NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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

*In-District Only*
Temporary
Summer School 2026
Elma Elementary School
Jump Start Teacher - Intermediate

Date Posted: 04/29/2026

Category: Certificated

Salary Schedule: ETO CBA 2025-2026

$45.95 - $87.05 (2025-26 salary schedule per diem rate)

Assignment:

Temporary Position; August 10, 2026 – August 20, 2026; Monday - Thursday
3 hours per day; 4 days per week; plus 4 additional hours for prep

Job Description:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Required Qualifications:

Valid Washington State teaching certification with an endorsement of Mathematics and English/Language Arts (ELA)
Washington State Patrol background and FBI fingerprint clearance (fee paid by employee)
Student teaching or contracted teaching experience in a secondary setting
Knowledge and ability to use a variety of techniques and equipment to teach students with differing learning styles
Regular attendance is an essential function of this position

Desired Qualifications:

Secondary school teaching experience
Familiar with learning styles, multiple intelligences, and six-trait writing
Demonstrated organizational and classroom management skills
Ability to motivate/challenge students to develop their abilities
Ability to team and collaborate with peers

Example 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, and 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 the supervisor
Evaluate students' academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports and report cards
Comply with District rules and regulations
Effectively communicate with parents in a variety of ways
Actively participate with faculty, staff, and administration through Professional Learning Communities
Maintain regular attendance reports as indicated by the district
The safety and health of students and others are essential functions of this position
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 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

Summer 2026 – Jump Start Teacher – Intermediate