8th Grade ELA​/Social Studies Teacher

8th Grade ELA/Social Studies Teacher

Goldendale School District Goldendale Middle School - Goldendale, Washington Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5850521

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 23, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Reports To: Building Principal

Job Goal: Create a classroom environment that implements district approved curriculum to ensure an equitable, engaging and positive learning experience for all students.

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree and possess a Washington state Teaching Certificate wi th English, History, or Elementary Education endorsemen f or the position being considered.
• Documented successful and effective teaching, substitute teaching, and/or student teaching experience.
• Course work and/or experience appropriate to assignment.
• Technical and working knowledge of Washington State learning standards.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Commitment to the District's vision, mission and goals.
• Ability and skills necessary to individualize instruction.
• Awareness and appreciation of diversity among individual students.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of the Washington State learning standards for grades and subjects to be taught
• Plan, implement and evaluate classroom instructional activities consistent with the adopted district curriculum and standards
• Provide clear and focused instruction for all students by using a variety of teaching strategies that promote student engagement and interaction in order to meet the needs of all students
• Provide a climate conducive to student learning
• Collaboratively develop and implement common formative assessments in order to monitor student learning
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with grade level team members and other staff, administrators, parents/legal guardians and community members
• Work with minimal supervision and be flexible
• Regularly demonstrate professionalism in appearance, actions, decisions and overall performance
• Maintain strict confidentiality of student information; know and abide by FERPA rules
• Maintain an understanding of Affir Mitive Action, Title IX, and accommodations as directed within IEP or 504 plans

Terms of Employment:

• Contract:
  
  180 days
• Affiliation: GEA
• Benefits:
  Medical, Dental and Vision
• Sick/Personal Days:
  Per GEA Contract
• Retirement:
  Plan choice available through DRS
• Evaluation:
  Annually

Start Date:

• New staff orientation and professional development/training prior to start of school still TBD

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $55,854.40 to $105,277 Per Year

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required