Middle School English Language Arts (.Con Job Kennewick area,Washington USA,Education / Teaching

Position: 23203: Middle School English Language Arts (.33 Con)

23203:
Middle School English Language Arts (.33 Con)

Job : 5740669
Final date to receive applications: Jun 05, 2026 10:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: May 27, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Location: Kennewick Highlands Middle School - Kennewick, Washington

Job Description

Middle School English Language Arts (.33 Con) at Kennewick Highlands Middle School. Position #HI23203.

Qualifications Required

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

Qualifications Preferred

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

Job Responsibilities

Design and provide instruction to meet the individual needs of students.

Design and provide instruction using district‑adopted materials.

Modify / scaffold lessons for students at all ability levels.

Work effectively as a member of a professional learning community and demonstrate leadership skills through active participation in program, 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.

Physical Demands

Requires frequent standing and walking for prolonged periods, pushing or pulling 18‑26 lbs., standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting, bending, typing, and reaching with hands and arm.
Requires ability to communicate verbally and by telephone, and to taste and smell. Vision includes close, far, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
May need to lift or move up to 10 lbs. regularly and up to 26 lbs. occasionally.
Performance may require quick movement in emergencies or while supervising students.
Must work outdoors in temperatures from
-10°F to 100°F and in wet or humid conditions. Noise level moderate.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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, including gender expression or identity, any sensory, mental or physical disability, or use of a trained dog, guide or service animal by a person with a disability, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Position

Type

Full‑Time

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

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