What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School English Language Arts Teacher position at Steilacoom Historical School District?
High School Teacher - English Language Arts
Start Date: August 25, 2025
FTE: 1.0 FTE
Days Per Year: 183
Location: Steilacoom High School
Base Salary Range (1.0 FTE): $60,678 - $114,367*
Professional Learning Stipend (1.0 FTE): $6,660- $12,552*
*The 2025-26 SEA Salary Schedule has not been finalized -- please refer to the 2024-25 salary schedule here
Are you interested in inspiring students through the study of English and literature? Steilacoom High School is seeking a dynamic educator to join our English Language Arts (ELA) team. In this role, you will become part of an exceptional staff dedicated to helping students grow into joyful and confident learners. As an ELA teacher, you’ll inspire students to think critically, communicate effectively, and engage deeply with literature, language, and the world around them.
Our district is located a 20 minute drive south of Tacoma, and serves just over 3,000 students across six schools, including a remote PreK-3 elementary school on Anderson Island and five mainland schools:
- Cherrydale Primary School (PreK-3)
- Chloe Clark Elementary (PreK-3)
- Saltar’s Point Elementary (Grades 4-5)
- Pioneer Middle School (Grades 6-8)
- Steilacoom High School (Grades 9-12)
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative, student-centered team where your expertise is valued and your work has a direct positive impact on our school community. We’re looking for someone who loves making connections, enjoys having fun, and creates a safe and supportive space where students can grow.
Minimum qualifications
- Successful experience or demonstrated commitment toward working with culturally and racially diverse students, families and communities.
- Successful completion of a teacher certification program at an accredited college or university.
- Possess or qualify for issuance of a valid Washington state certification and endorsement(s) to teach English Language Arts.
- Demonstrated content knowledge or experience teaching English Language Arts.
- Knowledge of strength-focused instructional strategies for students that promotes autonomy, cooperation and student voice.
- Experience or skill in creating a caring classroom environment that is orderly, purposeful and facilitates student learning.
- Experience or skill in planning, preparing and delivering differentiated instruction that facilitates active learning.
- Experience or knowledge of integrating restorative practices and skills in the classroom.
- Demonstrated skill or experience supporting and contributing to the success of students with disabilities.
- Understanding of how injustice or racial inequity may impact students and families experience with school.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with others.
- Strong relationship building, networking skills to connect with community businesses and resources.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, work effectively under pressure, and remain flexible.
- Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $67,339.00 - $126,919.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Public school
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,678 - $114,367