.

Application Process:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and statement of teaching philosophy online: https://www.northwestschool.org/about/employment 

**Please note: we are unable to consider materials submitted through other avenues such as Indeed.com without a corresponding application through our website.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, or marital status.

Salary : $22 - $25