Middle School English Language Arts (.Con

Job  | Final date to receive applications:
Jun 5, 2026 10:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time) | Posted:
May 27, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC) | Starting Date:
To Be Determined

Position #HI23203:
Middle School English Language Arts (.33 Con) at Highlands Middle School, Kennewick, Washington. For information on salary and benefits, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Washington State Teacher’s Certificate with endorsements in K‑8 or ELA or Middle Level humanities.
• Satisfactory evaluations.

• Reading endorsement or equivalent coursework.
• Previous successful teaching experience in English Language Arts at the middle level.
• Experience using GLAD strategies.
• Experience working as a member of a professional learning community.
• Experience creating and analyzing assessments to determine the effectiveness of instruction.
• Skills in organizing an appropriate behavior management system.
• Willingness to adopt MTSS strategies as a foundation for classroom management.
• Punctual and consistent attendance.
• Experience identifying and implementing essential standards.
• Experience working successfully with at‑risk students.
• Evidence of successful communication with staff, students, and parents.

• Design and provide instruction to meet the individual needs of students.
• Design and provide instruction using district‑adopted materials.
• Modify and scaffold lessons for students at all ability levels.
• Work effectively as a member of a professional learning community and demonstrate leadership through active participation in programs, building and district staff training.
• Communicate student performance results, behavior concerns, academic progress, etc. regularly with parents, administration, and team members.
• Establish and maintain standards of student/classroom behavior to provide a supportive and productive learning environment.
• Demonstrate classroom management skills that allow for a safe and productive learning environment.
• Collaboratively prepare and support grade level and school programs and events.
• Collaboratively support students for district or community wide events.
• Work with staff in supporting and enhancing classroom activities.
• Work cooperatively with other staff to maintain a positive, disciplined, educationally sound learning environment for students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Regular standing, walking for prolonged periods, lifting or moving up to 26 lbs, and working outdoors in a wide range of temperatures. Ability to perform tasks such as typing, talking, hearing, seeing, and using hands.

The Kennewick School District provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, or any sensory, mental or physical disability. The District also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.