Click here to download application: CERTIFICATED APPLICATION

Click here to download application: APPLICATION CLASSIFIED – AA survey-1

The Orcas Island School District:
The district’s approximately 500 students are served by approximately 55 certificated teachers, 50 classified staff members, a K-8 principal and a half- time High School Principal/ half-time Superintendent. The Orcas Island Elementary School (K-6), the Orcas Island Middle School (7-8) and the Orcas Island High School (9-12) and the OASIS alternative programs for K-8 and high school students are all located on one 45-acre campus in the village of Eastsound on Orcas Island. The Waldron Island School, located on nearby Waldron Island, serves approximately thirteen K-8 students and is one of eleven designated “Remote and Necessary” sites in Washington state. The district offers a 180-day base contract plus supplemental TRI contracts for teachers and any certificated LID days as authorized by the state legislature. Full time certificated salaries range from $34,237 to $64,531 for the base contract in the current school year. Approved classified positions receive annual Employment Agreements. Our schools have accreditation through the Washington State Board of Education.

The Community:
Orcas Island is 57 square miles of exceptionally beautiful forests, lakes and meadows lying at the end of a one + hour ride via the Washington State Ferry system. Orcas Island is in the San Juan Archipelago in the northwest corner of Washington State. Year round population is approximately 5,000. Summertime contributes an influx of tourists from all parts of the globe. This small community offers an exceptional variety of interests maintained by a diverse population of retirees, artisans, metropolitan refugees and service workers. Orcas boasts a lively performing arts center, various medical clinics and churches, an airport, museum guild, public library, Senior Services Center, a community “FunHouse” for life long learning, as well as other cultural and commercial activities. The District’s long history of passage of M & O levy elections is evidence of the community’s strong ethic supporting education. Many active local service organizations contribute financial and personal support to many school activities.

THE ORCAS ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT WILL ONLY ACCEPT

APPLICATIONS FOR OPENINGS LISTED BELOW

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The Orcas Island School District complies with all state and federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, including gender identity, age, national origin, marital status or disability. This holds true for all district employment and opportunities. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district’s Title IX/RCW 28A.640 Officer: Supt of Schools (557 School Road, Eastsound, WA 98245, 360 376-2284) and/or Section 504/ADA Coordinator: School Counselor (715 School Road, Eastsound, WA 98245, 360 376-2287).
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CLASSIFIED SUPPORT STAFF OPENINGS    There are openings for classified substitutes at this time

SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS

Substitute school bus drivers must be physically fit, have a clean driving record and a Class B license.  Training for required endorsements will be provided by the District.  Substitute school bus driver hourly rate: $15.05

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

All candidates will be screened on the basis of application materials. A criminal history background check will be required of the successful candidate(s). A complete application should include:
• completed district CLASSIFIED application form – (Print out PDF file above)
• your letter of application
• current resume

Submit a hardcopy of your application materials to: OISD Human Resources, 557 School Rd, Eastsound, WA 98245

Deadline for submitting application material:  no deadline.

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ADMINISTRATIVE OPENINGS There are no admin openings at this time

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
All candidates will be screened on the basis of application materials. A criminal history background check will be required of the successful candidate(s). A complete application should include:
• completed district ADMIN application form – (Print out PDF file above )
• your letter of application
• resume
• current letters of recommendation
• copies of your transcripts
• a copy of your valid Washington State certification, showing expiration date

Application Deadline:
Submit a hardcopy of your application materials to: Office of Human Resources, 557 School Rd, Eastsound, WA 98245

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CERTIFICATED TEACHER OPENINGS There are no certificated openings at this time

Appropriate WA certification, including endorsements as required; and must meet Federal NCLB Highly Qualified Teacher requirements.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
All candidates will be screened on the basis of application materials. A criminal history background check will be required of the successful candidate(s). A complete application should include:
• completed district application form – (Print out PDF file: APPLICATION-CERTIFICATED to complete and submit a hardcopy)
• your letter of application
• resume
• current letters of recommendation
• copies of your transcripts
• a copy of your valid Washington State certification, showing expiration date

Application Deadline: Until filled
Submit a hardcopy of your application materials to: OISD Human Resources, 557 School Rd, Eastsound, WA 98245

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CO-CURRICULAR STAFF OPENINGS    There is an opening for a COACH at this time

HEAD BOYS BASKETBALL COACH – for OHS;   for the Nov 2012 – Feb 2013 season;

First year stipend:  $2,329

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

All candidates will be screened on the basis of qualifications and application materials. A criminal history background check will be required of the successful candidate(s). A complete application should include:
• completed district CLASSIFIED/CO-CURRICULAR  application form – (Print out PDF file above / )
• your letter of application stating your qualifications

Submit a hardcopy of your application materials to: OISD Human Resources, 557 School Rd, Eastsound, WA 98245

Deadline for submitting application material:  until filled.