2024-2025 SY Substitute School Nurse (Certificated) - Various Buildings - Pasco School District
Pasco, WA
About the Job
Mattson Middle School is located on the east side of the Kent School District in Covington, Washington. It was opened in 1981, with grades seven through nine. Currently, Mattson has grades seven and eight. The present enrollment is 650. Programs in the building serve special education, English Language Learners and Honors level students. Teaching with technology is a building focus. A safe and positive school climate is maintained through various curricular and extra-curricular student programs. Mattson Middle School's staff goal is to have an atmosphere of advocacy and collaboration to provide a safe, nurturing environment, in which students are challenged to excel in all areas of school life. This goal has made Mattson an outstanding place of employment and for students to learn.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Kent School District is the fourth largest school district in the state of Washington, and is centrally located in the Seattle Metropolitan area. Kent School District is the most culturally diverse district in the state of Washington, with approximately 27,000 students, over 138 languages spoken and a majority minority student population; an International/National Best Practice site for Microsoft and the National School Board Association; and state-of-the-art technology, providing one-to-one laptops and SMART boards in all classrooms.
The City of Kent is home to the fourth largest industrial center in the nation, including The Boeing Company, REI, and other aerospace, technology and distribution companies. KSD is the second largest employer in Kent. The breathtaking outdoors setting; sports and entertainment facilities; a contemporary, open-air urban village (Kent Station) with housing, access to the train station, retail shopping, dining, movie theatre and colleges; a strong local economy; and a culturally rich city and school district make Kent a great place to live, work and raise a family.
Please visit our website at www.kent.k12.wa.us for additional information on the Kent School District.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: The purpose of this position is to provide assistance to the principal in administering the education program, supervising, and providing guidance and direction to school instructional and support staff and in managing the school building. The essential job duties are as follows:
- Participates in the evaluation of instructional and non-instructional staff; observes the performance of staff and offers suggestions for performance improvement.
- Assists in interviewing candidates for instructional and non-instructional positions; plans duty roster; conducts effective and relevant teachers’ meetings.
- Supervises and evaluates assigned phases of the educational program; initiates programs and organization with the adopted course of study; assists in the analysis of the effectiveness of the curriculum; and recommends changes and in-service curricular activities as needed.
- Encourages department heads to suggest and recommend program directions and improvements.
- Prepares a variety of reports relating to curriculum plans and progress and other school matters; assures adequate supplies and materials are available; assures proper inventory of supplies, materials, furniture, and equipment.
- Oversees utilization of school building by outside groups; anticipates special needs involving custodial and maintenance staff; assures proper safety and health factors in the building.
- Assists in organizing and administering extra-curricular activities within the school; assumes responsibility for disciplinary policies and actions; meets with parents in order to better understand and communicate with students.
- Participates in the formulation of the annual school budget.
- Maintains association and liaison with the community; contributes to the overall public relations program of the school and district.
- Serves on a variety of committees and works on special projects as assigned.
- Serves as member of the leadership team of the school and district; performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid Washington State administrative certificate.
- Master's degree and completion of an accredited teacher training program as determined by the Washington State Department of Education and five years teaching experience; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that would provide the applicant with the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the work and to meet certification requirements.
- Three years of teaching experience (at the middle school level); five years preferred.
- Two years of demonstrated successful school-based secondary leadership experience.
Additional annual benefits include: medical, dental, and vision benefits; district retirement contribution; 25 vacation days; 12 sick leave days; 6 flex days; 3 employee discretionary leave days; TSA match up to $2400; and opportunity to cash-out 10 vacation days annually. Administrators must be an employee on or before January 31, and continuing their employment to receive an annual commitment stipend of $2,050 in each subsequent November.
Source : Pasco School District