Marine Science Camp Middle School Teacher
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Reports To:
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CTE Director
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Bargaining Unit:
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SKEA
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Department:
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Career and Tech Education
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Salary
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PER DIEM
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Employment Type:
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Certificated
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Adoption Date
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April 2023
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FLSA Status:
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Hourly
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Updated Date:
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April 2024
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Hours per Day:
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6.0
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Days per Year:
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5+
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Belonging is a core value in the South Kitsap School District. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students and staff. We actively seek to understand the complex and rich identities of self and others and lean into and engage in courageous conversations. We know the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with unique ideas come together to learn and grow.
South Kitsap Employees Will:
- Maintain and enhance a sense of belonging and success for traditionally marginalized populations.
- Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationship with students, families, staff, and community members.
- Demonstrate understanding of our unique cultures and celebrate differences.
- Embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable learning environment.
Comments: This is an in-district posting for current South Kitsap School District employees ONLY
These positions are based on enrollment for Marine Science Camp - 3 teachers per building.
Submit a district voluntary transfer request form to Sadie Hoettel, Employment Services Specialist, in the Human Resources Department by 4:00 pm on posting close date.
Voluntary Transfer Request Form –MARINE SCIENCE CAMP
9 positions total available to teach at Marine Science Camp at Cedar Heights, John Sedgwick, and Marcus Whitman 7/15/24 – 7/19/24 from 8:30am – 2:30pm.
The Marine Science Teacher position will support 2024 Marine Science Camp program, which will take place from July 15, 2024, through July 19, 2024. Instruction will occur within three middle school buildings (Cedar Heights, John Sedgwick, & Marcus Whitman) for one week, Monday through Friday. Teacher training and preparation are scheduled for July 10-12, 2024. The approximate schedule is 8:30 am- 2:30 pm, with students in the building from 9:00 am- 2:00 pm from July 15-19, 2024.
The selected candidate will work a minimum of 35 hours to meet the needs of this program and will be compensated at their per diem rate of pay, inclusive of benefits, to be distributed on the August 2023 payroll. The tentative required commitment of hours is outlined as follows:
- Days of Instruction = 25 hours (5 days of student instruction x 5-hour commitment per day)
- Scheduled Teacher Training Hours = 6 hours
- Unscheduled Preparation Hours = 4 hours (to be determined by the employee)
Teaching positions will be based on enrollment and may remain unfilled or canceled unless enrollment is sufficient for the program to be operational. Instructional sites may be combined if enrollment/staffing is insufficient for the program to be operational.
The primary learning focus for the program is for current 5th-7th graders to bring STEM concepts to life and spark students’ curiosity in the future of space exploration.
Professional Qualifications:
- Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate; Science or CTE STEM Endorsement middle or high school level preferred
- Must be flexible, exhibit a commitment to accomplishment, possess outstanding communication and conceptual skills, demonstrate appropriate and positive student relationships, possess a strong professional orientation and be willing to actively participate in a team environment;
- Demonstrated successful teaching experience at the middle school level; and a willingness and ability to utilize a variety of research-based effective instructional strategies, including an emphasis on reading skills;
- Demonstrated knowledge of an integrated curriculum and a commitment to broaden knowledge in curriculum methods;
- Demonstrated knowledge of new technologies and an ability to incorporate these into instructional programs;
- Demonstrated compatibility with staff, program, and district goals;
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering a positive attitude with students, self, and others.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Confer with summer coordinator to discuss program goals and course objectives;
- Participates as a team member with responsibility for the education of a group of students throughout the summer program;
- Delivers provided curriculum and oversees hands-on activities
- Modifies instructional support to meet individual student needs;
- Participates with other staff to cooperatively plan, develop, and implement designed instruction to achieve learning goals;
- Utilizes innovative classroom techniques and methodologies that involve students in challenging learning opportunities;
- Creatives active-learning experiences for students;
- Provides positive assistance and guidance to a diverse population;
- Reports student progress to parents and summer coordinator
- Maintains student records in a timely, orderly fashion;
- Provides instruction to students utilizing a variety of instructional strategies aimed at meeting individual student needs, and utilizing appropriate and available resources, including technology;
- Participates in Marine Science Camp teacher training and orientation;
- Participates in meetings as needed;
- Works cooperatively with staff in an atmosphere of cooperation and collegiality.
Health Benefits Information:
Most positions within the South Kitsap School District are governed by collective bargaining agreements that specify the benefits related to employment with the district, including insurance provisions, vacations, holidays, and other related benefits.
For more information about benefits, you may review the individual collective bargaining agreements and SEBB 2023 School Employee Enrollment Guide which are located on our website SK Staff Resources or contact our Payroll and Benefits Department at (360) 874-7028 or payrollstaff@skschools.org.
Applicant Process:
Submit a district voluntary transfer request form to Sadie Hoettel, Employment Services Specialist substitute, in the Human Resources Department by 4:00 pm on posting close date.
If you need assistance with this process, please contact Human Resources at (360) 874-7074 or skjobs@skschools.org
The South Kitsap School District provides equal educational and employment opportunity without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation – including gender expression or identity, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Equal access to activities, facilities and program is provided to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. District procedure complies with all applicable state and federal laws.
The Title IX Officer and Section 504 Coordinator with the responsibility for monitoring, auditing and ensuring compliance with this policy are:
Compliance/ADA/Title IX Coordinator:
Will Sarett
Executive Director of Human Resources
2689 Hoover Avenue SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366
360-874-7071
sarett@skschools.org
Section 504 Coordinator:
Kimberly House
2689 Hoover Ave SE
Port Orchard, WA 98366
house@skschools.org
Gender Inclusivity Compliance Officer:
Dr. Tom Edwards,
Assistant Superintendent for Student Achievement
2689 Hoover Ave SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366
360-874-7003
edwards@skschools.org
South Kitsap School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services, and activities. For information regarding translational bilingual education programs, contact the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning at (360) 874-7050.
All Employees are required to furnish proof of identity and employment authorization status.
The South Kitsap School District is committed to providing a drug-free, tobacco-free environment for all persons-students, community, and staff.
Any offer of employment with the South Kitsap School District is on a conditional basis pending the successful completion of an FBI and Washington State Patrol fingerprint background check.