Job Details Job ID: 4941324 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Jan 15, 2025 Job Description For the 2024-25 school year Full time position:Transitional Kindergarten through Grade 2 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 possess 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 receive an interview. 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: + Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate appropriate for assignment + Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning, Master’s preferred + Successful experience working with TK-2 LAP populations. + Self-starter, able to work independently developing short- and long-term plans to achieve goals + Experience facilitating Professional Development for adults + Experience as model/mentor teacher or instructional coach + Understanding of, and experience using, evidenced-based instructional practices + Experience working in an MTSS system + Ability to work cooperatively with students, their parents, and communities who are culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse + Proven ability to function in a team-oriented setting + Successful experience working with a variety of stakeholders including administrators, staff, parents and community members + Experience and knowledge of high educational standards while working with diverse linguistic populations + Strong oral and written communication skills + Advanced ability to use and adapt to technology as an effective communication, planning and instructional tool + Has reliable transportation as travel is required to and from many school locations Essential Functions: + Collaborate and consult with district personnel, principals, and building staff to support implementation of the TK-2 LAP programs in accordance with the funding source + Work in multiple buildings to support TK-2 LAP services and consult with site teams regarding progress monitoring of TK-2 LAP students who are struggling in academic areas + Share evidence-based educational strategies and approaches in elementary schools to improve TK-2 LAP student achievement district wide + Review formative and summative classroom, district and state data to inform student screenings + Support teachers in a variety of settings and content areas through demonstration teaching, job- embedded coaching, and professional development + Design, facilitate, and/or participate in staff development courses aligned with the school and district initiatives + Assist with TK-2 LAP program design modification, monitoring, and scheduling + Monitor LAP compliance files at the school site + Effectively communicate, orally and in writing, across a broad array of educational groups that include educators, parents/families, students, district and OSPI staff + Participate in parent-family engagement meetings and assist with the development of strategies to engage parents + Works in a flexible and cooperative manner + Treats co-workers, supervisors, students, parents and others with dignity and respect at all times + Serves as a positive role model for students, and practices the behaviors that are expected of our students + Maintains regular and punctual attendance and hours of operation as set by the Director of Multilingual/Student Success to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements + Supervision of students + Other duties as assigned Such alternatives to the above requirements and desirable qualifications may be made as the district finds appropriate. SOC Code:252021 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/) . Position Type: Full-time Positions Available: 1 Job Categories Classroom Teacher, Elementary