NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Elma School District is accepting applications for the following certificated position:

2025-2026

(1.0 FTE)

Elma High School & Elma Natural Resources Innovation Academy

CTE Natural Resource/Construction Teacher

Agriculture or Skilled Technical Science CTE Certification

Date Posted: May 02, 2025

Category: Certificated

ETO Salary Schedule Range:

· *64,711.58 - $122,591.66 (ETO Salary 25-26)

· CTE Extended time expectations per ETO CBA MOU

Benefits Include:

Twelve (12) Days of Sick Leave per school year
Two (2) Personal Leave Days per school year
Washington Paid Family Medical Leave
Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
DCP – Deferred Compensation Program

Medical; Dental; Vision; Basic Life; AD&D; LTD Insurance; FSA, and DCAP)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

CTE Natural Resource & Construction teacher that embraces a tree to house concept in developing 21^st century skills through career pathways. The educator will teach 150 minute block class of natural resources/forestry as a part of the new Elma Innovation Academy and two periods of construction with Elma High School. This exciting teaching assignment will connect core academic standards and learning through a Natural Resource and Construction Career Pathways. The teacher will be responsible in establishing relationships and create rigorous, relevant project-based coursework that connects career pathways with post-secondary and industry partnership options. The teacher will work collaboratively with the CTE team to enhance community development, connect with industry partners, engage and compete in CTSO’s, and more. This position will connect with the trades and the natural resource industry to develop a pre-apprenticeship and/or internship program. Ultimate goal is to develop a career pathway that encompasses “tree to house”.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Possess or willingness to pursue a Washington State Teaching Certificate

· Possess or willingness to pursue a Washington CTE Agriculture and/or Skilled Technical Science Certification. Endorsement focus on Natural Resources and Construction that follow CTE standards and expectations.

· WSP/FBI fingerprint background clearance (fee paid by the employee)

· Demonstrates command of interpersonal communication skills with students, parents, and peers (oral and written)

· Familiar with state standards and training in effective use of assessment

· Successful teaching experience/practicum in a secondary and/or industry setting

· Regular attendance is an essential function of this position

· Ability to establish positive relationships with students, parents/guardians, and community

· Ability support students with expanded leadership opportunities with FFA and/or Skills USA

· Expectation to support CTSO leadership through FFA and/or Skills USA

REPORTS TO: Building Administrators, CTE Director

EVALUATION: Evaluated by the CTE Director

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & BACKGROUND SKILLS:

Industry Experience - within Construction &/or Natural Resources. Other experience in Technology, Engineering, and/or Trades are also welcomed.

Teaching & Learning - Understand the Washington Standards in AFNR, NGGS, Technology, and Environmental Science and establish clear learning targets for every lesson. Build rigorous and aligned assessments and consistently engage students with 21^st century essential skill practices. Follow Elma School District’s instructional framework, including:

· Ensuring Equity in Actions

· Setting High Expectations

· Building a Productive Classroom Culture

· Responsive Teaching and Learning

· Classroom Culture: Build a safe and productive classroom culture. Positive relationships are evident, procedures are clear, and the classroom is safe and secure for learning to unfold. Student and teacher interactions promote a growth mindset.

· Family & Community: Consistently develop strong relationships with students’ families while diligently informing parents of expectations, positive news, and/or concerns about their children. Provide opportunities for parents to be involved in their children’s learning.

· Professional Responsibilities: Actively participates in professional learning communities (PLCs) with colleagues in order to improve teaching and student learning. Reflect on instruction and leadership while contributing ideas, expertise, and time to the mission and goals of the school

· Committed to high academic achievement and high expectations for all students

· Able to be a positive team player and communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, students, and families

· Open to being coached and receiving feedback in order to advance learning and growth for students

· Professional with high personal standards and integrity

· Ability to use Google Classroom as an effective teaching tool

· Ability to align standards and support students to master their learning

· Interest and/or experience in CTE Agriculture &/or CTE Skilled Technical Science.

· The safety and health of students and others is an essential function of this position

Application Process:

Please visit www.edjobsnw.org and create an account for those interested in the open position.

Required attachments: Cover Letter, Resume, Three (3) Certificated Letters of Recommendation or Reference Forms, Washington State Teaching Certificates with required endorsements, and College Transcripts

Current employees of the Elma School District may submit a letter of interest, must have an updated resume with an Elma School District #68 Job Application on file with Human Resources Officer Susie Arnold susiearnold@eagles.edu.

The application deadline is May 14, 2025 by 3:00 PM. The position will remain open until filled.

The Elma School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Students, families and other stakeholders are notified the district does not discriminate based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal in any programs or activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Designated to handle inquiries about nondiscrimination policies are:
504 Section Coordinator, Kathleen Gallagher, kgallagher@eagles.edu
Title IX Officer, Christopher R. Nesmith, cnesmtih@eagles.edu

El Distrito Escolar de Elma es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Se notifica a los estudiantes, familias y otras partes interesadas que el distrito no discrimina por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, edad, origen nacional, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, condición de veterano o militar, discapacidad o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o animal de servicio en cualquier programa o actividad, y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados.

Los designados para atender consultas sobre políticas de no discriminación son:
Coordinadora de la Sección 504, Kathleen Gallagher, kgallagher@eagles.edu
Oficial del Título IX, Christopher R. Nesmith, cnesmtih@eagles.edu