Counselor, Elementary School, Education ​/ Teaching

Location: Cashmere

APPLICANT INFORMATION

Only completed applications received by the specified closing date will be referred to the screening committee for consideration.

Successful applicants will be employed on a conditional basis pending completion of the background investigation and sexual misconduct release(s).

Applications are retained and considered active for one year following the first submission.

Conditions of Employment

* Are you a US citizen or are you able to provide documentation which permits you to work in the United States?

* Upon employment, can you provide an official copy of your transcripts and certification?

* I authorize Cashmere School District to make any investigation of my personal, educational, vocational or employment history. I further authorize any former employer, person, firm, corporation, educational or vocational institution or government agency to provide the Cashmere School District with information they have regarding me. I hereby release and discharge the Cashmere School District and those who provide information from any liability as a result of furnishing, receiving or using this information.

* In the event of employment, I understand that if I provide false or misleading information, including omissions in my application or interview(s), I will be subject to dismissal at any time during my period of employment with the Cashmere School District. I will provide verification of my certification, education and experience. I understand also that any offer of employment that may be made to me is conditional and subject to the acceptable outcome of a criminal history background check and approval of the Cashmere School District's Board of Directors.

I also agree to abide by all policies of the Cashmere School District.

General Questions

* Are you currently employed as a substitute in our District?

* Have you ever been dismissed or discharged from a job, or have you separated employment in order to avoid discipline or discharge? If yes, please explain.

* Are you presently under contract? If yes, with whom and what is your present position/title?

* Are you a former employee of the Cashmere School District? If yes, what was your position and name while employed with us?

* 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.

* Have you ever been discharged or non-renewed from any employment (inclusive of regular or extracurricular positions)? If yes, please explain the circumstances, including the underlying facts, place, date, and outcome

* Have you ever been released from prison or been convicted of any crime? If yes, please explain the nature of the crime, the place, and date. A conviction record will not necessarily bar you from employment.

* Are you presently charged with, but not convicted of, a crime? (Exclude civil infractions, such as minor traffic citations). If yes, please explain the nature of the crime, place, date, and court. A pending criminal charge will not necessarily bar you from District employment.

* Are you able to perform the essential functions of a certificated position with or without reasonable accommodation?

* Please describe the educational philosophies and strategies you believe to be the most effective for increasing student achievement, including those used to close the achievement gap for students with diverse social, economic, and other special needs.

* Please describe your curriculum content knowledge for this position and experience in designing effective learning experiences for students.

* Please describe how you work with students with various levels of disruptive behavior and the elements of your overall classroom behavior management plan.

* Please describe how you go about working in a shared decision-making environment, working collaboratively with communities, families, and colleagues to improve relationships, student learning, and professional practices.

* Besides English, please indicate language(s) you are fluent in.

* Are you a National Board Certificated Teacher? If the answer is yes, please provide a copy of your certificate.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Cashmere is a stable agricultural community of approximately 3,070 citizens, nestled in the foothills of the eastern…