NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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

2026-2027
Elma Elementary School
K-5 Reading Teacher

Date Posted: 05-18-2026

Closing Date: 05-23-2026 or until filled

Start Date: 08-24-2026

2025-2026 ETO Salary Schedule Rate Range:

$64,711.58 - $122,591.66
Salary will be updated per ETO CBA Salary Schedule 2026-2027

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:

Seeking a dedicated and passionate Reading Intervention Teacher to support K–5 students in developing strong literacy skills. This role involves providing targeted reading instruction and intervention services to students identified as needing additional support, collaborating with classroom teachers, and monitoring student progress to ensure academic success.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Literacy, or a related field
Valid Washington State teaching certification with a Reading Specialist endorsement, or equivalent, or able to get reading endorsement within one year of hire.
WSP/FBI background and fingerprint clearance (fee paid by the employee)
Proven experience in teaching reading at the elementary level
Strong knowledge of reading assessment tools and intervention strategies
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with students, teachers, and parents
Ability to create and maintain a supportive and inclusive classroom environment
Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with literacy research
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Education, Literacy, or a related field
Experience using progress monitoring tools
Training in foundational reading and development

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:

Deliver small-group and one-on-one reading interventions to students across K–5 grade levels.
Ability to guide instructional support staff in implementation of reading interaction instruction and oversee effectiveness.
Use evidence-based instructional strategies and assessment tools to support student literacy development.
Collaborate with classroom teachers, specialists, and support staff to identify students in need of reading intervention and align instruction.
Develop individualized intervention plans based on student data and progress monitoring.
Track student achievement and maintain accurate records using school-wide data systems.
Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress and strategies for home support.
Participate in professional development opportunities and contribute to school-wide literacy initiatives.
Experience running data driven intervention cycles.
Experience providing reading instruction and intervention, preferably in a K–5 setting.
Knowledge of research-based reading programs and multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS).
Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and differentiated instruction to meet diverse learner needs.
Collaborate with stakeholders regarding student focus areas and progress.

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 Elementary School K-5 Reading Teacher