Walker High School and Puyallup Online Academy are seeking a dynamic, student-centered educator for abined 1.0 Social Studies teaching assignment. This unique split position includes 0.6 FTE at Walker High School and 0.4 FTE at Puyallup Online Academy, with both assignments housed at Walker High School. This position provides an exciting opportunity to support students through innovative, flexible, and engaging instructional practices across both in person and virtual learning environments. Primary courses include American History and World History, with potential opportunities to teach elective Social Studies courses. The ideal candidate will value relationship-based instruction, support individualized learning pathways, collaborate effectively with staff and families, and help students connect learning to future college, career, and life opportunities.
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS WILL BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION ONCE THE INTERNAL BIDDING PROCESS HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
Internal Candidates Current PEA employees with a Continuing or Provisional contract may bid internally by following this link. External Candidates (Including current PSD Substitutes and NON-Continuing PEA contracts) to this vacancy through the Frontline applicant system.
To expedite processing, provide a minimum of 3 professional references from current and former supervisors, including their email addresses. Ensure these references respond promptly.
Requirements:
Washington State Social Studies endorsement required. Must be able to obtain a qualifying CTE endorsement by the 2027-2028 school year. Must be able to be endorsed in the 27-28 school year in at least one of the following
Vcodes:
V078000: Mustplete an approved CTE Plan 1 University Route teacher preparation program in Business & Marketing. Must hold a bachelor's degree. Before the Initial CTE Certificate can be issued, applicant must also: for the Residency Teacher Certificate or add this endorsement to applicant's Basic Educator Certificate;
Successfullyplete the Washington Educator Skills Test - Endorsement (WEST-E) or other approved content knowledge test in the specific subject area the candidate is rmended for by their educational institution;
Take the Washington Educator Skills Test - Basic (WEST-B) skills test in reading, writing, and math (or other approved test), if not already on file with OSPI; and
Verify 2,000 hours of non-teaching occupational experience in the Business & Marketing program area in the past 10 years.
OR V210100
Mustplete an approved CTE Plan 1 University Route teacher preparation program in Technology Education. Must hold a bachelor's degree. Before the Initial CTE Certificate can be issued, applicant must also: for the Residency Teacher Certificate or add this endorsement to applicant's Basic Educator Certificate;
Successfullyplete the Washington Educator Skills Test - Endorsement (WEST-E) or other approved content knowledge test in the specific subject area the candidate is rmended for by their educational institution;
Take the Washington Educator Skills Test - Basic (WEST-B) skills test in reading, writing, and math (or other approved test), if not already on file with OSPI; and
Verify 2,000 hours of non-teaching occupational experience in the Technology Education program area in the past 10 years.
OR V141000
Mustplete an approved CTE Plan 2 Business & Industry Route teacher preparation program. Verification of 6,000 hours of teaching experience in one or more of the following: Science, Technology, Engineering, OR Mathematics. •Experience may include teaching in any of the above subject areas for 6,000 hours. Please submit form 4075H.
OR V470110
Mustplete an approved CTE Plan 2 Business & Industry Route teacher preparation program. Verification of 6,000 hours of occupational experience in one or more of the following: Computer programming,puter repair and maintenance, or network management.
OR V521206
Mustplete an approved CTE Plan 2 Business & Industry Route teacher preparation program. Verification of 6,000 hours of occupational experience withputer software, word, spreadsheets, data bases, web page design, network management,puter repair, ORputer programming. Additional Requirements Must hold or be willing to obtain CPR/First Aid/AED and OSHA Trainer Certifications
Pass Criminal Background Fingerprinting with WSP and FBI
Successfullyplete OSPI required training Proof of Qualification Candidates must hold or be able to obtain a teaching certificate with OSPI, including the appropriate endorsement. Benefits and Wages Refer to the Certificated Staff, Non-Supervisory Employees (PEA)-WEA agreements, salary schedules, calendars, and benefits . Additional Information for External Candidates Your application remains active for two years for selected positions.
Hiring teams will review allpleted applications. If selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly by phone or email.
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