Description

Colville School District is now accepting applications for a 1.0 FTE English Language Arts Teacher at Colville High School for the 2026-2027 school year. The teaching assignment may include grades 9-12 Standard, College Prep, or Honors-level English/Language Arts classes. The candidate will need to possess a valid Washington state teaching certificate and an academic background appropriate to the subject area or grade level. The candidate is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating a variety of learning experiences for students in cooperation with other staff members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a positive and collaborative member of the school staff to support the primary goals of Colville High School, with a focus on planning, implementing, and evaluating a variety of learning experiences for students.
• Implement grade 9-12 English/Language Arts content matter, instructional strategies, and current effective teaching to meet the diverse needs of all learners.
• Participate in weekly grade-level planning meetings and professional learning community (PLC)  collaborations.
• Deliver effective instruction and assessment aligned with the Washington State Learning Standards and the District Curriculum goals for High School grade levels.
• Develop both long- and short-range instructional plans for assigned subject areas.
• Address individual learning needs and differences of students.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of subject matter in classroom instruction.
• Foster a classroom climate built on mutual respect, rapport, fairness, and consistency.
• Exhibit proficiency in instructional skills.
• Evaluate instruction based on established goals and revise teaching approaches as needed according to evaluation results.
• Inform students of their progress in relation to learning objectives set for the lessons or courses of study.
• Interact positively with students, colleagues, and school district patrons.
• Perform job-related, non-teaching duties as assigned.
• Supervise student teachers, teacher assistants, tutors, and volunteers when applicable.
• Manage student discipline and attendance issues effectively.
• Participate actively in staff development activities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employee must exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally while carrying, pushing, and/or pulling to move objects.
• Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unaided and may lift over 50 pounds with the assistance of another person and/or a lift assist.
• Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, do some stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching, and have significant fine finger dexterity.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

• The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or ordinary infectious diseases carried by students.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee will occasionally work in outdoor weather conditions.

Salary & Benefits

This position is part of the Colville Education Association (CEA) Teacher's Bargaining Unit. Salary is in accordance with Colville Education Association (CEA) Collective Bargaining Agreement. The position includes a full comprehensive benefit package with medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, and long-term disability, as well as participation in Washington State's school retirement programs. Information about benefits and retirement can be found here.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator who fully and actively supports equal access for all people, regardless of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, and the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, and equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination. The following positions have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator - Exec. Director of Business & Operations, Section 504 Coordinator - Exec. Director of Student Services, Title IX Coordinator - Exec. Director of Student Services. Contact: 217 S. Hofstetter Street, Colville WA 99114 services@colsd.org 509-684-7850. The Colville School District is a drug free/tobacco free workplace. This organization requires a successful applicant to provide eligibility and verification of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act. Notice: The candidate selected will be hired on a temporary basis subject to favorable reporting of a state and national fingerprinting background. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Valid Washington State teaching certification with endorsement appropriate to the assignment. Note: Candidates with multiple endorsements preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work with parents and to clearly articulate school programs and the State of Washington Essential Academic Learning Requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to positively contribute to decision making in collaboration with administrators, other staff members, and parent community.
• Knowledge of and ability to assess and design instruction for a classroom of diverse learners (English as a Second Language [ESL], highly capable, learning disabled, autistic, orthopedically or gross-motor impaired, health impaired, intellectually disabled, communication disordered, behavior disabilities, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to successfully employ effective teaching methods in grades 9-12.
• Demonstrated ability to use the four essential teaching behaviors of assessment, evaluation, planning, and instruction to deliver quality programs for all students.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective classroom management.
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.
• Must have knowledge and experience using technology in the delivery of curriculum and instruction.
• Ability to analyze instructional practices through regular and ongoing observations and dialogues associated with mentoring and coaching.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
• A favorable reporting of a state and national fingerprint background check is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Multiple teaching endorsements in Washington State.
• Previous experience teaching high school English classes.
• Interest in teaching College in the High School courses if the opportunity arises.
• Shows willingness to serve as a student class advisor or club advisor.
• Shows willingness to attend and/or help at school extracurricular activities.