Page School Teacher/Coordinator Washington State Senate Olympia WA

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Posted: Oct. 19, 2022
| Application Deadline:
Oct. 31, 2022 at 5 p.m.
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Page School Teacher/Coordinator
Washington State Senate
Olympia
Legislative Profile
The Washington State Legislature is a bicameral body comprised of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Legislature meets annually on the second Monday in January in the Capitol Building in Olympia. Regular legislative sessions take place January through March in even-numbered years and January through April in odd-numbered years. Special legislative sessions occur as needed.
Our workplace is on the beautiful Capitol Campus in Olympia. The 486-acre campus includes the Legislative Building and other historic structures, as well as popular parks and trails with views of Capitol Lake, Budd Inlet, and the Olympic Mountains.
General Description
REPORTS TO: Co-reporting to Senate Civic Education Director & House of Representatives Civic Education Coordinator
CLOSES: October 31, 2022 at 5:00 PM.
Our ideal candidate has a driving passion for the work, brings humility to their job and interactions, and understands how their actions affect others. They see the needs and objectives of students and take them into account while achieving their objectives, and they adapt their approach and expectations accordingly. They are nimble and adaptive and can have courageous conversations when needed. They understand the House of Representatives and Senate Page Programs are often the first exposure to state government for students and this experience positively impacts their relationship with civic engagement into adulthood.
Position Profile
During each week of the legislative session approximately 60 students, ages 14 to 16, from across Washington serve as House and Senate Pages and participate in state government. Youth submit applications and are selected by the Senator or Representative from their legislative district. The typical day of a page is divided between work on the House and Senate floor, distributing materials throughout the Capitol Campus, supporting member offices, and presenting the colors at the opening of the day’s session.
Pages spend time each day attending Page School, which supplements the hands-on page experience while strengthening the page’s understanding of the legislative process and state government. To provide the best experience possible to all learners, the Page School employs two certificated teachers and maintains class sizes below fifteen. Pages attend the school for two hours each day in a mixed class setting with House and Senate Pages. Using activities, technology, and guest speakers, the group endeavors down a path of learning focused on the three branches of government, the lawmaking process, and the importance of civil discourse. The capstone project is a mock committee hearing that takes place in the actual hearing rooms and is streamed on TVW.org for families, friends, and educators to observe.
Pages receive a stipend of $35 per day and may apply for the Gina Grant Bull Memorial Legislative Page Scholarship to help offset costs of paging.
The Page School Teacher & Coordinator develops curriculum, lesson plans, and instructs the Page School. This position also assists the Senate Civic Education Director and House of Representatives Civic Education Coordinator with outreach and administration for other legislative civic education programs and events.
Find out more about the page school curriculum and activities by visiting: ****Expected Contributions
Research, adapt, and update Page School curriculum to align with evolving education standards, best practices, and current political topics.
Manage the daily operations of the Page School (daily schedule, guest speakers, room requests, etc.).
Coordinate accommodations for diverse learners.
Coordinate with the executive and judicial branches for page experiences.
Hire and supervise the Assistant Page School Teacher.
Assist with hiring for House and Senate Page Supervisors.
Serve as a point of contact for the Page School (answering phones, emails, and face-to-face contacts).
Support the Senate Civic Education Director and House of Representatives Civic Education Coordinator with tasks necessary to fulfill their duties.
Administer the Gina Grant Bull Page Program Scholarship.
Oversee clock hour certification for civic education programs.
Assist with the administration of Civic Education Day.
Assist with maintenance and administration of the legislative civic education social media and websites.
Assist with creation, review, and maintenance of page program publications (applications, fliers, brochures, promotional materials, etc.).
Assist with staff education on the House and Senate Page Programs.
Assist with recruitment, monitoring, and correspondence of host families.
Requirements
Qualificatons for A Successful Candidate:
A Bachelor’s degree in Education, preferably in Social Studies or Political Science.
Able to work with children of varying ages and abilities.
A working knowledge of the legislative process.
Possess research and organizational skills.
Bring a non-partisan view to the work while facilitating conversations with conflicting viewpoints.
Able to navigate the needs of both chambers and multiple supervisors.
Able to multi-task and prioritize tasks within competing deadlines.
Additional Preferred Experience:
Experience working with elected officials, the Washington State Legislature or other comparable environment.
Experience as a K-12 educator.
Conditions of Employment/Working Conditions
This position requires an onsite/in-person presence and must be able to frequently work more than 40 hours per week or adjust normally scheduled hours, which may include evening, weekends, and holidays during session.
This position requires ability to pass a Washington State Patrol background check.
Benefits
The salary for this position is $5,621 - $9,915 monthly, depending on experience. This position is not eligible for benefits due to the project duration.
To Apply
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