Position Type:
CERTIFICATED SUBSTITUTE/GUEST TEACHER/HEA EMPLOYEE
Date Posted:
6/28/2024
Location:
TEACHING, LEARNING, AND LEADERSHIP
Date Available:
09/01/2024
Closing Date:
07/02/2024
Position Information:
Position Type:
Certificated; Non-Continuing Contract (Calendar)
Annualized Salary:
$67,056-$131,389*/year
to be prorated based on contract length and FTE
Required Qualification:
WA State Teaching Certificate
Locations Supported:
Bow Lake Elementary School
Hilltop Elementary School
Parkside Elementary School
Highline Public Schools is seeking an Annual Substitute teacher to join our team of educators for the 2024-2025 school year! Annual substitute teachers may work districtwide throughout the school year.
SUMMARY: The position of Annual Substitute Teacher is to provide continuity of the learning environment in the absence of a regular classroom teacher. The Annual Substitute Teacher will present the lesson prepared by the teacher or provide alternative instruction if lesson plans are not available. Annual substitute teachers are expected to maintain a level of classroom control that allows student to learn.
Per the Highline Education Association Collective Bargaining Agreement:
A. Annual substitutes are hired on a 0.80 FTE leave replacement contract as follows.
i. The annual contract will consist of 155 work days, calendared in advance on student instructional days. Alternate days may be requested by the substitute through Human Resources prior to the first day of employment. Approval will be subject to demand trends for specific dates.
ii. Annual substitutes are not required to participate in District Initiative Days (DID), but may attend at their election and receive clock hours, if available. The District may offer additional compensation for these days at the Extra Duty Rate identified in Appendix D to encourage participation on these days.
B. Annual substitute compensation for annual substitutes is identified in Appendix C.
i. Compensation will reflect Base Salary only and will not include Professional Learning and Enrichment (PLE).
ii. Annual substitutes will be moved to the contractual rate of pay after the twentieth consecutive day in the same assignment, retroactive to the first day of that assignment. They will be paid the contractual rate for the duration of that assignment, including both Base Salary and PLE. Their contractual FTE may be adjusted to reflect the duration of the assignment, if necessary.
C. Responsibilities of annual substitutes who are working in short term assignments will be adjusted as follows:
i. Whenever possible, annual substitutes will be placed in assignments of five (5) or fewer days.
ii. No PLE days or activities are expected.
iii. The workday for annual substitutes is confined to the 7.5 hour work day, including the 30-minute duty-free lunch. Attendance at activities beyond the workday is not expected.
iv. The District reserves the right to schedule professional learning opportunities for substitutes during Professional Collaboration Time (PCT). Substitutes are otherwise expected to work a full day in their assignment on PCT Fridays.
For a full job description, please see the attachment.
These employees are eligible to enroll in our comprehensive benefits package provided by SEBB upon hire. Check them out here!
PAY RATE INFORMATION FOR CERTIFICATED ANNUAL SUBSTITUTES:
Annual substitutes will be compensated as follows, reflective of a 0.85 FTE contract. Compensation will be a percentage of Base Salary, not to include Professional Learning and Enrichment (PLE).
Experience
BA
BA+45 (MA=45)
BA+90
0-2 years
80% of BA Step 0
80% of BA/45 Step 0
80% of BA/90 Step 0
3-6 years
80% of BA Step 3
80% of BA/45 Step 3
80% of BA/90 Step 3
7+ years
80% of BA Step 7
80% of BA/45 Step 7
80% of BA/90 Step 7
Annual substitutes will be moved to the contractual rate of pay after the twentieth consecutive day in the same assignment, retroactive to the first day of that assignment. They will be paid the contractual rate for the duration of that assignment. The contractual rate of pay is taken from the current teacher salary schedule and placement is based upon education and years of experience. Experience verifications from other school districts or educational institutions, along with official transcripts are required in order to calculate placement.
OUR PROMISE: Every student in Highline Public Schools is known by name, strength and need, and graduates prepared for the future they choose.
The Highline Strategic Plan is centered on Our Promise. In 2023, the strategic plan was updated to prioritize our work through 2026, identifying four bold goals:
- Culture of Belonging: A culture where all are welcome, valued, and safe.
- Innovative Learning: Academic experiences that engage, empower, and challenge every student.
- Bilingual & Biliterate: Multicultural skills that enable students to live, work, and communicate across cultures.
- Future Ready: Students explore possibilities and develop mindsets that prepare them for a changing future.
Highline Public Schools, District #401, reserves the right to privilege current employees in the hiring process. Highline Public Schools, District #401, complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate in admission, access, treatment, or employment in education programs or hiring practices on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, marital status, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular activities. Highline Public Schools also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. See Board Policy 5010 for Highline’s commitment to nondiscrimination and affirmative action. Any person having inquiries should contact: Age Discrimination Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Affirmative Action, Civil Rights Act (employees), and Title IX: Chief Talent Officer, 206.631.3121, title.ix@highlineschools.org; Civil Rights Act (students): Ombudsman, 206.631.3104, civilrightscoordinator@highlineschools.org; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act- Director of Social Services and Mental Health, 206.631.3255, 504coordinator@highlineschools.org, Address: 15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW, Burien, WA 98166.
Attachment(s):
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Guest Teacher 2021-12-10.pdf