About the Department

Under the general direction of the School Programs Director, the Youth Services teacher designs and implements curriculum, instruction, assessment, and behavior management strategies to facilitate learning and promote positive behavior change for at risk high school students.

Salary:
The full salary range for this position is $64,842.80 - $108,890.64. Salary placement is based on education and certificated experience.

Assignment/Location:
We are recruiting for a Teacher to serve the Cowlitz County Youth Services facility (JR/SR High School) in Longview, WA. This position is is a 1.0 FTE with a base contract of 185 days and a supplemental contract of 14 days.

Regular attendance required: This role relies on regular and reliable attendance to ensure consistency for our students and help support a positive, productive learning environment.

Only complete applications will be considered.
A complete application will include:

Work history including ANY and ALL employment in the past 10 years.
At least three professional references contact information.
A cover letter expressing interest in the position.
A resume that reflects work experience listed on application.
A copy of a teaching certificate or transcripts showing evidence of completing a Special Ed teacher preparation program.

Position Duties

Essential Functions:

Design lesson plans using researched based teaching strategies and alternative education best practices that meet Washington state essential academic learning requirements and meet student's individualized goals and objectives.
Facilitate skill-building in the areas of personal and social development including: goal setting, conflict resolution, anger management, decision making, communication and team building in conjunction with other staff.
Design, implement, and continuously adjust instructional strategies to meet student individualized goals and objectives.
Communicate with school personnel and gather information regarding educational needs.
Design assessment strategies and collect continuous performance data to assess progress on student goals and objectives.
Create and maintain a classroom environment and behavior management plan that facilitates learning and promotes positive student behaviors.
Design and implement work-based projects that enhance educational and personal development goals and provides a service to the community.
Work cooperatively and communicate with program staff, community resource team and parents.
Gather data and prepare required reports and records.
Establish and interpret student performance results on general equivalency test exams.
Maintain regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Other Functions:

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Hold or be eligible to hold a valid Washington teacher credential with a minimum of one endorsement for grades 4-12 subject matter (e.g. English/language arts, math).
Two years of experience teaching students with challenging behaviors.
Experience working with at-risk students in small group, classroom and one-on-one situations.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

Master's degree in education.
Meet highly qualified requirements by testing or hold endorsements in core academic subjects for English/language arts, math, civics/government and reading.
Three years of experience working in mental health, juvenile justice or alternative education field.
Experience with case management of delinquent or pre-delinquent students.
Experience with computer-based instruction.
Experience with alcohol and other drug programs for students.

Other Qualifications

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Classroom setting/office environment.

Employment Requirements:

Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.

Benefits

: We provide a professional yet family-friendly work environment. To that end, our benefits are designed to meet the individual needs of our employees and their families. Full-Time or Part-Time positions working at least 17.5 hours per week are eligible for our standard package of benefits; retirement, medical, dental, and vision insurance offered at affordable premiums, we also offer a 25% discount on child care at ECE Child Care centers, tuition reimbursement, credit union membership, an employee assistance program, and much more!

Part-time positions working less than 17.5 hours per week or Temporary positions are not eligible for health benefits or paid leave. Eligibility for retirement is based on length of assignment.

For details please visit: https://www.esd112.org/hr/benefits/ for a summary of the Benefits of Employment.

Supplemental Questions

Do you hold or are you eligible to hold a valid Washington teacher credential with a minimum of one endorsement for grades 4-12 subject matter (e.g. English/language arts, math, reading)?

Do you have two years of experience teaching students with challenging behaviors?

Do you have experience working with at-risk students in small group, classroom and one-on-one situations?

Have you ever been convicted of any crime? Please answer YES or NO.

Note: For the purpose of this question, "convicted" includes: (1) All instances in which a plea of guilty or no contest is the basis of a conviction and (2) All proceedings in which a sentence has been suspended or deferred. You need not list traffic infractions that are not misdemeanors or crimes.

If you answered YES to the previous question, please provide the following (If you answered NO, please enter N/A):

a. A detailed statement including what occurred, the nature of the offense, charge or warrant;

b. The name and address of the arresting agency;

c. The date of the arrest;

d. The final disposition, if any;

e. If a court was involved, the name and address of the court;

f. The complete arrest report and sentence and judgement; and

g. Attach a complete driving abstract for five years if the arrest was driving related. This can be done in the attachments portion of the application process.

Do you currently have any outstanding criminal charges or warrants of arrest pending against you in Washington, or any other state, province, territory, and/or country? Please answer YES or NO. If YES, please provide an explanation.

Are you presently under investigation in any jurisdiction for possible criminal charges? Please answer YES or NO. If your answer is YES, identify agency and location (street address, city, state), as well as a detailed explanation.

Is it true that you have NEVER BEEN convicted of any misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or felony crimes against children or other persons (including instances in which a plea of guilty or nolo contendere is the basis for the conviction) or any proceedings in which the charge has been deferred from prosecution under Chapter 10.05 RCW or the sentence has been deferred or suspended listed as follows:

Aggravated murder, First degree promoting prostitution, First or second degree murder, Communication with a minor, First or second degree kidnapping, First degree arson, First, second or third degree assault, First degree burglary, First, second or third degree rape, Indecent liberties, First, second or third degree rape of a child, Incest, Felony indecent exposure, Vehicular homicide, First or second degree robbery, Unlawful imprisonment, First or second degree manslaughter, Simple assault, First or second degree extortion, Sexual exploitation of minors, First or second degree criminal mistreatment, First or second degree custodial interference, Child abuse or neglect as defined in RCW 26.44.020, Malicious harassment, Selling or distributing erotic material to a minor, First, second or third degree child molestation, Custodial assault, First or second degree sexual misconduct with a minor, Patronizing a juvenile prostitute, Child buying or selling, Violation of child abuse restraining order, Promoting pornography, Prostitution, First, second or third degree assault of a child, Child abandonment, or any of these crimes as they may have been named?

Yes (It's true), I have NEVER been convicted
No (It's not true), I HAVE BEEN convicted

Are you eligible for lawful employment in the U.S.? Proof of citizenship or legal right to work and identity will be required after hire.

APPLICANT DECLARATION: Selecting YES authorizes the employer to conduct a background investigation and authorizes the release of information in connection with this application for employment. This investigation may include such information as criminal or civil convictions, driving records, previous employers and educational institutions, electronic/phone personal or professional references, and other appropriate sources.

Selecting YES indicates you waive your right of access to such information, and without limitation, hereby release the employer and the reference sources from any liability in connection with its release or use. This release includes the sources cited above and specific examples as follows: The Washington State Patrol (WSP), information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of either data on all criminal convictions or certification that no data on criminal convictions is maintained, information from OSPI, the Washington or other State Departments of Social and Health Services and any locality to which they may refer for release of information pertaining to any findings of child abuse or neglect investigations involving you.

Selecting YES certifies under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that you have made true, correct and complete answers and statements on this application in the knowledge that they may be relied upon in considering your application. If the information provided or answer(s) to any questions on the application change prior to your being hired, you understand that you must immediately notify the employer. You understand that any omission, falsely answered statement made by you on this application, or any supplement to it will be sufficient grounds for failure to employ you or for your discharge should you become employed.

Selecting YES indicates that you understand that you may be subject to Washington State Patrol (WSP) and FBI fingerprint background checks.

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer: Educational Service District 112
Address: 2500 NE 65th Ave

Vancouver, Washington, 98661
Phone: 360-750-7503
Website: https://www.esd112.org

Teacher - Youth Services