Salary: $22.94 - $34.41 HourlyLocation : Sequim, WAJob Type: ClassifiedJob Number: IC4Building: Olympic Peninsula AcademyDepartment: SchoolsOpening Date: 09/20/2024Closing Date: 9/27/2024 11:59 PM PacificAboutThe Sequim School District welcomes your application for Instructional Coach15 hours per week180 days per yearABOUT SEQUIM SCHOOL DISTRICTIn Sequim School District our community inspires and prepares each student to thrive. We are looking for candidates passionate about pursuing their calling to education who will partner with us to create an environment and culture where all children experience success, NO EXCEPTIONS! The Sequim School District empowers staff to inspire hope and provide flexible, innovative learning opportunities in a safe and respectful environment so each student thrives. ABOUT THE CITY OF SEQUIM: Surrounded by natural beauty and full of small-town charm, Sequim is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and lavender lovers and is one of the driest places in western Washington. An active arts community, vibrant downtown, and diverse culinary options make Sequim the cultural and commercial heart of the Sequim-Dungeness Valley on the magnificent Olympic Peninsula. The Position Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide enrichment activities to students in our ALE program. The CandidateQUALITIES OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- Giver of hope
- Passion for students well-being and healthy development
- Eager to connect with diverse leaders to continue to improve practice
- Exhibiting a good attitude and a growth mindset
- Models what it means to make mistakes and grow from them
- Comfortable not-knowing, but eager to problem solve
- Technology seamlessly integrated into their practice
- Creative and open to trying new things
- A natural relationship builder and a good reader of situations
- Hard working and nurturing
- Responsible
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Associate of Arts Degree or higher LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIRMENTS:
Pre-employment requirements include a Washington State Patrol check and FBI clearance. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with students, staff and parents.Develop positive working relationships with students and staff.Demonstrated interest in working with students.Willingness to receive instruction and/or supervision from the assigned teacher or supervisor. Strong verbal skills, able to communicate positively and compassionately. Willingness to participate in planning student learning activities and maintain required student learning data.Maintain student and staff confidentiality. Exhibit an appropriate demeanor conducive to a public work setting associated with being a role model for children and youth. Maintain a safe work environment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience working in a school environment.Experience working with students at all grade levels.Training and experience in the areas of youth education, child development, outdoor skills, Wilderness First Responder, tracking, botany, martial arts, photography, journalism, fitness and nutrition. Current First Aid/CPR Certification. PHYSICAL ABILITIES: Seeing to monitor students during classroom activities; hearing and speaking to exchange information and provide assistance to students; bending at the waist to assist students; walking and standing for extended periods of time; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate specialized equipment or office equipment; pushing wheelchairs; lifting up to 50 pounds; assist in lifting more than 50 pounds; exercise strength and agility to restrain individuals in a physical altercation. The Details ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Persons may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge or abilities associated with thisclassification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principle job elements:
Work cooperatively with students, classroom teachers, special education teacher/s, specialist/s, parent/s and administration while performing assigned duties and responsibilities. Maintain classroom discipline and provide support to teachers and staff with student discipline.Coach and supervise students as assigned.Provide assistance to teachers and assigned staff in such activities as developing instructional materials, managing student performance, monitoring results and related data, etc., managing behavioral problems.Participate in staff meetings and parent-teacher conferences, as appropriate.Operate office equipment including computers, copiers, fax machines, electric calculator, cameras, keyboard and laminating if requested.May assist in playground duty and lunch room duty.Perform other duties as directed by the supervising teacher or administrator. WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT:Diversified classroom environment.Office environment.HAZARDS:Potential hazards involved in intervening in anti-social or violent behavior.School Employee Benefits Board (SEBB) School District employees benefits are managed through the School Employee Benefits Board (SEBB). Any employee anticipated to work at least 630 hours in the school year is eligible for benefits, Dental, Vision, Basic Life/AD&D, Basic Long Term Disability are paid for by the District. Supplemental life insurance and long term disability can be purchased by the employee and also set up a Health Flexible Spending (FSA) accounts. Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP) account and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) if they qualify. NEW EMPLOYEES will be evaluated for eligibility at the time of hire and given written notification and instructions on how to enroll if eligible or how to appeal if not eligible. All eligible employees must enroll in benefits using SEBB My Account within their thirty day enrollment period. The employee may waive medical coverage under certain circumstances. If an eligible employee does not enroll in benefits during their enrollment period they will be defaulted into medical coverage. Please read your eligibility notice carefully for instructions and deadlines and contact the Payroll Office for assistance. Employees not initially eligible for SEBB Benefits may qualify later if your hours change or you work more than 630 hours in a school year. The Payroll Office will provide you with a notice of eligibility at that time with instructions on how to enroll and deadlines. See SEBB Eligibility Determination for more information. Please contact the Payroll Office if you have questions about your eligibility.For more information regarding SEBB, please visit our