Nine Mile Falls School District

Job Posting Worksheet

(Certificated)

Posting # 19-23/24
(official use only)
**Open In and Out of District Open: 5/5/2023 Close: 5/17/2023

Job Title: 7th & 8th Grade English Language Arts 1.0 FTE Continuing

Work Location: Lakeside Middle School

Nature and Scope of Job: (1 or 2 sentence summary of position)

Candidate is responsible for providing provide exceptional instruction through effective strategies. This

position includes teaching 7th & 8th grade ELA. The successful candidate will be able to work with a

team to improve learning outcomes for students.

Position Reports To: James Ashlock, Principal

Classification: Certificated Teacher

Work Day: Monday – Friday; 2023/24 School Year Contracted Days

Begin: 2023/24 School Year

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 Policies and Procedures of Nine Mile Falls School District. CBAs

and Salary Schedules can be reviewed from the Human Resources page of the Nine Mile Falls School

District website at https://www.9mile.org/human_resources . Nine Mile Falls policies and Procedures

can be accessed online at https://www.9mile.org/our_district/school_board/policy_and_procedures

The annual base salary range for the position is: Min.$48,000.00 - Max.$92,133.00. Salary placement

will be at Step 0 of the Nine Mile Educators Association Collective Bargaining Agreement unless

documentation of experience is received per the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The Collective

Bargaining Agreement and Salary Schedules can be reviewed from the Human Resources page of the

Nine Mile Falls School District www.9mile.org

Each employee shall accumulate twelve (12) days of sick leave per year. An employee employed 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 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.

Primary Job Functions

1. Facilitate highly-effective student learning in ELA courses.
2. Be able to maintain classroom discipline and effectively teach students of varying abilities.
3. Collaborate with learning team members to align curriculum build assessments, analyze

student work, and adjust teaching strategies based on data.

4. Prepare and maintain long-range and weekly lesson plans.
5. Maintain appropriate student records in accordance with district policy and state/federal

regulations.

6. Effectively communicate student progress to parents and students on a weekly basis.
7. Work as an effective member of the team to evaluate and improve the program.
8. Familiar with state learning standards and grade level expectations.
9. Pursue professional development to improve student outcomes.
10. Work as an effective member of grade level, staff, and community to evaluate and improve

student learning.

11. Fulfill other responsibilities as assigned by the building administration.

Contract Term: X Continuing __ Replacement __ Supplemental

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

1. BA/BS in Education, Washington State Teaching Certificate
2. Appropriate endorsement to teach Middle School English Language Arts.
3. Current WSP/FBI clearance.

Desired Qualifications

1. Effective in teaching students with researched-based methods.
2. Desire to learn with other professional educators to improve teaching and learning.
3. Sound mental, moral, and ethical character.
4. Enjoys working with students and adults.
5. Ability to be a positive role model for students.
6. Demonstrated skill and experience in working with struggling students.
7. Effective classroom management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
8. Flexibility to work with a dynamic team of teachers in a department and school.
9. Ability to develop and teach curriculum that is rigorous and relevant.
10. Ability to express thoughts concisely and effectively.
11. Successful experience teaching struggling learners.
12. Demonstrated experience using computers in the classroom and Google apps for schools.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience teaching Middle School English Language Arts.
2. Additional endorsements.
3. Willingness to coach extra-curricular activities.

APPLICATION STEPS

Please complete all steps in the application process so that we may fully consider you. We are seeking the best

applicant for this position and will give time and care to review your materials.

1. Submit a Letter of Application addressing the Qualifications.
2. Submit a Résumé of relevant experiences.
3. Submit 3-5 current Letters of Reference.
4. Submit copies of Unofficial College Transcripts.
5. Submit a copy of Washington State Teaching Certificate. If you have not received your certificate,

submit a copy immediately upon receipt.

6. Submit a complete Nine Mile Falls School District Application which can be found at
www.9mile.org

7. Pre-Employment Background Questionnaire. (Pages 1 and 2)
8. Certification, Authorization and Release.
9. Essay Questions.
10. The following item is optional: Voluntary Affirmative Action Program Questionnaire.
11. Current district employees must complete a letter of application. In addition, we ask that you submit

either an official application form and résumé or a letter authorizing the hiring committee to review

your personnel file.

12. Application material must be received in the district office by 05/17/2023 @ 3:00pm.

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.

Please send the completed application forms to:

Human Resources

Nine Mile Falls School District

10110 W. Charles Rd

Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026

For questions please contact Angela Spencer, Human Resources,

ASpencer@9mile.org or (509)340-4302.

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 Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Name and/or Title*: Jeff Baerwald Name and/or Title*: Peter Elzey
Address: 10110 W Charles Road, Nine Mile Falls WA 99026 Address: 10110 W Charles Road, Nine Mile Falls WA 99026

Telephone Number: 509-340-4300 Telephone Number: 509-340-4300

Email: JBaerwald@9mile.org Email: PElzey@9mile.org