Alternate Routes to Teacher Certification - 2024-2025 School Year - Clover Park School District

Application Deadline: Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified.

Clover Park School District is currently accepting applications for the alternate route program in the endorsement areas below:

• Special Education - Middle School

Internal employees and substitutes that are enrolled in a program and ready to begin student teaching during the 2024-25 school year will receive first consideration.

Questions: Lori Liedes, Recruitment Supervisor, lliedes@cloverpark.k12.wa.us 

Step 1 - Apply to Clover Park School District Alternate Routes to Certification Program

• Using the online application system, apply to Clover Park School District’s to the alternate route program posting.

Selection is determined by:

•   District need
•   Application/references 
•   Interview 

This opportunity is limited to the number of candidates the District can support. Selected candidates will be placed at District's discretion based on need and qualifications.  

Step 2- Select an Endorsement Area

Clover Park School District supports alternate route programs in the areas listed below: 

• Special Education
• World Language: Spanish

Step 3- Apply to University Program

Step 4- Content Area Exam (WEST-E/NES)

If selected, applicant will need to show:

• Passing of required state tests, as determined by district.

(The WEST-B is a basic knowledge exam and the WEST-E or NES are endorsement specific exams.  Information on testing and sample exams can be found the on the Washington Educator Skills Test website. Link - http://www.west.nesinc.com/.)

Step 5– Alternate Route candidates require an OSPI account

To create an OSPI account and apply for certification, select the following link:

http://www.k12.wa.us/certification/Teacher/Limited.aspx

Step 6- Review and comply with District Action Plan

The Clover Park School District will develop an action plan to guide applicant through alternate route process and for school board approval.

• Candidate will be required to show proof of program enrollment in an alternate routes program with a state approved college/university.  
• Candidate will be required to remain in the alternate routes program while earning full state certification.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree
• Candidate must be able to show a minimum of 6 months' experience working with students in a classroom setting
• 10 days of recent substitute teacher experience (if not a current employee)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to organize time and materials effectively.
• Ability to be flexible.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and volunteers in a diverse environment.
• Ability to incorporate literacy instruction into other areas of instruction.

Summary of Assignment

Under general direction of the building administrator, is responsible for planning, providing, and evaluating varied learning experiences of students in cooperation with other staff members, parents, and the public.  Educator will be teaching and completing coursework concurrently.

Essential Functions

• Makes long and short range plans for each subject area of instruction.
• Thorough knowledge of subject areas taught.
• Provides for individual differences in the learning needs of students.
• Demonstrates subject mastery.
• Provides a classroom climate which is based on mutual respect, rapport, fairness and consistency.
• Demonstrates competency in instructional skills.
• Evaluates in terms of planned goals and revises instruction as a result of the evaluation.
• Informs pupils of their progress in terms of the objectives set for the lesson or course of study.
• Interacts positively with students, professional associates, and patrons of the school district.
• Meets classes, renders accurate reports, performs assigned duties punctually.
• Adjusts to varied situations, demands, and new instructional concepts.
• Fulfills job-related non-teaching duties.
• Handles student discipline and attendant problems.
• The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.  The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
• Maintain good academic standing in educator’s teacher preparation program (college/university).

*Total Possible Salary Range: $66,110 - $124,606/yr

Contracted Days: 183

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303. (NOTE: All associated background check fees are the employee’s responsibility.) The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment.

Insurance Benefits

Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long term disability and basic life insurance benefits.

Clover Park School District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees for information on available benefit options.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Plan. For eligibility  information, check on the link to the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Clink on the link https://www.drs.wa.gov/plan/dcp/  for information on 457 plan (DCP)  with the Department of Retirement Systems.

To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan, employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.

*Clover Park School District total possible pay consists of base salary plus the following:

Building Centered Responsibility - 5 days

District Centered Responsibility - 2.5 days

Event Responsibility - 1 day 

Attendance required for compensation of responsibility pay (building-centered, district-centered, and event).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clover Park 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 otherof alleged discrimination at Clover Park School District, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr., SW, Lakewood, WA 98499-1341: Title IX Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154, Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executiv designated youth groups. Address correspondence to one of the following individuals who have been designated to handle questions and complaints Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154, Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154