High School ELA​/Health Teacher

High School ELA/Health Teacher

Woodland School District, 404 Woodland High School – Woodland, Washington

• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Posted until filled
• Posted:
  Jul 06, 2026 7:01 PM (UTC)

• Location:
  
  Woodland High School
• Days/Hrs: 1.0 FTE, 7 hours per day, 189 days per year (180 school days and 9 professional development days)
• Start Date:
  
  8/10/2026
• Pay
  
  Schedule:
  
  Link to Schedule
• Benefits:
  Position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and LTD through the School Employee Benefits Board (SEBB) and retirement through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).

Woodland High School seeks an excellent classroom teacher to teach English Language Arts courses and who is able to provide excellent instruction in Health as a secondary course assignment.

To teach and educate students according to their educational needs and abilities. Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons. Assess, record, and report on the development, progress, and behavior of students. Communicate, consult, and cooperate with other members of the school staff. Work assists the superintendent toward the mission of preparing students for career, life, and college.

Woodland Public Schools seeks exceptional teachers who love kids and teaching, balance rigor and joy, and are leaders in their current school. We seek a self‑motivated, collaborative professional deeply knowledgeable about instruction, assessment, and curriculum in a demanding, team‑oriented culture.

• Hold a valid Washington State teaching certificate with proper endorsements for assignment.
• Well‑developed management skills, people skills, and effective communication skills.
• Experience in data analysis and instructional design, responsive to data.
• Growth mindset and belief that all children can learn at high levels.
• Team player willing to roll up sleeves to get the job done.
• Experience working with diverse students and families, and commitment to advocating for all children.
• Additional endorsements in other subject areas are preferred, but not required.
• Ability to use a variety of teaching strategies addressing differing student learning styles.
• Technology skills, people skills, and effective communication skills.
• Regular and punctual attendance to carry out duties and achieve program requirements.
• Preference given to bilingual candidates.

• Speak clearly to students, other teachers, parents, and administration officials.
• Explain new ideas and unfamiliar concepts with authority and clarity so students can understand and stay engaged.
• Deal with students from different backgrounds and abilities.
• Differentiation of curriculum to meet student needs.
• Engage parents and build healthy relationships with students and faculty.
• Multitask in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Work independently and as a team member.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and implementation skills.
• Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong technology skills – proficiency with online office and collaboration tools, e.g., Google Apps and Classroom.
• Apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs.
• Build relationships and communicate with adults and students alike.

Establish Strong School and Classroom Culture

• Cultivate a healthy classroom and school culture, modeling an approach to learning that emphasizes risk‑taking, respect, curiosity, and a commitment to quality improvement.
• Encourage flexible and collaborative collegiality focused on school mission and goals; lead students to handle adversity and ambiguity.
• Thrive in an innovative, reflective culture demanding flexibility and quick adjustments.

Deliver Excellent Results

• Teach high‑quality project, problem, and inquiry‑based lessons.
• Plan units with clear outcomes that students understand.
• Use UBD (Understanding by Design) principles.
• Develop high‑interest, multimedia, fast‑paced lessons.
• Daily formative assessment to guide instruction.
• Diagnose misconceptions and correct them quickly.

Collaborate with Colleagues

• Provide and implement high‑quality feedback.
• Collaborate with grade‑level and subject colleagues on all common…