NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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

2025-2026

Temporary

Elma High School

CTE Agriculture Teacher

Long Term Sub

Date Posted: 01/05/2026

Close Date: Open until filled

Category: Certificated

Assignment Start Date: February 12^th or 20^th TBD through 6-11-2026

Long Term Sub Base Rate 20 days Plus ETO Salary Rate: $45.95 Hr

Extended Days: 10

Benefits Include:

I-1433 Sick Leave, the employee will accrue at least one (1) hour of paid sick leave for every forty (40) hours worked.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

High School CTE Agriculture Teacher teaching plant science, AFNR, agriculture leadership, and ornamental design. This assignment will also include supporting FFA events and managing the horticulture greenhouse.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Possess or willingness to pursue a Washington State Teaching Certificate

· Possess or willingness to pursue a Washington CTE Agriculture Certification and follow CTE standards and expectations

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

· Demonstrates command of interpersonal communication skills with students, parents, and peers (oral and written)

· Familiar with state standards and training in effective use of assessment

· Successful teaching experience/practicum in a secondary and/or industry setting

· Regular attendance is an essential function of this position

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

· Ability support students with expanded leadership opportunities with FBLA

REPORTS TO: Building Administrators, CTE Director

Teaching & Learning - Understand the Washington Science and Art Standards and establish clear learning targets for every lesson. Build rigorous and aligned assessments and consistently engage students with agriculture education practices. Follow Elma School District’s 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 Agriculture and/or Agriculture Education

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

Application Process:

Please 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 or Reference Forms, Washington State Teaching Certificates with required endorsements, and College Transcripts

The position will remain open until filled.

Current employees of the Elma School District may submit a letter of interest, must have an updated resume with an Elma School District #68 Job Application on file with Human Resources; payroll@eagles.edu

Distribution:

EGHHS HIGH MIDDLE ELEM ADMIN SPED TRANS ECOPA EESP ETO KITCHEN AD

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, 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, Dr. Christopher R. Nesmith, cnesmtih@eagles.edu

Temporary High School CTE Agriculture Teacher - Long Term Sub