Work in Washington Veterans Jobs

For the 2024-25 school year

Part to full time position

Posting Period: Open until filled

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Exempt

We appreciate your interest in employment with Vancouver Public Schools (VPS). All applications are considered and reviewed. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possesses directly related experience and expertise, training and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers, and also requires a criminal background investigation. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications received, not all applicants will be contacted to receive an interview.

Résumés should include education, relevant experience (including current position), and skills which highlight the qualifications of the position to which a person is applying.

All district employees are encouraged to review their personnel file periodically to ensure that their file includes current and relevant documentation that supports their education, experience, training, etc., as it relates to qualifications described on job postings.

Qualifications:

• Must hold or eligible for a Career and Technical Education (CTE) certificate in Family & Consumer Science; or be eligible by demonstrating a minimum of three years of gainful employment (non-teaching) in a variety of early childhood education, health and fitness/wellness assignments; two years within the last six years is preferable

• Ability to share knowledge with real-life applications

• Demonstrated successful teaching experience with high school students, preferred

• Demonstrated experience in the field of Early Childhood Education, Nutrition, and/or Health and Fitness

• Ability to provide instruction in Early Childhood Education, Health and Fitness, Personal Nutrition, GRADS Teen Parenting and/or Family Psychology

• Knowledge and understanding of the principles and methods of effective instruction and understanding of State content standards

• Experience working in collaborative groups

• Willingness to actively develop and maintain business partnerships

• Must be able to infuse contextual learning opportunities into subject area

• Ability to teach a variety of developmental levels, grades 9-12

• Possession of or ability to earn and maintain a First Aid/CPR Card

• Ability to work cooperatively with students and their parents who are culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse

• Advanced ability to use technology as an effective communication, planning and instructional tool

• Willingness to participate in professional development courses aligned with the school and district initiatives

Essential Functions:

• Must adhere to the Career Education and Technical program standards set by the Superintendent of Public Instruction for vocational education inWashingtonState. Standards include:

• Provide student leadership opportunities for further growth and professional development

• Lead and/or participate on Career Education and Technical advisory committee meetings

• Attend state-sponsored, required workshops and conferences

• Articulate classes with post-secondary education

• Develop and maintain business partnerships

• Design learning experiences and assessments that allow students to demonstrate learning

• Cooperate as a professional team member on both the building and district level

• Learn and infuse emerging technologies into teaching, learning, and assessment

• Maintain effective student management in a non-coercive, positive environment

• Maintain flexibility with students, staff, and physical space in an evolving educational environment

• Communicate effectively with students and to build a strong language program

• Handle discipline in a positive manner; classroom management skills

• Work and plan cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, counselors and community members

• Willingness to accept extra-curricular assignment, including student leadership organizations such as Family, Career & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)

• Provide an instructional program for students geared to meet their individual needs at their instructional level

• Apply teaching strategies that include the direct, cooperative and individual models

• Actively engage students in using technology in individual and collaborative learning activities

• Works in a flexible and cooperative manner

• Treats co-workers, supervisors, students, parents and others with dignity and respect at all time

• Serves as a positive role model for students, and practices the behaviors that are expected of our students

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance and hours of operation as set by the assigned building/location and the Comprehensive Professional Agreement to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements

• Other duties as assigned

Such alternatives to the above requirements and desirable qualifications may be made as the district finds appropriate and acceptable.

Benefits/Compensation:

• Salary range: $62,925 - $118,608 (includes Base & TRI enrichment; commensurate upon FTE, degree, credits and experience). Salary schedules can be accessed here (https://vansd.org/salary-schedules/) .

• Additional Compensation: Certificated positions may have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary range such as, but not limited to TRI professional learning, extended year days, extra appendix E supplemental days and professional development reimbursement. Detailed information, including eligibility criteria, can be found in the VEA CPA (https://vansd.org/human-resources/collective-bargaining-agreements/) . Salary schedules can be accessed here (https://vansd.org/salary-schedules/) .

• Benefits: Employees who are anticipated to work at least 630 hours may be eligible for health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, and disability insurance benefits. Detailed information, including further eligibility criteria, can be found here (https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees) .

• Retirement: Employees may be eligible for retirement benefits through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Eligibility is based on FTE. Detailed information can be found here (https://www.drs.wa.gov/) .

• Time Off: Includes paid time off, sick, personal, religious, military and bereavement leave.

• Sick Leave: 8 hours per month (part-time employee accrual will be proportionate to their FTE).

• Personal Leave: 3 days per school year

• Detailed information, including accrual criteria can be found in the VEA CPA (https://vansd.org/human-resources/collective-bargaining-agreements/) .