This position is for a 0.4 FTE Career and Technical Education Instructor, Freshman Seminar Teacher at W.F. West High School for the 2026-27 school year. This position is open until filled. For best consideration, please apply by June 16, 2026.

Required Attachments:

Letter of Interest including how the candidate meets the qualifications
Resume
Transcripts
3 Letters of Recommendation
Valid Washington State Certificate or Washington State Career and Technical Education Certificate

Description:

Chehalis School District is seeking a dynamic and student-centered CTE educator to teach Freshman Seminar at W.F. West High School (.4 FTE). This course is designed to equip incoming ninth-grade students with the academic, social-emotional, and career-readiness skills necessary for success in high school and beyond. The ideal candidate is passionate about working with transitioning students and skilled at building positive relationships while delivering structured, relevant content.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Performance Responsibilities:

Deliver instruction aligned to the Freshman Seminar course framework, including postsecondary planning, financial literacy, organizational strategies, and social-emotional learning
Foster a classroom culture rooted in responsibility, effort, and accountability
Guide students in exploring course offerings and career pathways that align with their skills, talents and purpose
Support students in developing intrapersonal skills and self-advocacy
Collaborate with counselors, administrators, and fellow staff to support student transitions to high school
Maintain accurate records, communicate with families, and participate in relevant professional development
Contribute to a positive school culture

Typical Qualifications:

Valid Washington State Certificate or Washington State Career and Technical Education Certificate
First Aid/CPR Right Response Trained
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background clearance
Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, evaluate performance
Demonstrated successful experience in implementing a prescribed curriculum
Demonstrated evidence of classroom management skills
Experience and/or training with cultural, ethnic and language diversity preferred
Knowledge of age appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code
Demonstrated willingness and ability to work cooperatively with administration and staff
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to use computer technology to assist instruction
Prior job related experience required
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

Knowledge of age appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum, benchmarks and framework, education code, appropriate instructional subjects
Willingness to supervise/direct extracurricular activities
Demonstrated willingness and ability to work cooperatively with administration and staff
Skills to promote learning, motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, and evaluate performance
Knowledge of curriculum, education code, and district policies
Abilities to stand and walk for prolonged periods, perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, other school personnel, meet schedule and deadlines. Significant physical abilities may include lifting/carrying 25 lbs, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/accommodation/field of vision

Reports To: Building Principal

Compensation and Benefits:
Employee Compensation and Benefits are outlined in the CEA Bargaining Agreement. See Article XIII Economic Provisions, Article VII Leaves, Appendix O. 26/27 CEA Salary schedule posted.

The District complies with State Law regarding SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) and DRS (Washington State Department of Retirement Systems) eligibility and benefits. If eligible, SEBB benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, long-term disability, AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSA), and Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP). Retirement benefits, if eligible, may include membership in TRS retirement plans in addition to voluntary Deferred Compensation Program and 403(b) Annuity enrollments. Paid time off is also outlined in the CEA Bargaining Agreement.

Notice of Non-Discrimination:

Chehalis School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, ethnicity, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to youth development organizations listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society.

Chehalis School District offers classes in many career and technical education (CTE) program areas, including Agriculture, Business and Marketing, Family and Consumer Sciences, Skilled and Technical Sciences, Health Sciences and STEM. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.

The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

El Distrito Escolar de Chehalis no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, etnicidad, condición de veterano o estatus militar con baja honorable, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, falta de vivienda, inmigración o estatus de ciudadania, la presencia de cualquier discapacidad sensorial, mental o física, neurodivergencia , ni por el uso de un perro guía o animal de servicio entrenado, y garantiza el acceso equitativo a las organizaciones de desarrollo juvenil enumeradas en el Título 36 del Código de los Estados Unidos como sociedades patrióticas.

El Distrito Escolar de Chehalis ofrece clases en varias áreas con programas de educación vocacional y técnica (CTE), incluyendo Agricultura, Negocios y Mercadotecnia, Ciencias de la Familia y del Consumidor, Ciencias Técnicas y Calificadas, Ciencias de la Salud y STEM. La falta de dominio del idioma inglés no será una barrera para la admisión y participación en programas de educación profesional y técnica.

Title IX Coordinator
Athletic Director/W.F. West High School Assistant Principal, Tommy Elder, 360-807-7235, telder@chehalisschools.org

Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Executive Director of Student Support, Katie Howell, (360) 807-7245 option 3, (360) 748-8767 Fax, khowell@chehalisschools.org

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Executive Director of Human Resources, Leslie Wohld, 360-807-7200, lwohld@chehalisschools.org

Career and Technical Education Coordinator
W.F. West High School Assistant Principal, Don Bunker, 360-807-7235, dbunker@chehalisschools.org

Address: 310 SW 16th St, Chehalis WA 98532

Chehalis-CTE Teacher-Freshman Seminar (WFW) 2026-27