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Location : ESD 112 - Vancouver, WA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 202603010
Department: STUDENT & SCHOOL SUCCESS
Opening Date: 07/31/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Thank you for your interest in our employment opportunities. We invite you to apply to be a part of our dynamic team providing quality educational services throughout Southwest Washington, and other areas of the state. For more information review the NEOGOV and
General Responsibilities
The primary goal of the Health Science course is to encourage a diverse pool of high school students with exemplary interpersonal skills to consider a career in Healthcare. The course will provide SW Washington high school students with the foundational skill and practical knowledge required to enter a Postsecondary Program in Allied Health. The Health Science Careers teacher will provide virtual and in-person instruction on the skills and competencies needed to succeed in a career in Healthcare. (Note: the course may be offered as Medical Terminology or Introduction to Health Science Careers).
Assignment/Location:
This position will be 3.45 hours per day, 185 days per year (.46 FTE) working at ESD 112 in Vancouver, WA and remote, with frequent travel throughout the ESD 112 region.
Salary Information:
The annual salary range for this position is $27,729.26 - $46,565.80. Salary placement is based on education and experience.
Essential Functions/Other Functions
Essential Functions:

1. Effectively use culturally responsive and asset-based teaching methods in an effort to eliminate the opportunity gap in education and manage student behavior by establishing policy and procedures.
2. Facilitate active learning instruction to students through planning and preparation to lecture, model, and use technology and other materials to engage learning and differentiate instruction in a blended/online learning environment.
3. Prepare and communicate clearly course objectives, learning, activities and outline for course of study following frameworks and curriculum guidelines requirements of state, industry and schools.
4. Collaborate with students, colleagues, and parents to communicate necessary information regularly regarding student progress and student needs utilizing district software and other tools for mandated record keeping and reporting.
5. Support CTE Coordinator in maintaining course and program requirements, including participating in faculty and professional development, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain appropriate certifications.
6. Maintain regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Other Functions:

1. Willingness to accept extra-curricular assignments, including student leadership organizations such as FBLA. SkillsUSA, DECA, HOSA etc.
2. Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with district schools and business partners to provide students with work-based learning opportunities.
3. Collaborate with building leaders and other partners to leverage existing support.
4. Other duties as assigned

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills
Minimum Qualifications:

1. Valid Washington State CTE certification with an endorsement in Medical Assisting, Health Therapeutic Careers, Health Diagnostic Careers, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Dental Assisting, Sports Medicine, or Nursing; or Eligibility to enroll in and complete an approved CTE Plan 2 Business & Industry Route teacher preparation program, plus 6,000 hours of verified occupational experience in healthcare, biomedical, clinical, or fitness-related fields, including qualifying experience in community, hospital, corporate, or recreational fitness programs involving instruction, supervision, management, or program administration; or Certified Athletic Trainer with qualifying occupational experience.
2. Ability to design instruction around industry experience with real-life applications, such as Project-based learning.
3. Experience using ZOOM, Canvas, Google Classroom and other learning management systems in a live, virtual classroom or other learning setting.

Preferred Qualiciations:

1. Five years of experience as a Medical Assistant or other Healthcare occupation.
2. Demonstrated experience and/or training in current techniques and skills in teaching secondary level students.
3. Teaching experience in a rural school; teaching experience with high school students.

Working Conditions/Employment Requirements
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

1. Hybrid working conditions with frequent travel throughout the ESD112 region and state.

Employment Requirements - ESD job offer is contingent on satisfying the following:

1. Successful completion of a criminal history background check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.
2. Must provide a valid professional license or certification documenting qualifying occupational experience.

Notice of Non-Discrimination
ESD 112 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person. The following individuals have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Civil Rights compliance Officer: Melissa Kreuder, 360-952-3328,
• Title IX Compliance Officer: Wendy Niehaus, 360-952-3574,
• ADA/504 Compliance Officer: Jeffrey Niess, 360-952-3529,

The above information will be provided in the appropriate language for persons with limited English language skills by contacting the ESD at 360-750-7500.
We provide a professional yet family-friendly work environment. To that end, our benefits are designed to meet the individual needs of our employees and their families.Full-Time or Part-Time positions working at least 17.5 hours per week are eligible for our standard package of benefits; retirement, medical, dental, and vision insurance offered at affordable premiums, we also offer a 25% discount on child care at ECE Child Care centers, tuition reimbursement, credit union membership, an employee assistance program, and much more!
Part-time positions working less than 17.5 hours per week or Temporary positions are not eligible for health benefits or paid leave. Eligibility for retirement is based on length of assignment.
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Do you have a valid Washington State CTE certification with an endorsement in Medical Assisting, Health Therapeutic Careers, Health Diagnostic Careers, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Dental Assisting, Sports Medicine, or Nursing; or Eligibility to enroll in and complete an approved CTE Plan 2 Business & Industry Route teacher preparation program, plus 6,000 hours of verified occupational experience in healthcare, biomedical, clinical, or fitness-related fields, including qualifying experience in community, hospital, corporate, or recreational fitness programs involving instruction, supervision, management, or program administration; or Certified Athletic Trainer with qualifying occupational experience?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have the ability to design instruction around industry experience with real-life applications, such as Project-based learning.

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have experience using ZOOM, Canvas, Google Classroom and other learning management systems in a live, virtual classroom or other learning setting?

• Yes
• No

04
Have you ever been convicted of any crime? Please answer YES or NO.
Note: For the purpose of this question, "convicted" includes: (1) All instances in which a plea of guilty or no contest is the basis of a conviction and (2) All proceedings in which a sentence has been suspended or deferred. You need not list traffic infractions that are not misdemeanors or crimes.
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If you answered YES to the previous question, please provide the following (If you answered NO, please enter N/A):
a. A detailed statement including what occurred, the nature of the offense, charge or warrant;
b. The name and address of the arresting agency;
c. The date of the arrest;
d. The final disposition, if any;
e. If a court was involved, the name and address of the court;
f. The complete arrest report and sentence and judgement; and
g. Attach a complete driving abstract for five years if the arrest was driving related. This can be done in the attachments portion of the application process.
06
Do you currently have any outstanding criminal charges or warrants of arrest pending against you in Washington, or any other state, province, territory, and/or country? Please answer YES or NO. If YES, please provide an explanation.
07
Are you presently under investigation in any jurisdiction for possible criminal charges? Please answer YES or NO. If your answer is YES, identify agency and location (street address, city, state), as well as a detailed explanation.
08
Is it true that you have NEVER BEEN convicted of any misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or felony crimes against children or other persons (including instances in which a plea of guilty or nolo contendere is the basis for the conviction) or any proceedings in which the charge has been deferred from prosecution under Chapter 10.05 RCW or the sentence has been deferred or suspended listed as follows: Aggravated murder, First degree promoting prostitution, First or second degree murder, Communication with a minor, First or second degree kidnapping, First degree arson, First, second or third degree assault, First degree burglary, First, second or third degree rape, Indecent liberties, First, second or third degree rape of a child, Incest, Felony indecent exposure, Vehicular homicide, First or second degree robbery, Unlawful imprisonment, First or second degree manslaughter, Simple assault, First or second degree extortion, Sexual exploitation of minors, First or second degree criminal mistreatment, First or second degree custodial interference, Child abuse or neglect as defined in RCW 26.44.020, Malicious harassment, Selling or distributing erotic material to a minor, First, second or third degree child molestation, Custodial assault, First or second degree sexual misconduct with a minor, Patronizing a juvenile prostitute, Child buying or selling, Violation of child abuse restraining order, Promoting pornography, Prostitution, First, second or third degree assault of a child, Child abandonment, or any of these crimes as they may have been named?

• Yes (It's true), I have NEVER been convicted
• No (It's not true), I HAVE BEEN convicted

09
Are you eligible for lawful employment in the U.S.? Proof of citizenship or legal right to work and identity will be required after hire.

• Yes
• No

10
APPLICANT DECLARATION: Selecting YES authorizes the employer to conduct a background investigation and authorizes the release of information in connection with this application for employment. This investigation may include such information as criminal or civil convictions, driving records, previous employers and educational institutions, electronic/phone personal or professional references, and other appropriate sources.
Selecting YES indicates you waive your right of access to such information, and without limitation, hereby release the employer and the reference sources from any liability in connection with its release or use. This release includes the sources cited above and specific examples as follows: The Washington State Patrol (WSP), information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of either data on all criminal convictions or certification that no data on criminal convictions is maintained, information from OSPI, the Washington or other State Departments of Social and Health Services and any locality to which they may refer for release of information pertaining to any findings of child abuse or neglect investigations involving you.
Selecting YES certifies under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that you have made true, correct and complete answers and statements on this application in the knowledge that they may be relied upon in considering your application. If the information provided or answer(s) to any questions on the application change prior to your being hired, you understand that you must immediately notify the employer. You understand that any omission, falsely answered statement made by you on this application, or any supplement to it will be sufficient grounds for failure to employ you or for your discharge should you become employed.
Selecting YES indicates that you understand that you may be subject to Washington State Patrol (WSP) and FBI fingerprint background checks.

• Yes
• No

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