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Job Description
POSITION
CTE and Core Content Teacher
LOCATION
Dishman Hills High School
FTE 1.0 DAYS/YEAR 184 CONTRACT
Continuing
START DATE 2026-2027
School Year SALARY Per the WVEA Salary Schedule Dependent on verified education and experience Prorated for partial FTE positions Additional compensation and benefits as outlined in the
WVEA CBA
Placement according to verified education & experience Pay is annualized over 12 months
JOB TYPE
Exempt
UNION/CONTRACT
West Valley Education Association (WVEA )
SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT
Dishman Hills High School is seeking a highly qualified, collaborative, energetic Career and Technical Education Teacher (CTE) applicant endorsed in Business and Marketing Education (V078000), Technology Education (V210100), or Agriculture Education (V010000) and at least one other endorsement preferred. At Dishman we maintain a small school environment. This allows us to keep our classes small (typically between 12-14 students per class). Our mission is to prepare a diverse group of students for success in college and life. At Dishman Hills High School, we believe every student should have access to a high-performing, 21st Century education and are capable of being thoughtful and contributing members of society - while also being college and career ready. We use project-based learning and a world-class curriculum to prepare our students for success in college, career, and life.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Prior successful experience teaching high school CTE Certification with multiple areas of endorsement Experience in diverse classrooms Experience in Project-based and/or Expeditionary learning Willingness to learn and explore alternative pathways to learning
CTE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS CTE
positions require an initial or continuing CTE certificate directly related to the teaching assignment (Business, Marketing, or Family & Consumer Science) OR the applicant has the ability to obtain CTE certification by meeting all requirements of occupational experience as defined by OSPI and provides evidence of documentation to the district.
Documentation requirements include:
Minimum of three years (6,000 hours) of paid occupational experience in CTE endorsement area, please refer to the posted OSPI v-codes. Verifiable occupational experience must have been within the past 10 years. If all or part of the 2,000 hours is more than ten years old, candidates must complete an additional 300 hours of recent (occurring in the last two years) occupational experience, which can be volunteer hours in the CTE subject area. Volunteer hours can only be used for the 300 hours of current industry experience.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with appropriate subject matter endorsement. Demonstrate value and respect for all, including typically underserved students. Demonstrate mature behavior and ability to use sound judgment in working with students, parents, staff, and the community. Relate positively to students and parents/guardians of varying socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, different learning styles, and various abilities and disabilities. Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills with students, staff, administrators, and parents/guardians. Training and/or experience with technology integrating technology into planning, teaching and learning, and record-keeping skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues and fulfill common departmental/program goals and objectives.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Center instruction on high expectations for student achievement by providing clear learning goals and scales, celebrating success, understanding students' interests and backgrounds, and demonstrating values and respect for all, including typically underserved students. Use effective teaching practices by helping students effectively interact with new knowledge, practice and deepen knowledge, and engage in cognitively complex tasks. Use effective teaching practices including asking questions of students, probing incorrect answers of students, and noticing when students are not engaged. Use effective teaching practices by helping students use and apply academic vocabulary and evaluate the effectiveness of individual lessons and units. Recognize individual students' learning needs and develop strategies to address those needs by using effective scaffolding of information with a lesson and planning and preparing for the needs of all students. Provide clear and intentional focus on subject matter content and curriculum using established content standards and available resources and technology. Foster and manage a safe, positive learning environment through organizing the physical layout of the classroom and reviewing expectations to rules and procedures. Foster and manage a safe, positive learning environment by demonstrating "with-it-ness," applying consequences for lack of adherence to rules and procedures, acknowledging adherence to rules and procedures, and displaying objectivity and control. Use multiple data elements to modify instruction and improve student learning by designing instruction aligned to assessment, use of multiple data sets, and tracking of student progress. Communicate and collaborate with parents and the school community through positive interactions with students, parents, staff, and the West Valley community. Exhibit collaborative and collegial practices focused on improving instructional practice and student learning by seeking mentorship for areas of need or interest, promoting positive interactions with colleagues, participating in district initiatives, and monitoring progress relative to the professional growth and development plan. Encourage students to think independently, problem solve, and express original ideas. Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment. Evaluate students' academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports. Communicate with parents and school counselors on student progress. Requisition books, instructional materials, tools, and instructional aids, and maintain required inventory records as necessary. Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned workday as required. Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and/or in self-selected professional growth activities. Administer or monitor standardized tests in accordance with district and state testing programs. Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school of assignment or on a district level. Participate in Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and 504 meetings as necessary. Other duties as assigned.
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR
Building Principal/CTE Director
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary and work year are determined by the negotiated agreement and the needs of the District. Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed before employment commences. The successful candidate for this position must complete a fingerprinted background check with the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Employment is contingent upon clearance of the background check.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HEALTHCARE BENEFITS
- Employees who meet the eligibility criteria outlined in Chapter 182-31 WAC have access to medical, dental, vision, supplemental life, and supplemental disability insurance through the School Employee Benefit Board (SEBB).
RETIREMENT
- All regular, non-substitute employees are enrolled in a state retirement plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
SICK LEAVE
- All regular, non-substitute employees receive 12 sick leave days (prorated based on FTE) and paid time off. Substitute employees receive sick leave per
RCW 49.46.210. PAID TIME OFF
- All regular, non-substitute employees receive paid time off, including annual and/or vacation leave. Paid time off varies by position and work year. Refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement or salary schedule for details. Employees may be eligible for VEBA , including monthly accrual and/or sick leave conversion. Benefits are position specific. Refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement or salary schedule for details. West Valley 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:
Sabre Dahl, 2805 N Argonne Rd., Spokane Valley WA 99212,
Phone:
(509) 924-2150, sabre.dahl@WVSD.org . Section 504 Coordinator, Dan Andrews, 2805 N Argonne Rd., Spokane Valley WA 99212,
