NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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

Elma Middle School

6^th Grade Science and Math Teacher

(1.0FTE)

2025-2026

Posted: May 19, 2025

Close date: June 2, 2025

Position will remain open until filled

Job Category: Certificated

ETO Salary Schedule Range:

$64,711.58 - $122,591.66

Benefits Include:

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

Job Description:

Elma Middle School is seeking a passionate and dedicated educator to join our team as a Sixth Grade Math and Science Teacher. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in both subjects and a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment that encourages student engagement and academic growth. This full-time position requires creativity, collaboration, and a deep understanding of middle school curricula to effectively teach and inspire students.

Required Qualifications:

· Valid Washington State teaching certificate with Math and Science Endorsement

· WSP/FBI fingerprint background clearance (fee paid by the employee)

· Student teaching or contracted teaching experience in a secondary setting

· Knowledge and ability to use a variety of techniques to teach students with differing learning styles

· Regular attendance is an essential function of this position

· Ability to establish positive relationships with students, parent/guardians, and community

Reports to: Building Administrator

Preferred Qualifications:

Teaching & Learning - Deeply understand the Washington Math and Science Standards and establish clear learning targets for every lesson. Build rigorous and aligned assessments and consistently engage students with Math and Science Studies practices.

Follow Elma School District instructional framework, including:

· Ensuring Equity in Actions

· Setting High Expectations

· Building a Productive Classroom Culture

· Responsive Teaching and Learning

· Classroom Culture: Build a safe and productive classroom culture. Positive relationships are evident, procedures are clear, and the classroom is safe and secure for learning to unfold. Student and teacher interactions promote a growth mindset.

· Family & Community: Consistently develop strong relationships with students’ families while diligently informing parents of expectations, positive news, and/or concerns about their children. Provide opportunities for parents to be involved in their children’s learning.

· Professional Responsibilities: Actively participates in professional learning communities (PLCs) with colleagues in order to improve teaching and student learning. Reflect on instruction and leadership while contributing ideas, expertise, and time to the mission and goals of the school

· Committed to high academic achievement and high expectations for all students

· Able to be a positive team player and communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, students, and families

· Open to being coached and receiving feedback in order to advance learning and growth for students

· Professional with high personal standards and integrity

· Ability to use Google Classroom as an effective teaching tool

· Interest and/or experience in Middle School Math and Science

· The safety and health of students and others is an essential function of this position

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 Human Resources Officer Susie Arnold at susiearnold@eagles.edu by the closing date. This position will remain open until filled

To apply, visit www.redroverK12 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.

Distribution:

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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, Christopher R. Nesmith, cnesmtih@eagles.edu

El Distrito Escolar de Elma es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Se 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, condición de veterano o militar, discapacidad o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o animal de servicio en cualquier programa o actividad, y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados.

Los designados para atender consultas sobre políticas de no discriminación son:
Coordinadora de la Sección 504, Kathleen Gallagher, kgallagher@eagles.edu
Oficial del Título IX, Christopher R. Nesmith, cnesmtih@eagles.edu

Sixth Grade Science and Math Teacher