.8 FTE English Teacher for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year only

DEFINITION OF POSITION: Directly responsible for the quality instruction of 9th – 12th grade English

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: High School Principal

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess or be eligible for a Washington State Teaching certificate with an endorsement in English
• Successful teaching, substituting or student teaching experience in English

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in a relevant content area
• Experience teaching at the secondary level
• Experience with grades 9-12 curriculum as an instructor
• Experience with advanced placement curriculum
• Evidence of participation in building and school committees and/or activities

ESSENTIAL JOB-RELATED ACTIVITIES:

• Fulfill all teaching assignments including grades 9 through 12 English
• Plan and develop quality instructional experiences regularly followed by appropriate assessment and feedback for students and parents
• Select and/or create instructional lessons to appropriately support adopted materials
• Organize individual, small, and large group learning activities as is appropriate to the students, subject matter, and outcomes desired
• Differentiate instruction for a wide variety of student learning
• Possess and practice strong instructional skills to assist struggling students
• Maintain accurate records of student information and assessment data with the ability to access the information as needed or requested
• Create a warm and inviting learning environment for students
• Organize the physical setting to contribute to and model an environment conducive to learning
• Understand the unique and varied needs of high school students
• Manage student behaviors and classroom climate to foster a positive and safe environment both physically and emotionally
• Recognize conditions that may lead to disciplinary concerns
• Communicate effectively using district supported print and electronic media and related applications
• Participate in required building and district activities with willingness to serve on district committees
• Desire to lead, direct, or coach a co-curricular club or team
• Possess and practice strong interpersonal skills with a wide variety of people both inside and outside the organization (staff, parents, community members, other agencies, etc.)
• Be a positive team builder who works in a collaborative manner
• Meet multiple demands in pressure situations and maintain high levels of quality work
• Maintain confidentiality
• Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
• Regularly demonstrate professionalism in appearance, actions, decisions, and overall performance
• Work with minimal supervision and be flexible

TERMS OF CONTRACT:

• Salary: $23,602 - $44,486 per year (actual contract amount will be pro-rated based on the number of days worked), placement based on experience and level of education
• Length of Contract: .8 FTE for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year only
• Leaves/Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability coverage is provided through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year. Retirement benefits are provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Additional benefits may include sick/emergency leave and personal leave as per the collective bargaining agreement between the Pullman Education Association (PEA) and the Pullman School District (PEA Bargaining Agreement).

The Pullman School District Board of Directors and the Pullman School District shall provide equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities programs without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation (including gender expression or identity), marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, participation in the Boy Scouts of America or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district will provide equal access to school facilities to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. District programs will be free from sexual harassment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent, (509) 332-3144, and Section 504 Coordinator, Director of Special Services, (509) 332-3144. 240 SE Dexter Street, Pullman, WA 99163. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in the application process by contacting the Personnel Coordinator at (509) 332-3584.

PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER