NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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

2026-2027
Elma High School
English Teacher

Date Posted: 04-02-2026

Closing Date: 04-12-2026 or until filled

2025-2026 ETO Salary Schedule Rate Range:

$64,711.58 - $122,591.66
Salary will be updated to 26-27 once negotiations are completed

Benefits Include:

Twelve (12) Days Sick Leave per school year
Two (2) Personal Leave Days with pay per year
Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
DCP - Deferred Compensation Program
Washington Paid Family Medical Leave
Medical; Dental; Vision; Basic Life; AD&D; LTD Insurance; FSA and DCAP

Summary:

We are looking for a team player who has high interest in working with high school students of all learning levels. This position requires the teacher to create a flexible instructional programs and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth of their students. To establish effective rapport with students assigned to their classroom and to motivate students in accordance with each pupil’s ability. This position supervises students within the classroom, on campus, and during school functions; to provide a safe environment for learning; to establish good relationships with other staff members.

Required Qualifications:

Valid Washington State teaching certification appropriate with endorsement
- English 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

Desired 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

Examples of Duties:

This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary and without notice. Depending upon individual assignments, the teacher performs all or a combination of several of the following duties:

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:
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 the Human Resources Officer at hr@eagles.edu by the closing date.
To apply, 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, Washington State Teaching Certificates with required endorsements, and College Transcripts.

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

Elma High School English Teacher