Nine Mile Falls School District

Job Posting Worksheet

(Certificated)

Posting # 5-23/24
(official use only)

• In House and Out-of-House Open: 3/31/2023 Close: Open Until Filled

First File Review: 4/14/2023

Job Title: High School Chemistry / Physics Teacher 1.0 FTE Continuing

Work Location: Lakeside High School

Nature and Scope of Job: (1 or 2 sentence summary of position)

Lakeside High School is searching for an exemplary educator to teach Chemistry and Physics.

The teacher will use effective instructional strategies to help students learn the district-approved

curriculum, maintain a safe and productive classroom, and help students meet standards and

prepare for work and college.

Position Reports To: Brent Osborn, Principal

Classification: Certificated Teacher

Work Day: Monday – Friday; 2023/24 School Year Contracted Days

Begin: 2023/24 School Year

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND SALARY:

As outlined by and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) of Nine Mile Falls

Education Association (NMEA) and Policies and Procedures of Nine Mile Falls School District. CBAs

and Salary Schedules can be reviewed from the Human Resources page of the Nine Mile Falls School

District website at https://www.9mile.org/human_resources . Nine Mile Falls policies and Procedures

can be accessed online at https://www.9mile.org/our_district/school_board/policy_and_procedures

The annual base salary range for the position is: Min.$48,000.00 - Max.$92,133.00. Salary placement

will be at Step 0 of the Nine Mile Educators Association Collective Bargaining Agreement unless

documentation of experience is received per the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The Collective

Bargaining Agreement and Salary Schedules can be reviewed from the Human Resources page of the

Nine Mile Falls School District www.9mile.org

Each employee shall accumulate twelve (12) days of sick leave per year. An employee employed less

than a full term shall be entitled to a prorated part of the sick leave allowance Each employee shall earn

three (3) annual leave days per year. Employees less than 1.0 FTE will receive a prorated share of

annual leave based on their FTE.

Employees anticipated to work more than 630 hours per year will be eligible for benefits through the

School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Standard benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Insurance, and Long-Term Disability. Positions anticipated to work 70 hours or more per month for at

least 5 months over the school year are eligible for retirement through the State Department of

Retirement Services.

Primary Job Functions

1. Facilitate highly effective student learning in chemistry, physical science, and physics
courses.

2. Prepare and maintain weekly and long-range lesson plans.
3. Collaborate with learning team members to align curriculum, build authentic assessments,

analyze student work, and adjust teaching strategies based on data.

4. Pursue professional learning to improve student learning.
5. Communicate effectively with students and families about academic progress.
6. Maintain records and grades in accordance with district policy and state/federal regulations.

Contract Term: Continuing Replacement Supplemental

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements (Traits, Education, Certifications, Experience, Training, physical requirements, etc.):

1. BA/BS in Education, Washington State Teaching Certificate
2. Appropriate Science Endorsements to teach Chemistry and Physics
3. WSP/FBI Clearance

Desired Qualifications

1. Effective in teaching students with researched-based methods.
2. Desire to learn with other professional educators to improve teaching and learning.
3. Sound mental, moral, and ethical character.
4. Enjoys working with students and adults.
5. Ability to be a positive role model for students.
6. Skill and experience in working with struggling students.
7. Effective classroom management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
8. Additional endorsements is preferred.
9. Flexibility to work with a dynamic team of teachers in a department and school.
10. Ability to develop and teach curriculum that is rigorous and relevant.

APPLICATION STEPS

Please complete all steps in the application process so that we may fully consider you. We are seeking

the best applicant for this position and will give time and care to review your materials.

1. Submit a Letter of Application addressing the Qualifications.
2. Submit a Résumé of relevant experiences.
3. Submit 3-5 current Letters of Reference.
4. Submit copies of Unofficial College Transcripts.
5. Submit a copy of Washington State Teaching Certificate. If you have not received your

certificate, submit a copy immediately upon receipt.

6. Submit a complete Nine Mile Falls School District Application which can be found at
www.9mile.org

7. Pre-Employment Background Questionnaire. (Pages 1 and 2)

8. Certification, Authorization and Release.
9. Essay Questions.
10. The following item is optional: Voluntary Affirmative Action Program Questionnaire.
11. Current district employees must complete a letter of application. In addition, we ask that you

submit

12. either an official application form and résumé or a letter authorizing the hiring committee to
review your personnel file.

13. Application material must be received in the district office by 04/14/23 @ 3:00pm

If an offer of employment is made, new employees must complete a background check for criminal history,

including a fingerprint check by the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Any offer

of employment is contingent upon the successful outcome of the criminal history background check and approval

by the Nine Mile Falls School District Board of Directors.

Please send the completed application forms to:

Human Resources

Nine Mile Falls School District

10110 W. Charles Rd

Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026

For questions please contact Angela Spencer, Human Resources,

ASpencer@9mile.org or (509)340-4302.

The Nine Mile Falls School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age,
veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal 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:

Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Name and/or Title*: Jeff Baerwald Name and/or Title*: Peter Elzey

Address: 10110 W Charles Road, Nine Mile Falls WA 99026 Address: 10110 W Charles Road, Nine Mile Falls WA 99026

Telephone Number: 509-340-4300 Telephone Number: 509-340-4300

Email: JBaerwald@9mile.org Email: PElzey@9mile.org