.8 FTE Social Studies, High School Leave Replacement Position

Overview .8 FTE Social Studies, High School Leave Replacement Position — Port Townsend School District 50, Port Townsend High School, Port Townsend, Washington Job Details Job ID: 5583747 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Mar 12, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026 Job Description Port Townsend School District Position Opening Announcement: 0.8 FTE Social Studies Teacher – Leave Replacement Position, Port Townsend High School, 2026-27 School Year. Posting Date: March 12, 2026, Posting No. 2026-11. This teaching assignment includes US History/AP US History (11th grade) and World History (10th grade). Qualifications Valid Washington State teaching certificate K-12 or 4-12, with a Social Studies/History endorsement. Multiple endorsements including Spanish, or other 6-12 content areas preferred. Previous experience with Advanced Placement certification for United States History or willingness to pursue certification for 26-27 is strongly preferred. Demonstrated successful teaching experience of secondary Social Studies in an MTSS environment. Demonstrated ability to build relationships with individual students and families across grade levels. Knowledge and experience with state standards. Demonstrated ability to utilize an MTSS system to adapt instruction and curriculum for a wide range of student needs, including students with identified needs in highly capable and special education. Demonstrated ability to create and use assessments including a formative assessment instructional cycle, benchmark assessments, and summative assessments. Excellence in communication and organizational skills. Understanding of how to access and use online and open educational resources with students and families. Ability to integrate mobile technologies and implement technology innovations into field-based, multi-age experiential learning activities. Willingness to participate in district and state workshops, in-services, and classes relevant to providing quality teaching. Compatibility with fellow staff members and strong collaboration skills. Understanding and support of place-based learning. Understanding of culturally responsive teaching practices. Understanding of inclusion and inclusionary practices in the high school setting. Performance Responsibilities Plan, develop and implement a course of instruction in Social Studies for grades 10-12 in collaboration with families. Plan, develop and implement enrichment, intervention and elective classes for students in grades 9-12. Utilize MTSS to support student learning and growth. Create a non-threatening, comfortable educational environment for a diverse student population. Communicate regularly with students and families about progress and respond to questions/concerns in a timely manner, using multiple communication methods and maintaining records. Utilize a variety of teaching methods including thematic units, project and place-based learning, and student-directed learning to support partnerships. Provide feedback, grade coursework, differentiate coursework, and support students in all curriculum areas to meet goals. Diagnose and prescribe instructional levels for students. Maintain detailed and accurate student records. Develop effective techniques for improving student behavior and maintain productive learning environments. Use district database programs to maintain grading and attendance records. Collaborate with school, district, community staff, families and students to meet identified needs. Participate in short and long-term instructional planning, including customized intervention plans. Maintain materials and equipment and manage orders and inventories as required. Collaborate to plan and deliver maritime and place-based learning aligned with the district’s mission and vision. Support students and families in engaging with learning throughout the week and outside classroom time to ensure progress. Work in team settings and cooperate with program and building certificated and classified staff. Participate in staff meetings and trainings. Collaborate with staff on needs of students with IEPs, 504 plans, and Highly Capable learners. Other duties as assigned by the supervising principal. Application Process Applications for this position will be accepted until filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Application materials are available online at Salary and Benefits Bargaining Unit: Port Townsend Education Association Salary Range: DOE. Salary for the 2025-26 year is $61,500-$119,584 for a 1.0 FTE; salary will be pro-rated to reflect a .8 FTE teaching position. Note: Salary schedule will be updated for the 2026-27 year once available. Benefits: Sick Leave, Personal Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D, and Basic Life insurance. Retirement through WA State Department of Retirement (TERs Plan 2 or Plan 3). How to Apply and Contact For external applicants, a completed application includes: Completed application form, current resume, letter of interest, three letters of recommendation, unofficial transcripts, and photocopy of Washington State Certificate(s) or equivalent from another state. (Obtaining and providing a Washington State Certificate would be a provision of employment.) Questions? Contact: Kate Santerre, Administrative Assistant or Carrie Ehrhardt, Executive Director of Human Resources, Port Townsend School District #50, Gael Stuart Building, 1610 Blaine St, Port Townsend WA 98368, View phone number on click.appcast.io

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Port Townsend School District No. 50 complies with all federal and state rules and regulations, and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, immigration status, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, or the use of a service animal. The district designates compliance coordinators for discrimination and Title IX; Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Shelby MacMeekin. New employees who will have unsupervised access to children must complete a fingerprint check. Employment will be conditional pending a satisfactory background check with a $50 processing fee. Note: New employees who will have unsupervised access to children must complete a satisfactory fingerprint check with the Washington State Patrol and the FBI. Employment will be considered temporary and conditional pending a satisfactory background check. There will be a $50.00 processing fee. Position Type: Full-Time Citizenship, residency or work visa required #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education