Speech Language Pathologist

NONDISCRIMINATION

NEWPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT

NONDISCRIMINATION AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT

DISCRIMINATION

Newport School District Non-Discrimination Statement

Newport 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 employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Superintendent David E. Smith, Jr,

1380 W 5th St Newport, WA 99156

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Years Of Experience

• Classroom Experience

Conditions of Employment

• Do you hold or are you eligible to receive a valid Washington State teaching/administration/ESA certificate (whichever is applicable to the position to which you are applying)
• Are you eligible for lawful employment in the United States. Proof of citizenship or legal right to work and identify will be required after hire.
• Are you able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation?
• Current fingerprint records and background checks are required of newly employed school district staff. If hired, are you willing to submit a criminal history background check at your own expense?
• I verify that I have read the attached job description for this position and I agree to the responsibilities and requirements listed, if hired.

Skills Questionnaire

• Rate your ability to remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations.
• Rate your ability to perform a variety of specialized tasks.
• Rate your ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and school personnel.
• Rate your ability to use a variety of teaching strategies.
• Rate your communication skills.
• Rate your technology skills.

General Questions

• Have you ever been on a plan of improvement or probation plan? If yes, please explain the circumstances, including the underlying facts, place, date, and outcome.
• Have you ever been placed on administrative leave pending investigation of allegations of misconduct? If yes, please explain the circumstances, including the underlying facts, place, date, and outcome.
• Have you ever been the subject of a complaint to the Superintendent of Public Instruction or any other disciplinary board or licensing body? If yes, please explain the circumstances, including the underlying facts, place, date, and outcome.
• Have you ever resigned or otherwise separated from any employment (inclusive of regular or extra curricular positions) in order to avoid discharge or non-renewal? If yes, please explain the circumstances, including the underlying facts, place, date, and outcome.
• Are you currently a substitute teacher with the District?
• Describe how you would use technology in your classroom to improve student achievement.
• Describe how you would develop positive relationships with each of the following: students, parents, and certificated and classified building colleagues.
• Do you have a current Washington State Teaching Certificate?

Health Benefits

You are eligible for SEBB health benefits if Newport School District anticipates you will work:

• An average of at least 80 hours per month.
• For at least eight hours in each month.
• For more than six consecutive months.

Your SEBB benefits include:

• Medical insurance) - Medical insurance is optional. Employees who carry medical insurance will have a monthly out-of-pocket cost. Employees have the option to cover their family/dependents on medical insurance.
• Dental and vision insurance - Dental and vision insurance is mandatory and free to the employee and their family/dependents.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance - Basic life insurance is mandatory, and a $35,000 policy is free to the employee. The employee has the option to purchase additional life insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance - Basic long-term disability insurance is mandatory and is free to the employee. The employee has the option to purchase additional long-term disability insurance.

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Employees have the option to enroll in a flexible spending account.

Participation in School Employees Retirement System is mandatory if your position is eligible. Your position is eligible if:

• the position ever requires at least 70 hours of compensated employment in a month, and
• the position requires at least five months of 70 or more hours of compensated employment per month during a 12-month period, and
• the position is expected to require at least five months of at least 70 hours for two consecutive years.

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Employees may also contribute to a deferred compensation account (457 plan) or a tax-sheltered annuity (403(b) plan).

Newport School District offers the following additional benefits. Some benefits may be prorated based on the employee's work schedule:

• Sick leave
• Annual leave
• Vacation leave (not applicable to positions that do not work year-around)
• Bereavement and critical illness leave
• Jury duty leave
• Military leave
• Parental leave
• Emergency leave
• Paid holidays, including one personal holiday per year

Benefits

This position is part of the Newport Associated Teachers (NAT) Union, with salary based on the NAT contract.

Attachments

Cover Letter- Teacher*

Resume- Teacher*

Letter of Recommendation 1*

Letter of Recommendation 2*

Letter of Recommendation 3*

Letter of Recommendation 4

Certificate*

Transcript 1*

Transcript 2

References

Certificated Reference: 3 of 5 external references required.