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Job Summary:

This is a full time, professional position providing Adult Basic Education & GED instruction as well as a state mandated credit retrieval program including a secondary summer school. Other services conducted: tutoring adults and youth in grades 9-12 of the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe community; serving as a liaison between students and schools; cooperating and consulting with other departments; and conducting college enrollment activities. Supervise other teacher/tutors as requested.

Duties Include:

Teaching Duties:

• Teach academic subjects for credit completion to high school students during school year.
• Provide Summer School credit completion.
• Teach ABE/GED classes.
• Provide individual and group instruction.
• Teach/tutor homework subjects to high school, and independent study students.
• Tutor students at high school campus during mornings in math, science, and tutorials.
• Tutor students for WA State High School Proficiency Exams.
• Provide instruction for high school students temporarily out of school.
• Assist, advise and write recommendations for seniors portfolio completion.
• Plan curriculum and lessons for all programs. Evaluate students work and progress.
• Conduct academic awards honoring for high school students.

Administrative Duties:

• Recruit students.
• Attend department meetings and trainings.
• Communicate with families, counselors, teachers, and staff for Youth, ICW, TANF, and

Court on student progress.

• Assist in collection of high school student releases for review of records.
• Prepare credit letters explaining: requirements met, credit amount, and grade for transcript entry.
• Monitor registrars posting of student credits and grades for accurate credit and senior evaluations.
• Monitor academically at risk high school students. Participate in monthly KHS meetings.
• Assist students in accessing: work-based learning, West Sound Tech, Running--Start, Online-School, Job Corps.
• Attend IEP, high school registration, and disciplinary meetings as requested.
• Prepare department reports and monthly educational progress report for TANF.
• Advise and assist high school and post-secondary students with educational planning, admissions, and financial aid.

Qualifications:

• Licensing/Certification: Requires a Washington State Teacher Certification.
• 3-5 years teaching experience.
• Enjoys working with adults and teens and responsive to individual interests and learning styles.
• Strong Skills in Core Subjects: English, U. S. and World History, Algebra. Geometry, Physical Sci.
• Familiarity with Best Practices in Education
• Consistent and firm rather than punitive, when dealing with student discipline.
• Experience with various cultural groups, or, preferably, Native Americans.
• Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written
• Good computer skills; Valid WA State drivers license;
• Must successfully complete pre-employment background prior to employment date
• Comply with the tribes substance abuse personnel policy.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to finger, handle, reach with hands and arms
• Frequently required to walk, sit, stand
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Normal audio and visual acuity

Travel Requirements:

• Local, statewide and out of state travel may be required.