Waimea Canyon Middle - Social Studies Teacher (2024-02429)

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

Welcome to Waimea

Waimea 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 & VISION

Mission

The mission of Waimea Canyon Middle School is to empower learners to navigate the present and to shape the future.

Our Vision

Curriculum

• Curriculum 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. Instruction
• Instruction 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 Plan Assessment
• Assessments 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. Environment
• TRIBES - Mutual respect, attentive listening, right to pass or participate, appreciation / no put-downs.
• Discipline Guidelines
• Growth Mindset
• Community Parent Involvement

The Hawaii State Department of Education is committed to hiring highly qualified teachers in every classroom. With the exception of designated Career and Technology Education (CTE) positions, the minimum qualification to apply for a teacher, librarian or counselor position is a Bachelor's Degree.

If you are hired without completing a Teacher's Education Program, you have a maximum of 3 years to obtain a valid Hawaii teaching license.

You must enroll in a Program to continue employment with the Department. Within each year of employment, you must satisfactorily demonstrate active pursuit towards meeting Hawaii licensing requirements, as set forth by the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board (HTSB).

It is your responsibility to ensure the program you have enrolled is aligned with the teaching line you are hired in.

Upon hire you will need to have a valid Hawaii teaching license or Emergency Hire Permit. You may apply for your Hawaii teaching license on the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board Website ( https : / / hawaiiteacherstandardsboard.org / ).

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 /