Secondary English Language Arts Teacher

Job Posted 4/3/2025
Davenport School District
801 7th Street
Davenport, WA 99122
United States
Category Certificated
Employee
Full-Time
Degree Required
Industry
Education
Job Start Date
8/18/2025
Application Closing Date
4/21/2025
Pay
$47,000.00 to $97,000.00 Per Year
Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Secondary English Language Arts with willingness to teach secondary electives

  • 1.0 FTE– Continuing Position

  • Beginning in the 2025-2026 School Year

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 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


THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE SHALL:

  • 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


APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

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

Employer

801 7th Street
Davenport WA 99122
United States
Davenport School District Stephanie Linstrum