POSITION TITLE: Secondary English Language Arts with willingness to teach secondary electives
1.0 FTE– Continuing Position
Beginning in the 2025-2026 School Year
Possess or ability to obtain valid Washington State teaching certificate with Secondary English/Language Arts or other teaching credentials
Preference will be given to a candidate that is certified in multiple content areas
Prior successful experience teaching English Language Arts at the secondary level desirable
Demonstrated outstanding communication skills with students, staff, parents and community
Demonstrate ability to design and implement effective, relevant, and engaging instruction in English Language Arts at the middle and/or high school level.
Exhibit strong instructional strategies, curriculum adaptation, behavior management skills in promoting positive student behavior, and skills in both formative and summative assessment practices.
Knowledge of Advanced Placement courses, and/or willingness to attend AP institutes and trainings.
Knowledge of College in the High School classes/credit offerings and/or willingness to attend institutes and trainings to get ELA courses aligned for college credit.
Knowledge of subject matter, and familiarity and understanding of the Washington State Learning Standards for ELA.
Exhibit strong skills and ability to communicate effectively with students and parents, and willingness to facilitate family involvement and engagement to help students succeed.
Be enthusiastic, open minded and flexible in meeting the needs of students, the school, the district, and the community.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written forms, and collaborate with parents and school staff.
Maintains and submits student records and progress in a timely manner, and willingness to communicate student progress with parents/guardians/caretakers.
Maintains professionalism by being a strong role model for students, by actively participating in professional development activities and demonstrates a commitment to support department and school wide goals and practices.
Fulfill other responsibilities as assigned by the building principal or superintendent.
Multiple endorsement, preferred.
Interest in coaching and serving as a class/club advisor position, preferred
Willingness to become a key member of a highly functioning PLC team
Willingness or experience teaching over zoom/google meets in a synchronous classroom remote learning environment.
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Mrs, Jennifer Hargrave High School Principal
Submit the following via email, regular mail, or in-person:
Letter of application expressing interest in and describing qualifications for the position
Resume
Completed district application form
Transcripts (unofficial are fine; official copies will be required if hired for the position)
Current Placement File OR at least three letters of recommendation – at least one from current supervisor
Copy of Washington teaching certificate or evidence of eligibility
Stephanie Linstrum, District Office
801 7th St., Davenport, WA 99122
(509) 725-1481 – slinstrum@davenportsd.org
School Website: www.davenportsd.org