NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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

2025-2026 school year ONLY!

Long-term Substitute

Elma Elementary Certificated 4^th Grade Sub Teacher

(Approximate 03/12/2026 – 06/11/2026)

Date Open: 01/07/2026

Close Date: 01/23/2026 position will remain open until filled.

Category: Certificated

Base rate per diem ETO Salary (25-26)

· $45.95

Assignment: Temporary

· Approximate dates March 12, 2026 – June 11, 2026

· 7.40 hours a day - 5 days a week.

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.

Required Qualifications:

· A valid Washington State Teaching Certificate/Sub Certification

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

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

· Experience and training in effective assessment strategies and intermediate common core standards

· Successful teaching experience in intermediate grades

· Regular attendance is an essential function of this position

· The safety and health of students and others are essential functions of this position

Preferred Qualifications

· Elementary teaching experience

· Ability to work with diverse learners

· Ability to develop and maintain ongoing assessment of students

· Ability to utilize developmentally appropriate practices

· Ability to team and collaborate with peers

· Demonstrates knowledge and skill in curriculum development/adaptation

· Is willing to utilize the Make Your Day Citizenship Program

Essential Functions

· Plan, Implement, and evaluate effective classroom instruction with building and district curriculum/programs

· Participate in team planning, programming, and instructional activities focused on improving instructional practices and student learning

· Diagnose and prescribe learning and training programs for individual students based on aptitude, interest, and level to achieve

· Develop instructional goals and objectives to meet teaching assignment

· Utilize district and state standards in developing curriculum

· Recognize individual student’s needs and provide appropriate strategies and intervention

· Foster and maintain a safe, positive learning environment

· Cooperate with building principal and staff in the implementation of comprehensive instructional and activities programs

· Prepare teaching materials and reports (e.g., grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress

· Communicate effectively with parents and the school community

· Serve as a cooperative member of the instructional team

· Use and integrate educationally relevant technology

· Participate in building and district in-service education/training programs

· Attend building/district meetings and conferences as required

· Know and observe safety procedures; maintain safe working conditions; comply with safety rules and regulations

· Protect the interest of the district regarding pilferage, loss, theft, or abuse of all district vehicles, equipment, and materials

· Other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of Elma School District

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 Office payroll@eagles.edu

The position will remain open until filled.

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, and College Transcripts.

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, Christopher R. Nesmith, cnesmtih@eagles.edu

Temporary Elma Elementary Certificated 4th Grade Long Term Sub Teacher