POSITION: #KEHS19561 English Language Arts Teacher
1.0 FTE Continuing Contract

2023-24 School Year

LOCATION: Kennewick High School

POSITION OPENS: May 15, 2023

POSITION CLOSES: May 24, 2023

Certificated Base Salary Range: https://www.ksd.org/hr-landing/benefits-salary-schedules

Benefits Available: www.ksd.org/departments/payroll-benefits

Required Qualifications:
1. Valid Washington State Teacher’s Certificate appropriate for high school

2. Endorsement in English/Language Arts

3. Satisfactory evaluations

Qualifications Preferred:
1. Evidence of successful high school English teaching experience within the last five years.
2. Evidence of training or experience in curriculum development.
3. Evidence of motivating and instructing students of all ability levels in the area of English/ Language Arts including previous experience or training in International Baccalaureate (or Advanced Placement) and reading for struggling high schools students.

4. Willingness and ability to attend/participate in training as related to the position and to implement that training into the classroom.
5. Evidence of strong content area instructional capabilities at the high school level.
6. Evidence of providing for student individual learning styles.
7. Evidence of training and experience utilizing computer technology for word processing, grading, recording attendance, communicating by e-mail, and implementing these computer programs into daily use in the classroom
8. Evidence of motivating and instructing students of all ability levels with emphasis on providing for their individual learning styles-basic levels to extensions beyond basics.
9. Evidence of maintaining a positive, productive learning climate within the classroom as well as with parents and colleagues.
10. Evidence of awareness of the current changes affecting English education.
11. Demonstrated participation and growth in professional activities related to English education.

12. Willingness to participate in training in integrating curriculum and to implement integration in the classroom.
13. Punctual and consistent attendance.

Job Description:
The successful candidate will be expected to:
1. Teach all levels of English course offerings (remedial through Pre-IB/IB.)
2. Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request.
3. Work pro-actively with all students through the establishment of clear expectations, the use of negotiation and compromise, and the maintenance of regular parent-staff communication regarding progress and behavior.
4. Work positively and constructively in a changing school environment, which is focusing on improving student learning.
5. Incorporate technology into the instructional process.
6. Participate in development of curriculum and implementation into instruction.
7. Participate in workshops and training sessions that support department’s vision.
8. Use technology in the teaching and managing of students.
9. Work in a context with multicultural and at-risk students.
10. Knowledge of, and experience in, motivating reluctant students.
11. Create an atmosphere where cultural diversity is a strength.
12. Incorporate technology into the instructional process.
13. Be a “team” player by establishing and maintaining cooperative professional relationships with others.
14. Be innovative and committed to the challenge of change in education.
15. Be committed to success for all children.
16. Cooperate in schedule changes and accommodating in other needs for use of facility.
17. Participate in workshops and training sessions that support building programs.
18. Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
19. Other duties as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, push or pull 18-26 lbs., sit, kneel and crouch, twist and bend, use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arm.

Sense: The employee is required to talk/hear conversations and other sounds. The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. The employee is required to taste and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Lifting: The employee must be able to lift or move up to 10 lbs. regularly and occasionally up to 26 lbs; must also be able to lift overhead. The employee may be required to physically move quickly in an emergency or while performing student supervision duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Hazards: While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work outdoors in a wide variety of temperatures; from -10 degrees F to 100 degrees F +. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in this work environment is moderate.

**COMPLETION OF SAFE SCHOOLS WEB BASED TRAINING IS REQUIRED AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT**