English Language Arts Teacher - Leave Replacement
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Certificated Leave Replacement/Middle School Teacher
Date Posted:
7/31/2025
Location:
Huntington Middle SchoolEnglish Language Arts Teacher - Leave Replacement
This position runs from August 25, 2025 through at least April 3, 2026
Salary: Per KEA Salary Schedule
Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance in accordance with the School Employee Benefits Board rules and regulations. Information about benefits offered can be found HERE. Paid time off is offered in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Kelso Education Association found HERE
Job assignment and/or building assignment are subject to change based on program needs determined by the district.
We are excited to announce that the Kelso School District anticipates hiring exceptional team members to expand our secondary team Kelso School District classroom teachers are instructional designers. They design and create lessons for the various phases of learning throughout the secondary program and sustain a high-energy, positive classroom environment favorable to academic achievement and personal growth. Our teachers establish positive rapport with students and their families and strive to motivate students to develop their skills, attitudes, and knowledge to foster the necessary foundation for lifelong learning.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Work cooperatively with administration and staff to develop and implement the instructional program
Provide an effective instructional environment
Maintain appropriate records
Communicate and interpret school program to patrons
Attend staff, department and district meetings as requested
Keep parents informed through conferences and/or reports of their student's progress
Develop and maintain a flexible, effective classroom learning environment
Teach the approved curriculum
Provide instruction to students utilizing a variety of instructional strategies aimed at meeting individual student needs and utilizing appropriate and available resources, including technology
Provide for the supervision of students in the classroom and on the school premises as required
Work to develop in students a sense of consideration for others and of responsibility for contributing to the benefit of the school
Make use of multiple communication systems, such as electronic mail, computers, document readers, and smart boards
Participate in professional growth opportunities
Assist with co-curricular activities as necessary
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies
QUALIFICATIONS:
A valid Washington State teaching certificate with an English Language Arts or Elementary (K-8) endorsement required; ELL endorsement preferred.
Demonstrated strong skills and background in instructional methods
Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in curriculum and instruction, state academic standards and assessment
Experience with diversity and knowledge of and ability to teach diversity awareness
Knowledge of essential learnings and ability to integrate them into the classroom
Ability to use a variety of assessment strategies, including preparing students for the HSPE
Demonstrated interest and ability to work on development of curriculum area
Demonstrated ability to plan and carry out instructions to meet varied needs of students
Demonstrated awareness and appreciation of diversity among individual students and ability to set appropriate expectations for individual students
Demonstrated willingness to work effectively with students, parents, and staff
Demonstrated ability to adapt curriculum to students' interests and learning styles
Demonstrated successful experience working with various ages/levels of students
Ability to communicate effectively; verbally and in written work
Experience with using a variety of technology including Chromebooks preferred
Ability to uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
Fulfill all other responsibilities as assigned
RESPONSIBLE TO:
School Principal or designee
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Per negotiated agreement between the Kelso School district and the Kelso Education Association; placement on salary schedule varies depending on experience and credits beyond Bachelors degree
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Apply online at www.kelso.wednet.edu
Kelso School District #458 complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code. Kelso School District offers classes in many Career and Technical Education (CTE) program areas, such as Agriculture Sciences, Business & Marketing, Family Consumer Sciences, Health Sciences, Skilled & Technical Sciences, and STEM under its open admissions policy. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.
The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Holly Budge, Director of Human Resources, Title VII Officer, ADA Coordinator; 601 Crawford Street, Kelso, WA 98626; holly.budge@kelsosd.org, 360.501.1918; and Gunnar Guttormsen, Director of Student Services/Assessment, Title IX & Section 504 Coordinator; 601 Crawford Street, Kelso, WA 98626; gunnar.guttormsen@kelsosd.org, 360.501.1905
For more information about CTE course offerings and admissions criteria, contact: Melissa Boudreau, CTE Director; Kelso High School, 1904 Allen Street, Kelso, WA 98626; melissa.boudreau@kelsosd.org, 360-501-1800; or Mara Rinker, Registrar; Kelso High School, 1904 Allen Street, Kelso, WA 98626; mara.rinker@kelsosd.org, 360-501-1800.
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