This is a term-limited Certificated Career Ladder position as outlined in the Certificated Non-Supervisory Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement between SPS and SEA. This position comes with an additional annual stipend per the Certificated Stipend Salary Schedule shown in Appendix E of this Agreement. Please refer to the
Career Ladder positions are stipend roles that entail additional duties beyond a certificated contract. Teachers who apply must have an evaluation rating of proficient or higher in all eight TPEP criteria and a state student growth impact rating that is “average” or higher on their most recent comprehensive evaluation. Teachers who are currently on a focused evaluation must still meet the above criteria. They must also have a rating of proficient or higher in their identified focused criteria and a state student growth impact rating that is “average” or higher on their most recent focused evaluation.
The CTE Specialist position assists teachers in administering, monitoring, and implementing the requirements for high quality CTE pathways. The position provides leadership and support for the staff and collaborates with administrators, instructional staff, and community members to ensure the appropriate CTE curriculum and instructional practices are occurring in all middle and high schools. The CTE Specialist meets with CTE teachers individually and in small groups, with local, regional, and statewide members of the public involved in CTE, and professional learning communities to support implementation of CTE program requirements.
Seattle Public Schools Is Looking For a CTE Curriculum Specialist With Experience In All OR Most Of The Following OSPI CTE Programs
Agriculture
Culinary & Hospitality
Health & Medical
Human Services
In addition to the Essential Functions, Qualifications, and Knowledge listed below, preference is given to applicates who:
Hold a valid CTE certificate in the area(s) listed above (preferred).
Experience developing CTE course frameworks and working with OSPI for framework approval.
Have classroom experience teaching CTE or STEM courses at middle or high school level.
Demonstrated success implementing and supporting Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO)
Have industry experience in the areas above.
Have experience leading teachers and providing professional development.
Demonstrated success collaborating with industry partners to support CTE programs.
Assess the effectiveness of school's instructional program on a regular basis, using formative and summative assessment, common assessments, student work samples and student achievement data aligned to the CCSS.
Position reports to: Assigned Program Manager
Essential Functions
[Consultation] Provides support for the collection and use of school data and the implementation of academic achievement plans in schools; supports the District's Standards-Based Learning System, including curriculum, assessment, and instructional resources; guides school teams in academic decision-making, instructional and District priorities and professional development priorities; and coordinates academic services with the Offices of Special Education and English Language Learners. (15% of the time)
[Resources and communication] Develops and disseminates instructional resources and tools, including common standards-based assessments, using best practices and research; provides expertise and trains schools in the collection, use and analysis of resultant data with tools for improving instruction and student learning outcomes. (40% of the time)
[PD] Plans, develops, conducts and/or coordinates in-service staff development opportunities for district-wide teams in current research methods of instruction, assessments, and standards-based learning systems to increase academic achievement of students; trains teachers in a wide variety of skills and techniques; collaborates with teachers in the development and delivery of professional development; and facilitates school teams in data analysis and crafts action plans informed by the analysis.(40% of the time)
Attends a variety of meetings, conferences and seminars to maintain current knowledge of standards-based education school efforts, educational research, trends, directions and issues; communicates findings as appropriate. (5%)
Other Functions: Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position as directed by program manager.
Education
Typical Qualifications
Master's degree
Years Of Experience
Demonstrated successful teaching experience in assigned curriculum.
Certificates & Licenses
Valid Washington State Teacher's Certificate
Valid Washington State Driver's License or evidence of equivalent mobility
Testing: Must be career ladder eligible.
Clearances: Criminal justice fingerprint and background check
Allowable Substitutions To The Above
bachelor's degree and academic preparation in the field and three years of successful teaching experience in the assigned curriculum field may substitute for the Master's requirement.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of
Thorough knowledge and understanding of the key elements of assessment principles.
and ability to use backward designed unit development and apply the building Units and development of scope and sequence.
Current research-based instructional practices.
Variety of data analysis protocols.
Effective professional learning community models.
Current research in education of assigned fields.
Adult Learning theory; data analysis protocols; current research in education for assigned fields.
Skills In
Demonstrated proficiency in effective communication.
teaching assigned curriculum areas.
modeling effective instruction.
organization and time management.
writing manuals, guides and instructions.
Abilities To
provide instruction and leadership to adults.
establish objectives.
plan sequential learning activities.
research, plan, develop and facilitate in-service training.
assess and evaluate student and teacher progress and achievement.
adapt and modify techniques and materials for
standards-based learning systems.
promote and encourage learning and teaching.
provide and maintain an effective learning and
teaching environment.
locate and/or create instructional resourses.
maintain accurate records.
coordinate and direct activities.
work independently.
work cooperatively and in teams.
be fair and consistent when working with students.
establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers, parents, staff, administrators, outside agencies and the public.
Conditions/Disclaimers
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to this position and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. District employees are not authorized to make promises of employment for a particular period of time, or promises of a particular level of compensation or benefits to job applicants for certified or classified positions, and that any such agreement must be in writing and signed by the Superintendent. Any verbal or written statements to that effect by District employees other than the Superintendent are null and void.
Additionally, nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Seattle Public Schools benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click
Eligibility for benefits is determined by the number of hours employees are anticipated to work during the school year (September 1 through August 31). Any employee who is scheduled to work 630 hours or more in a year is eligible for benefits.
Salary Schedule
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Are you a current SPS Certificated (FTE) Employee?
Yes
No
02
Do you have a Valid Washington State Teaching certificate?
Yes
No
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Do you have a Master's degree OR the qualifying substitution of a bachelor's degree and academic preparation in the field and three years of successful teaching experience in the assigned curriculum field?
Yes
No
04
Do you hold a valid CTE certificate in the area(s): Agriculture, Culinary & Hospitality, Health & Medical, Human Services
Yes
No
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Do you meet the qualification of demonstrated successful teaching experience in assigned curriculum?
Yes
No
06
I have read the eligibility section of the Job Description, and understand that to be eligible for consideration for this position I must have a "proficient" or higher overall rating on each domain of my most recent comprehensive evaluation?
Yes
No
07
If hired into this position I understand as outlined by the Certificated Non-Supervisory Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement between SPS and SEA SEA Collective Bargaining Agreement this position is a term-limit position?
Yes
No
Required Question
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
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