063-CRT-03-26 Dental Assistant Teacher (1.0 FTE) @ WVTSC

#063-CRT-03-26 Dental Assistant Teacher 1.0 FTE, Continuing Wenatchee Valley Technical Skills Center Beginning the 2026-2027 School Year

DESCRIPTION

This full-time dental assisting instructor position prepares high school students for entry-level employment or further education in dental-related careers. The instructor manages two 2.5-hour sections daily, providing hands-on clinical instruction, coordinating internships, and implementing curriculum aligned with state and industry standards. Responsibilities include supervising students, fostering leadership development, maintaining advisory committee engagement, and ensuring a safe, positive learning environment. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must hold or be eligible for a Washington State CTE certificate in dental assisting and have industry experience. The role emphasizes collaboration, effective instruction, equity, and student success within a professional clinical setting. Willing and able to complete a Career and Technology Education Competency based two-year program required to become vocationally certified. This instructor would need to plan, implement and evaluate classroom instruction consistent with building, district, and state academic and CTE standards. The candidate should have demonstrated skills in collaboration, organization, and leadership. Strong communication and technical skills are required and experience working with high school-age students is preferred. The ability to work as a team member is a must. Must have demonstrated the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with students, parents, and community members. Demonstrated ability to organize and complete detailed paperwork to maintain DSHS, DOH, State, and local program standards and requirements is critical. Attendance and punctuality are important functions of this job.

BENEFITS

Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).

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//www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/health-benefits Professional growth reimbursement, $1000/year for qualified expenses. Paid leave benefits include 12 days of sick leave and 3 personal leave days.

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//www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/collective-bargaining-agreements Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/

FTE Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement:

The recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility prior to working.

Disclosure Statement and Record Check:

Pursuant to Chapter 486, Washington Laws of 1987, the recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating whether he or she has been convicted of crimes against persons listed in the law. In addition, a background check, based on fingerprints, will be requested from the Washington State Patrol & FBI. Employment is conditional based upon completion of the record check.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The Wenatchee 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, gender 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 employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator, Title IX Officer, Section 504

Coordinator, HIB Compliance and Gender Inclusive Schools Coordinator:

Eric Anderson, Executive Director of Learning, Teaching, and Schools, Anderson.eric@wenatcheeschools.org , 235 Sunset Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801, 509 663-8161 You can report discrimination and discriminatory harassment to any school staff member or to the district's Civil Rights Coordinator, listed above. You also have the right to file a complaint (see below). For a copy of your district's nondiscrimination policy and procedure, contact your school or district office or view it online here: Policy 3210 and Procedure 3210P

DECLARACI

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DE NO DISCRIMINACI

ÓN El Distrito Escolar de Wenatchee no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, condición de veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión de género, identidad de género, discapacidad o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o un animal de servicio y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar preguntas y quejas de supuesta discriminación: Coordinador de Derechos Civiles, Oficial del Título IX, Coordinador de la Sección 504, Coordinador de Escuelas Inclusivas de Género y Cumplimiento de

HIB :

Eric Anderson, Director Ejecutivo de Escuelas, anderson.eric@wenatcheeschools.org , 235 Sunset Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801, 509 663-8161 Puede denunciar la discriminación y el acoso discriminatorio a cualquier miembro del personal de la escuela o al Coordinador de Derechos Civiles del distrito, mencionado anteriormente. También tiene derecho a presentar una queja (ver más abajo). Para obtener una copia de la política y el procedimiento de no discriminación de su distrito, comuníquese con la escuela o la oficina del distrito o véala en línea aquí: Política 3210 y Procedimiento 3210P

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