NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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

2026-2027
Elma Middle School
Physical Education Teacher

Date Posted: 06-09-2026

Closing Date: 06-14-2026 or until filled

Start Date: 08-24-2026

Category: Certificated

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

Required Qualifications:

Valid Washington State teaching certification appropriate to the grade level and subject being taught
WSP/FBI background and fingerprint clearance (fee paid by the employee)
Successful secondary school teaching experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrate knowledge and skill in aerobic conditioning instructions
Work as a team member
Ability to motivate and challenge students to develop habits to make healthy choices for life
Demonstrated ability to teach health

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:

The Physical Education Teacher is responsible for teaching PE and sports to students
Implement lesson plans to help students develop their physical abilities, including their strength, endurance, coordination, and flexibility
Educate students on benefits of regular exercise and nutrition
Teach a wide range of activities, such as team sports like basketball, soccer, tennis or gymnastics
Assess student progress by monitoring students and provide feedback on their performance
Continue Professional Development to keep up to date with the latest trends in physical education

Application Process:
Apply at www.edjobsnw.org. Required attachments: Cover Letter, Resume, three (3) Certificated Letters of Recommendation, and Washington State Teaching Certificate

Current ETO 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

Middle School Physical Education Teacher