Waimea Canyon Middle - Career Explorations and Middle School Transition Teacher (2024-02434)

JOB
ABOUT THE POSITIONExplore CTE pathways and career exploration with Grade 6 students.Teach transition skills such as Google Suites. ABOUT OUR SCHOOLWelcome to WaimeaWaimea Canyon Middle School consists of students in grades 6-8 who live in the communities of Kalaheo, Eleele, Hanapepe, Kaumakani, Makaweli, Pakala, Waimea, Kekaha and Mana. The school is two blocks west of Waimea High School and is bordered by a county park, a residential subdivision, hospital and agricultural land. The school’s history dates back to 1972 when Waimea Canyon Elementary School opened its doors to students in grades K-6 from Waimea, Pakala, and Makaweli. In 1977, the intermediate grades (7-8) were added and its name changed to Waimea Canyon Elementary & Intermediate School. In July 2007, the school converted to a middle school and became Waimea Canyon Middle School. The school is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).MISSION & VISIONMissionThe mission of Waimea Canyon Middle School is to empower learners to navigate the present and to shape the future.Our VisionCurriculumCurriculum is rigorous, relevant, standards based, and aligned to assessments.Descriptive, project-based, embedded with choices for both students & teachers, involves community.The curriculum is horizontally and vertically aligned to the CCSS Literacy standards.InstructionInstruction is aligned to Standards.Instruction is targeted to the daily learning objectives.Instruction is differentiated to address needs of students.High impact, research based instructional strategies are used.Instruction is rigorous and relevant.Instruction is supported with technology - Future Ready/Tech PlanAssessmentAssessments are aligned to the Standards (Common Core, HCPS III, National/Industry, etc.).Different types of assessments are used to inform instruction and allow for student reflection/growth.EnvironmentTRIBES - Mutual respect, attentive listening, right to pass or participate, appreciation/no put-downs.Discipline GuidelinesGrowth MindsetCommunity Parent Involvement

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Please visit www.teachinhawaii.org to review the eligibility requirements for all bonuses, differentials, and initial salary placement. To obtain a Hawaii Teaching License, which is required to receive any salary differentials, please apply with the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board at www.hawaiiteacherstandardsboard.org.For more information about this school, please visit their website at: https://www.waimeacanyonms.org/