Elementary Education ESD-U Instructor (Science/STEM)

ESD-U is a teacher preparation program operated by ESD 112 that offers alternative routes to teacher certification, as well as a 'retooling' route for currently certified teachers seeking to add an endorsement. The mission of ESD-U is to help meet the needs of districts in shortage areas and diversify workforce efforts. ESD-U operates with a 'grow-your-own model,' where candidates in the program complete the coursework while simultaneously completing field experience requirements through an employed or volunteer position with a school, district, or other institution of learning. For more information, visit https://esd-u.esd112.org/

ESD-U instructors are responsible for creating, instructing, and grading their assigned courses. Additionally, instructors serve as faculty advisors to the program, communicating and collaborating throughout the year to provide feedback and to identify and implement plans for program improvement relating to courses, curriculum, and program design.  Instructors also contribute to the evaluation of candidates for recommendation and ensure that an artifact from the course is submitted for the candidate’s capstone portfolio.

ESD-U is specifically looking for an instructor to teach ELEM606 Science/STEM Methods and ELEM 607 STEM Methods. For more information about this course, review the ESD-U Course Descriptions.

Assignment:

ESD-U is an accelerated, one-year program that operates July – June, and the course schedule includes sessions Mondays-Fridays in July and August, Saturdays throughout the school year, and occasional Wednesday evenings. ESD-U courses are typically 18 hours total, delivered in three 6-hour days. These courses meet August 8, 11 and 12, 2025 (ELEM606), and December 6, 2025, January 3, 2026, and January 31, 2026 (ELEM607).

Pay range is from $1,800-$2,200, based on participation in meetings and trainings (per course). 

Course dates are determined based on course sequencing priorities and are typically taught remotely online in a hybrid synchronous and asynchronous learning. Occasionally in-person sessions at the ESD 112 Vancouver campus, as determined by the program, may be offered. 

Essential Functions:

1. Attend required annual ESD-U Instructor trainings (or approved equivalent) mid- to late June and provide evidence of completion as needed. Two synchronous trainings are required, for a total of approximately 5-6 hours. Attendance at synchronous training sessions is compensated on a per-hour basis as a part of the instructional contract.
2. Attend Department meetings as scheduled and communicated by Department Lead and participate in meetings and asynchronous collaboration to provide feedback to the program regarding courses, curriculum, and program design when requested. Attendance at department meetings is compensated on a per-hour basis as a part of the instructional contract up to a maximum of twelve hours per year.
3. Utilize technology and platforms identified by the program to host and manage courses, including Canvas, Zoom, and Google Drive.
4. Adhere to ESD-U guidance, program standards, and program frameworks to incorporate required competencies and themes throughout lessons, course materials, and assignments.
5. Instruct ESD-U courses using a hybrid of synchronous and asynchronous learning, remaining available to answer candidate questions throughout the course, as appropriate.
6. Identify if candidates are meeting the competencies for courses by grading assignments, discussions, activities, and class participation. Submit grades using program methods and within program deadlines. 
7. Communicate with candidates regarding coursework and course materials as needed. Provide feedback to candidates regarding coursework as needed.  
8. Communicate concerns to program staff promptly and appropriately.  
9. Submit copies of course syllabus, rubrics for all assignments, evidence of competencies assessed, identified exemplar assignment submissions, and other items as requested by the program.  

Other Functions:

1. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university (transcript required at time of hire; unofficial copy is acceptable if currently certificated).
2. Current Teaching or Administrator Certification (Washington State preferred).
3. Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in the content area.
4. Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in K-12 classrooms and/or K-12 administration.
5. Experience working with diverse students, faculty, and staff, and a commitment to cultivating learning environments using culturally responsive practices that are equitable and inclusive of students with diverse backgrounds.
6. Availability to teach online, both synchronously and asynchronously. 

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

1. Current endorsement in specific content area of instruction.
2. Experience teaching adult learners.
3. Experience working with students, schools, and/or districts in the ESD 112 region (southwest Washington).
4. Experience using Zoom or another video-conferencing system.
5. Experience using Canvas or another learning management system (ex: Google Classroom, Blackboard, D2L).
6. Attended or willing to attend a BEST Mentor Academy or similar training (FREE).

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

1. Courses will be taught remotely online in a hybrid of synchronous and asynchronous learning; Remote and in-person course sessions occur as a 6-hour day. 
2. Instructors will need to provide their own technology and a stable Wi-Fi connection for remote online sessions. 

Employment Requirements - ESD job offer is contingent upon satisfying the following:

1. Successful completion of a criminal history check through the WA State Patrol.

Salary : $1,800 - $2,200