POSITION: #SUMKEHS19419 Gear Up Summer School Teacher
DATES: June 20, 2023 - July 13, 2023
HOURS: 6.5 hours per day (7:00 am - 1:30 pm) no school July 4 104 total hours (90 instruction, 10 prep, 4 Clean-up)
LOCATION: Kennewick High School
POSITION OPENS: March 28, 2023

POSITION CLOSES: April 13, 2023
SALARY: $55.29 p/hr Curriculum Rate
BENEFITS: www.ksd.org/departments/payroll-benefits
Required Qualifications:
1. Valid Washington teacher\xe2\x80\x99s certificate appropriate for high school 2. Endorsement in Math 3. Satisfactory evaluations
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Current successful middle level experience working with children with academic and special needs.
2. Ability and commitment to implement summer school mathematics curriculum.
3. Familiarity with working with at-risk middle level students.
4. A strong background in the use of computers and technology for instruction purposes.
5. Demonstrated success in teaching math to children of poverty and dual language learners.
6. Knowledge and experience in the use of the Accelerated Math Program.
7. Knowledge and experience in using the NWEA Learning Continuum to focus instruction according to RIT scores.
8. Knowledge and experience in the use of mathematics intervention curriculum.
9. Punctual and consistent attendance.

Job Responsibilities:
1. Provide instruction of mathematics process and content skills. Including instruction and activities designed to increase math abilities and interests of students who are not performing at grade level.
2. Pre-test all students to determine instruction level and post-test all students to determine growth.
3. Assess and teach math process and content skills according to NWEA Learning Continuum.
4. Maintain systematic records as necessary for efficient procedures and provides student evaluation.
5. Prepare for and participate in parent involvement activities.
6. Attend and participate in meetings designed to assist in conducting a strong summer program.
7. Provide written evaluation of the summer program including ideas for improvement.
8. Assist in supervision of all students enrolled in the program, during the entire time students are present, both in and outside of the classroom.
9. Plan for and supervise paraeducators.
10. Others duties as assigned.
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.
**NO PERSONAL, DEDUCT OR ANY OTHER LEAVES, EXCEPT SICK OR EMERGENCY, WILL BE APPROVED**

Application Procedure: In-District staff must complete an internal online application by 10:00 p.m. (PST) on or before the closing date. In-building/In-district staff will have eight school days, or eight working days during the summer to apply for a vacant position through the online application system. The employee may choose but will not be required to meet with the building administrator to understand the building practices, procedures and initiatives specific to the position to which they are applying. After eight days if an in-building employee is qualified for the position, the principal will offer the employee the position. In the case that more than one in-building employee is interested in a position, the position will be offered to the qualified and senior employee. If a position is not filled in-building after the eight day period, the position will be offered to the qualified, most senior in-district applicant, if any. Teachers with a summative evaluation score of 1 or 2 are not eligible to transfer unless agreed upon by the District and Association.
Out-of-District applicants must complete the online District application and attach a letter of interest, resume, valid Washington state teaching credential, and copies of transcripts with degree posted. All hires are subject to completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.
The Kennewick School District provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or use of trained dog, guide or service animal by a person with a disability, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Civil Rights & Equity: Douglas Christensen- (509) 222-5010 (doug.christensen@ksd.org) Section 504, Title IX: Brian Leavitt - (509) 222-5004 (brian.leavitt@ksd.org)
Kennewick School District 1000 W. 4th Ave. Kennewick WA 99336
This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in all educational programs and/or extra-curricular school activities in the Kennewick School District. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures or requests for reasonable accommodation may be directed to the School District\xe2\x80\x99s Associate Superintendent or Director of Human Resources.
Kennewick School District Contact Names and Telephone Numbers: Doug Christensen, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources (509)222-5010 doug.christensen@ksd.org Title IX Officer Section 504 Certificated ADA