NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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

***TEMPORARY***
Elma Elementary School
Battle of the Books Team Member - Classified - Para

Date Posted: 04-06-2026

Closing Date: 04-11-2026 or until filled

Current Hourly Rate:

Time-sheeted, not to exceed 20 hours total.

Summary:

The Elma School District is seeking enthusiastic classified staff members to join the Battle of the Books (BOB) Planning Committee. Members will assist in the logistical and creative development of this new reading incentive program, ensuring a successful trivia competition for our students.

Required Qualifications:

Meet "Highly Qualified" requirements for Paraprofessionals by providing evidence of ONE of the following:
- An Associate’s degree or higher; OR
- At least 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher; OR
- A passing score (455 or higher) on the ETS ParaPro Assessment.
WSP/FBI background and fingerprint clearance.
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Availability to meet during summer break for planning on June 18, Aug 6, and Aug 20.
Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience working with student groups in a school setting.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
A love of reading and interest in promoting literacy.

Examples of Duties:

Read assigned books from the BOB list within the given timeframe.
Assist in drafting and refining trivia questions for the competition.
Participate in committee meetings to prepare materials and plan event logistics.
Work collaboratively with certificated staff to ensure the program is accessible and engaging for all students.
Attend all required summer planning sessions (June 18, Aug 6, Aug 20).

Application Process:

Apply at www.edjobsnw.org. 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