Roosevelt High - CTE Teacher (Career Connected Learning Coordinator) - 1.0 FTE

Must have a WD - Career Choices (V600092) & WL - Work Site Learning (V600097) CTE certificate to apply for this position. The certificated position will consist of a combination of classroom instruction and/or worksite learning teacher and supporting all students with career connected learning activities in the school building. Main responsibilities include coordinating and supervising learning activities such as internships, job shadows, career decision‑making/planning, economic awareness/exploration, employability skills, and work readiness skills. The instructor will be responsible for coordinating and monitoring internships with local businesses, coordinating career‑readiness activities, creating curriculum, and supporting student leadership with other Career Connected Learning Coordinators in the district with support from the CTE district office. This position serves as a liaison between the school and the community, developing and sustaining industry‑related partnerships. The candidate is required to have a Washington State CTE Probational, Initial or Continuing teaching certificate with endorsements in Career Choices and Worksite Learning. This is a certificated position. The ideal candidate can foster and enhance an effective learning environment both inside and outside the classroom, facilitate the development or revision of curriculum and instructional materials, establish learning objectives and standards based upon general District guidelines, provide classroom instruction and/or job training and supervision to meet the individual needs of assigned students, and has experience with evaluating student performance and progress as well as working with industry employers. General Summary A classroom teacher performs, under the general direction of the building principal or program manager and with assistance from appropriate staff personnel, fostering and enhancing an effective learning environment. The teacher facilitates the development or revision of curriculum and instructional materials, establishes learning objectives and standards based upon general District guidelines, provides instruction, counseling, discipline, and supervision to meet the individual needs of assigned students, and evaluates student performance and progress. Essential Functions Fosters an educational environment conducive to the learning and maturation process of assigned students; plans an instructional program designed to meet individual student needs and whole groups which may include at risk or special needs youth; prepares lesson plans. Uses necessary and appropriate instructional methods and materials suited to the well‑being of the students and the nature of the learning activities, program and/or curriculum involved; implements established program or curriculum objectives; attends in‑service training and continues to improve professional growth through study and experimentation to remain current in methods and techniques for instruction. Establishes and implements, in a positive and supportive manner, classroom policies and procedures governing student behavior and conduct; provides guidance, counseling, and discipline to encourage students to meet standards of achievement and conduct; makes referrals for assistance where appropriate. Confers with students, parents or guardians, and other staff, maintaining an open positive relationship as appropriate to provide guidance and evaluation, and to encourage student achievement. Establishes classroom goals and objectives in conformance with courses of study specified by State and School District statutes, regulations and guidelines; evaluates and records student progress; prepares reports for parents or guardians. Collects and interprets a variety of data; provides reports for administrative purposes. Directs the activities of assigned non‑certificated personnel. Attends or participates in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal, in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional achievement. Other Functions Serves on staff committees as required. Participates in a variety of activities to enhance personal and professional skills. Performs related tasks consistent with the scope and responsibility of the position. Reporting Relationships Reports to the building principal. Working Conditions Required to deal with a wide range of student achievement and behavior; required to remain flexible to meet students’ immediate needs; required to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize; may experience frequent interruptions; may occasionally deal with distraught or difficult students; potentially exposed to ordinary infectious diseases carried by students; in many positions the necessary and appropriate instructional methods may require specific positions and movements, and sufficient stamina and exertion, to demonstrate techniques properly for student safety, or to conduct or direct students; in some positions precautions may need to be taken to prevent or lessen exposure of self and/or students to various materials, fumes, equipment, cutting edges or hot surfaces; may teach in a classroom without telephone communication. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience • Bachelor’s degree or appropriate industry background that qualifies the teacher for a Washington State CTE credential; academic preparation for or experience in teaching a culturally, racially and economically diverse student population in an urban school system. Specific programs may require additional academic preparation or professional experience, including working with bilingual students and assisting them in the transition to regular classrooms; implementing programs designed to prevent the dropout of “at risk” students; and teaching multi‑level, open‑concept, and main streamed classes. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of subject areas appropriate to assignment; effective behavior management techniques; effective instructional techniques; rules and procedures for student safety. Skill in proficiency in reading, writing, and oral communications; effective communication with parents or guardians in a diverse community; designing and implementing lesson plans for students having a wide range of achievement. Ability to deal with students in a positive and confident manner; be fair and consistent when working with a culturally, racially, and economically diverse student population; adapt to change and remain flexible; organize activities; manage student behavior; use good judgement to maintain a safe learning environment; provide instruction and demonstrate techniques; use necessary equipment, computers, machinery, tools, or software; direct assistants; in some positions administer first aid and CPR; establish and maintain effective, positive working relationships with students, parents or guardians, staff and administrators. Licenses/Special Requirements Must have a WD - Career Choices (V600092) & WL - Work Site Learning (V600097) CTE certificate to apply for this position. Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate; some positions may require valid first aid and CPR certification; some positions may require a valid Washington State driver’s license and/or a Class II driver’s license. #J-18808-Ljbffr Seattle Public Schools