Wenatchee High School

1.0 FTE, Continuing Contract

DESCRIPTION: Teach grades 9-12 Spanish from beginning through advanced levels. Plan, implement and evaluate classroom instruction consistent with program and district curriculum. Report pupil progress to parents. Support programs and building/district in-service education programs. Attend meetings and conferences as required. Other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Washington State Certification with Spanish Language endorsement. Computer literature. Experience teaching high school Spanish and working with technology preferred. Bilingual (Spanish/English). Ability to work as a team player critical. Requires prolonged sitting or standing. Attendance and punctuality are important functions of this position. Experience with ACTFL benchmark and assessments. Instructional focus includes:academic vocabulary, Total Physical Response, Integrating technology into learning, incorporating cultural experiences. Preference will be given to candidates who are qualified to teach College in the High School courses. Such candidates meet the following requirements: B.A. in the Spanish language, MA in the Spanish language (preferred), in Education, Second Language Acquisition or related field, Demonstrated language proficiency equivalent to ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language) Advanced-low or higher in both the Oral (OPi or OPic) and writing versions (WPT). Please upload scores with your application.

PROCEDURE: Go to our website at: wenatcheeschools.org click on Employment then follow instructions.

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 complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This holds true for all staff and for students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator, Kelly Lopez, 509-663-8161, lopez.k@wenatcheeschools.org ; and Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator, Kory Kalahar, 509-663-8161, kalahar.k@wenatcheeschools.org . 235 Sunset Ave, Wenatchee WA, 98801.

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