.6 EnglishYearbook Teacher - Lakeside High School

Nine Mile Falls School District

Posting #46-26/27

Job Title: English Language Arts/Yearbook Teacher .6 FTE

Assignment Type: Continuing Teaching Position

First File Review: August 4th, 2026

Closed: Open Until Filled

Helping Students Find Their Voice and Their Future

Secondary English classrooms hold a different kind of conversation. Students walk in carrying opinions, questions, frustrations, humor, or stories they are still figuring out how to tell. This work asks you to meet them there. Some days revolve around discussion. Other days are quieter, with students bent over notebooks or trying to make sense of a text that suddenly connects to something real in their own lives. The classroom becomes a place where students learn how to think carefully, communicate honestly, and stay engaged when the work feels hard.

At Nine Mile Falls School District, English teachers are trusted to build classrooms where students feel known and where learning has purpose beyond a grade. You work alongside colleagues who share ideas freely, notice when someone needs support, and stay focused on what students need to move forward. The role carries responsibility, though there is also room for your personality, your teaching style, and the relationships that develop across a school year. What you do each day helps students grow more confident in their voice and more willing to believe their ideas matter.

Lakeside High School is a high school where people know each other well. Staff work closely together, and students are not treated like strangers passing through the building. The district is seeking an educator who can create a classroom that feels steady, thoughtful, and welcoming to students at different points in their learning. Some students arrive already confident in English. Others are still trying to believe they belong in the conversation. This role matters because both students walk through the same door every day and deserve a classroom where they can keep growing.

Terms of Employment and Salary:

As outlined by and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) of Nine Mile Falls Education Association (NMEA) and the Policies and Procedures of Nine Mile Falls School District. CBAs and Salary Schedules can be reviewed from the For Employees page of the Nine Mile Falls School District website at 9mile.org. Nine Mile Falls policies and Procedures can be accessed online at 9mile.org under the Our District page.

The annual base salary range for this position is $55,870-$107,239. Salary placement is outlined in the Nine Mile Education Association Collective Bargaining Agreement and is based on education, including degree and eligible credits/clock hours, and verified experience. Salary will be prorated based on FTE and assignment.

Each employee shall accumulate twelve (12) days of sick leave per year. An employee employed for less than a full term shall be entitled to a prorated part of the sick leave allowance. Each employee shall earn three (3) annual leave days per year. Employees with less than 1.0 FTE will receive a prorated share of annual leave based on their FTE.

Employees anticipated to work more than 630 hours per year will be eligible for benefits through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Standard benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability. Positions anticipated to work 70 hours or more per month for at least 5 months over the school year are eligible for retirement through the State Department of Retirement Services.

Work Location: Lakeside High School (LHS)

Nature and Scope of Job:

Teach secondary English Language Arts courses aligned to student, program, and scheduling needs at Lakeside High School. Courses may include literature, composition, intervention, or other English offerings, depending on assignment.

Plan and deliver instruction aligned to Washington State Learning Standards and district curriculum while supporting student growth in reading, writing, communication, and critical thinking. Create a classroom environment that is safe, respectful, and conducive to learning.

Monitor student progress, maintain accurate records, communicate with families as needed, and collaborate with colleagues and support staff to meet student needs. Participate in professional responsibilities consistent with district expectations, school improvement efforts, and the Washington State Code of Professional Conduct.

Position Reports To: Mike McCune, Principal

Kaysha Reinhart, Asst. Principal

Classification: Certificated Teacher

Work Day: Approximate daily schedule of 7:00 AM - 2:30 PM in accordance with the negotiated 2026-2027 school year work calendar and district assignment expectations.

Begin: August 24, 2026

Primary Job Functions:

• Plan and deliver effective English Language Arts instruction for secondary students.
• Develop lessons, assessments, and instructional materials aligned to course standards and learning targets.
• Support student growth in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and critical thinking skills.
• Maintain a classroom environment that supports student engagement, safety, respect, and productive learning.
• Differentiate instruction to support students with varying academic needs and abilities.
• Monitor and communicate student progress in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grading, and student records.
• Collaborate with colleagues, intervention teams, special programs, and administration.
• Participate in required meetings, professional development, and district initiatives.
• Supervise students appropriately in the classroom and assigned supervisory settings.
• Follow district policies, procedures, and professional expectations.
• Perform other duties reasonably related to the teaching assignment and supervision of students as assigned by the building principal or district administration.

Contract Term: Continuing: x Replacement: Supplemental:

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements (Traits, Education, Certifications, Experience, Training, physical requirements, etc.)

• Valid Washington State teaching certificate with appropriate English Language Arts endorsement or ability to obtain appropriate endorsement prior to employment.
• Successful completion of required Washington State Patrol (WSP) and FBI background clearance.
• Ability to support a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment for secondary students.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, staff, and administration.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance, consistent presence at the assigned work site, and assigned work hours.
• Ability to comply with district policies, procedures, and applicable state and federal requirements.
• Compliance with the Washington State Code of Professional Conduct and professional educator standards.
• Ability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in English, Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Literacy, or related field.
• Previous secondary English Language Arts teaching experience.
• Experience supporting students with varying academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
• Experience with intervention strategies, differentiated instruction, and standards-based instructional practices.
• Experience teaching advanced coursework, dual-credit coursework, AP, or College in the High School courses.
• Familiarity with instructional technology and digital learning tools that support student learning and engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Experience collaborating in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) or team-based instructional settings.

Environmental and Physical Requirements

Work is performed primarily in a classroom and secondary school environment. The position requires the ability to stand, walk, move throughout the classroom and campus, and actively supervise students for extended periods during the workday. Frequent use of hands, arms, voice, and computer technology is required for instruction, communication, and classroom responsibilities. The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person and in writing with students, families, staff, and community members.

The position may require lifting, carrying, or moving classroom materials, instructional supplies, and related items typically weighing up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. Work may also involve movement between classrooms, offices, meeting spaces, common areas, and other locations throughout the school campus.

APPLICATION STEPS

Submit a complete application through RedRover. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Upon Hire:

If an offer of employment is made, new employees must complete a background check for criminal history, including a fingerprint check by the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful outcome of the criminal history background check and approval by the Nine Mile Falls School District Board of Directors.

For questions, please contact:

Kyle Stussi, SHRM-CP

Human Resources Specialist

kstussi@9mile.org

(509)340-4302

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The Nine Mile Falls School District 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. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator

Jeff Baerwald

10110 W Charles Road

Nine Mile Falls WA 99026

509-340-4300

JBaerwald@9mile.org

Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Michelle Mace

10110 W Charles Road

Nine Mile Falls WA 99026

509-340-4300

mmace@9mile.org