NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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

***TEMPORARY POSITION***
03/16/2025 TO 05/15/2026
Elma High School
Long Term Substitute English Teacher

Date Posted: 03-23-2026

Closing Date: 03-27-2026 or until filled

Assignment: Temporary

Approximate Dates March 16, 2026 - May 15, 2026

Base Rate Per Diem ETO Salary (25-26):

$45.95 per hour

Request Start Date: Approx. 03-16-2026

Benefits Include:

I-1433 Sick Leave, the employee will accrue at least one (1) hour of paid sick leave for every forty (40) hours worked.
Washington Paid Family Medical Leave

Required Qualifications:

Valid Washington State teaching certification appropriate with endorsement
WSP/FBI background and fingerprint clearance (fee paid by the employee)
Student teaching or contracted teaching experience in a secondary setting
Experience and training in effective assessment strategies
Excellent communication skills
Willingness and ability to teach electives
Regular attendance is an essential function of this position
The safety and health of students and others is an essential function of this position

Preferred Qualifications:

Secondary school teaching experience
Possess strong interpersonal skills
Demonstrated organizational and classroom management skills
Ability to motivate and challenge high school students
Flexibility and willingness to work as a team player

Duties and Responsibilities:

Meet and instruct assigned classes in the location and at the time designated
Develop lesson plans and instructional material and provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
Create and maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate for individual interests and learning styles of students
Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and be able to communicate these objectives for all lessons using district-approved curriculum
Use instructional methods and materials consistent with models of the building instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives
Effectively utilize district technology appropriate to the position and assume responsibility for attending district training needed to successfully perform designated responsibilities as directed by supervisor.
Evaluate pupil’s academic and social growth, keep appropriate records and prepare progress reports and report cards.
Comply with District rules and regulations
Effectively communicates with parents in a variety of ways
Actively participates with faculty, staff and administration through Professional Learning Communities.
Maintain regular attendance report as indicated by the district
Other duties as assigned

Application Process:

Apply at www.edjobsnw.org. Required attachments: Cover Letter, Resume, Three (3) Certificated Letters of Recommendation, Washington State Teaching Certificates with required endorsements, and College Transcripts.

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

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, Dr Christopher R. Nesmith cnesmith@eagles.edu

El Distrito Escolar de Elma es un Empleador con Igualdad de Oportunidades. Se les 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, estado de veterano o militar, discapacidad, o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o animal de servicio en ninguno de sus programas o actividades, y ofrece igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados.

Las personas designadas para atender consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación son:
Coordinadora de la Sección 504: Kathleen Gallagher,kgallagher@eagles.edu
Oficial de Title IX: Dr. Christopher R. Nesmith,cnesmith@eagles.edu