Description
POSITION TITLE:
- 6th-12th Grade English Language Arts with willingness & ability to teach secondary electives
- 0.5 FTE – Position (potential for up to a 1.0 FTE with secondary endorsement to fill needs)
- Beginning in the 2026-2027 School Year
- Secondary endorsement preferred
- Primary teaching assignment will be ELA in grades 8th - 12th grade
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Submit the following items via mail, email, or in person to the District Oce at the address below.
Letter of application expressing interest in and describing qualications for the position
Resume
Completed district application form (Application materials can be printed o the school website or requested from the District Oce.)
Transcripts (unocial are ne; ocial copies will be required if hired for the position)
Current Placement File OR at least three letters of recommendation (one from a current supervisor)
Copy of Washington Teaching Certicate or evidence of eligibility
Stephanie Linstrum, District Oce Secretary Davenport School District No. 207
801 7th St., Davenport, WA 99122
(509) 725-1481 – [email protected]
School Website: www.davenportsd.org
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
Possess or ability to obtain valid Washington State teaching certicate with Secondary English/Language Arts and/or other teaching credentials
Prior successful experience teaching English Language Arts at the secondary level desirable
Demonstrated outstanding communication skills with students, sta, parents and community
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE SHALL:
Demonstrate ability to design and implement eective, relevant, and engaging instruction in English Language Arts at the middle and/or high school level.
Have a passion for English Language Arts and the ability to share that passion with Middle School & High School students.
Knowledge and experience in improving state assessment scores and student growth in ELA
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 oerings 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 eectively with students and parents, and willingness to facilitate family involvement and engagement to help students succeed.
Be enthusiastic, open minded and exible in meeting the needs of students, the school, the district, and the community.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and eectively in both oral and written forms, and collaborate with parents and school sta.
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.
Fulll 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.
