NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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

***TEMPORARY***
Elma Elementary School
Long Term Substitute - Kindergarten Teacher

Date Posted: 10-09-2026

Category: Certificated
Assignment: Temporary

Approximate Dates 12-02-2026 to 04-12-2027
Elementary School – Kindergarten

2026-2027 ETO Substitute Base Rate & Salary Range:

Days 1-20: $165/day ($20.625/hour)
Days 21+: $47.608 - $64.124 per hour
Hourly rate will be determined by verified education level and certification

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
Washington Paid Family Medical Leave

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 common core standards
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

Examples of Duties:

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:
Apply at www.edjobsnw.org. Required attachments: Cover Letter, Resume, three (3) Certificated Letters of Recommendation, Washington State Teaching Certificate with required endorsement, and College Transcripts.

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