Thank you for your interest in a career with us!  Northshore School District is committed to a diverse workforce that reflects our students and our community, one that embraces and models equity and cultural competency. 

This posting will be used to generate an applicant pool. This pool does not necessarily indicate there is a current vacancy. However, should a vacancy occur, this pool allows hiring administrators immediate access to potential candidates. Qualified applicants will be selected for interview by hiring administrators as needed throughout the school year.

JOB SUMMARY

The Ready Start Teacher works in a Co-Teach model providing instruction to 3–5-year-old children, including children receiving special education services.  This position is responsible for teaching with fidelity the district adopted curriculum.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in consultation with the employee(s) involved.  

1. Plans and implements the curriculum and designs classroom environments, including multicultural educational experiences, to meet the needs of all children (including those with disabilities), utilizing the district adopted curriculum. 
2. Creates, adapts, and supplements daily lesson plans as necessary to present a classroom program including age-appropriate early literacy, phonemic awareness, vocabulary building, language development, social skills, number sense, and fine and gross motor activities. 
3. Makes on-going, written observations of individual children, utilizing the district adopted assessment tools. Uses student assessment data to inform instruction. Completes quarterly student reports, utilizing district adopted assessment tools and conveys this information to families. 
4. Implements appropriate accommodations and modifications for individual students as determined by the IEP team. 
5. Provides training and daily direction to classroom paraeducators and supervises parent volunteers. 
6. Collaborates with special education staff within a co-teach model and specialists on a weekly basis to plan appropriate instruction for all preschool students including those with special needs. 
7. Conducts family conferences and provides information to parents on the developmental progress of their children.
8. Maintains open communication with parents through email, telephone calls, written communications, school newsletter and/or school webpage. 
9. Attends in-service training; attends other district-required professional development. 
10. Performs other related duties as needed.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reports to the Program Administrator and building principal.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Works in a classroom setting; lifting up to 25 pounds and some custodial care required; required to work with special education students with varying handicapping conditions from mild to severe; may be required to deal with any or distraught students and/or parents; may experience frequent interruptions; required to assist students outside in inclement weather; required to attend occasional evening meetings; required to perform home visitations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

A minimum of an Associate of Arts degree, preferably in Early Childhood Education or a related field, and successful work experience in an early childhood setting is required.  Preferred experience includes: experience working with students with special needs (implementing accommodations/modifications under the direction of the special education teacher; experience working with multi-disciplinary teams; experience in overseeing/working with an assistant; experience in working with families; experience in utilizing a Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) curriculum and assessment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of early childhood development and developmentally appropriate instructional techniques; understanding of the rationale behind inclusive programming; ability to interact and relate positively with all children, to support their individual learning and emotional needs; ability to establish effective and productive work relationships with students, staff, and parents; skill in various curricular areas such as social-emotional development, early literacy, music, art, preschool science, storytelling and language development; ability to effectively plan and schedule activities; ability to make accurate written observations and keep accurate and detailed records; skill in classroom management; ability to provide for the physical safety of children, ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. 

Salary: Salary is based upon the current ESP Salary Schedule (Level II); placement on the salary schedule will be determined by Human Resources DOE. FLSA Non-Exempt.

Work Year:  Hours and days vary.

Benefits: Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement package, for eligible positions.  Generally, you are eligible for SEBB benefits if you are anticipated to work at least 630 hours per school year (September 1 through August 31). The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) benefits include:

• Medical plans with prescription benefits
• Dental plans
• Vision plans
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Dependent Care Assistance Program 

Application Procedure: Click "Login and Apply" below to start your application. Complete all steps in the application process so that we may fully consider you.

• Complete an online application.
• Attach a cover letter and resume.
• Enter 3 references, including their name, professional relationship to you, phone, and email. Confidential Reference Forms are automatically emailed via the application system.
• You may also submit other supporting information of your choosing.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers and/or character references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Northshore School Board. New hires must complete a probationary period following their hire date.

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