Summer School-CTE Enviornmental-Outdoor Rec

Job Number:2019-6976
Summer School-CTE Enviornmental-Outdoor Rec
Puget Sound Skills Center
0.000
FTE:
7.50
Hours Per Day:
Position Type: Non-Continuing
Start Time:
End Time:
Salary: $37.50 - $0.00
04/07/2019 - To be considered for this position, please submit a completed
Closing Date:
online application and upload required documents on or before this date.
Additional Information: Summer school dates: July 1 - 19, 2019.
HPS employees are paid their extra service contract rate.
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JOB TITLE: SUMMER SESSION CTE INSTRUCTOR- ENVIRONMENTAL TEACHING AND OUTDOOR RECREATION LEADERSHIP

GROUP: HEA LOCATION: Puget Sound Skills Center

SUMMARY: The CTE instructor is expected to prepare high school youth for entry into the field of Environmental and Outdoor Recreation Leadership or transfer on to apprenticeship or Community/Technical College training programs. The teacher is expected to provide leadership and strong instructional skills to ensure students have a solid understanding of basic environmental and outdoor recreation responsibilities and operations.

CONTEXT AND MISSION: Highline Public Schools serves approximately 19,000 students in the communities of Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, SeaTac, and White Center in Washington State. In 2013, parents, students, community members, and staff at all levels of the district came together to develop a strategic plan that reflects our goals and dreams for our students. The plan was updated in 2018 to guide our work through 2023. The plan's promise is that every student in Highline Public Schools is known by name, strength, and need, and graduates prepared for the future they choose. The strategic plan is centered on Our Promise. It includes five big goals for Highline students, supported by Our Foundation. * Equity. We will disrupt institutional biases and end inequitable practices so all students have an equal chance at success. * Instruction. We will reduce achievement and opportunity gaps by using culturally responsive, inclusive, standards-based instruction. * Relationships. We will know our students by name, strength and need and have open, two-way communication with students, families and community partners. * Support. We will increase student success by supporting their social-emotional and academic needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Teach and follow the learning objectives of the environmental and outdoor recreation program. * Provide students with an overview of the environmental and outdoor recreation field, including current practices. * Integrate technology and science into daily instruction along with providing opportunities to apply science and math concepts to real life situations based on the approved curriculum. * Provide personal and employment counseling for students. * Maintain accurate records of student progress and attendance and complete PSSC reports in a timely manner. * Maintain a safe environment for students. Other Functions * Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and supporting student-learning objectives.

JOB DESCRIPTION: CTE INSTRUCTOR - ENVIRONMENTAL TEACHING AND OUTDOOR RECREATION LEADERSHIP

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Must have or be able to qualify for, Washington State Career and Technical Education Teaching Certificate (CTE) with endorsement(s) in Natural Resources and/or Careers in Education, Hospitality, and Tourism. Alternative Certification through industry experience and attendance in CTE program after hired. Work Based Learning endorsement. Three years teaching experience in classroom or informal educational program



PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:: Master's Degree in relevant field Experience in outdoor recreation leadership Experience working with high school age youth

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Criminal background clearance

KNOWLEDGE OF: Washington State Essential Learning Standards based instruction Project based learning within the context of environmental education Performance or competency-based assessment Environmental Outdoor Recreation Leadership theme-based curriculum Adventure Education Curriculum Environmental curriculum Technical skills in Leadership development for adolescents School board policies and procedures

ABILITY TO: Communicate effectively and clearly both verbally and in writing at all levels Operate a microcomputer and related software Maintain effective working relationships with individuals and groups in a multicultural and diverse community Develop quality work-based learning opportunities for students Remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations Work cooperatively with staff, students and parents in a school environment Be a team player creating a new high school model for teaching and learning To use experiential education model to enhance instruction Teach in a small learning community both indoors and outdoors Supervise students in outdoor overnight experiences Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Summer School Director

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk on uneven ground. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Highline Public Schools Summer Session CTE Environmental Teaching Outdoor Recreation-PSSC Page 2 of 3

JOB DESCRIPTION: CTE INSTRUCTOR - ENVIRONMENTAL TEACHING AND OUTDOOR RECREATION LEADERSHIP The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to carry a 50 pound backpack while cross country skiing 5+ miles and work in all types of outside weather conditions.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee often works in indoor conditions and regularly works near a video display. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must adjust to frequent interruptions in their work schedule. The employee will often work outside. The employee is required to hike on unpaved trails, carry a backpack and work in all weather conditions. Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY Created by Human Resources, 2019.03.19 Highline Public Schools, District #401, complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate in admission, access, treatment, or employment in education programs or hiring practices on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, marital status, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular activities. Any person having inquiries should contact: Age Discrimination Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Affirmative Action, Civil Rights Act (employees), and Title IX: Chief Talent Officer, 206.631.3121; Civil Rights Act: Executive Director of Family Engagement and Student Support, 206.631.3100; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act- Director of Health and Social Services, 206.631.3011 Highline Public Schools Summer Session CTE Environmental Teaching Outdoor Recreation-PSSC Page 3 of 3