Independent High School Teacher- Long Term Substitute

Independent High School Teacher
- Long Term Substitute

WHITEFISH SCHOOL DISTRICT 44 Whitefish High School - Whitefish, Montana Open in Google Maps

Job : 5928430 Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled Posted: Sep 15, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Dec 14, 2026

WHITEFISH SCHOOL DISTRICT

POSITION DESCRIPTION

AREA: Independent High School Teacher
- Long Term Substitute (Approximately 12/14/26-3/19/26)

LOCATION: Whitefish Independent High School

REPORTS TO: WHS Building Principal

Whitefish School District seeks an Independent High School Teacher to join one of the leading school districts in the state of Montana. With the support of our community, Whitefish School District creates an educational environment where each student can reach their academic potential, prepare for career opportunities, and become engaged citizens.

The Whitefish School District seeks educators with a track-record of raising student achievement to join the team of educators already dedicated to providing a deeper learning instructional program to all students. At Whitefish Public Schools, educators are leaders who play an integral role in ensuring student success through the support of our school culture, the development and instruction of a rigorous curriculum, and the use of data to drive daily practice.

All duties are to be undertaken in alignment with the District’s Strategic Plan, putting the safety, health, and well-being of students at the forefront of all actions and decisions.

POSITION SUMMARY

Whitefish School District seeks an Independent High School Teacher to deliver specialized instruction tailored to an innovative, philosophy-driven educational program. Educators in our district are leaders who play an integral role in ensuring student success through the support of school culture, the development and instruction of a rigorous curriculum, and the use of data to drive daily practice. Adapting to smaller class sizes, the teacher plans engaging curricula, assesses student progress, and acts as a mentor.

The primary goal is to enable students to reach their potential for intellectual, emotional, psychological, and physical growth.

WIHS aims to graduate students equipped with functional academic skills (reading, math, science, social science, technology), social and emotional maturity, positive self-views, and a strong sense of personal strengths.

• Increasing graduation rates.
• Maintaining a safe and nurturing learning environment.
• Implementing meaningful project-based learning.
• Fostering community service.
• Connecting students to the world of work through individualized, student-paced instruction.

• Valid Montana educator licensure.

• Experience teaching in an alternative high school setting.
• Interest, ability, and resilience to lead multi-day, out-of-town trips or experiential courses.
• High adaptability and a commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive school culture.
• Ability and willingness to work with Jobs for Montana Graduates and community involvement.
• Understands and embraces 21st century learning skills that promote self-direction, collaboration, critical thinking, and place-based or outdoor experiential learning.

The teacher is responsible for planning, developing and overseeing the online academic curriculum of the Independent High School that aligns with District guidelines and Montana state standards.

The core of this position is to deliver high-quality instruction and oversee the online learning platform rather than rigid state testing standards.

• Establish an engaging learning environment that balances core academic standard practices with a unique educational philosophy.
• Cultivate and implement place-based, outdoor, or expeditionary learning opportunities.
• Motivate students to engage deeply in academic coursework tailored to their unique educational development.
• Develop standards for critical thinking, self-direction, and personal growth.
• Discover and nurture students' special talents through independent learning frameworks and smaller class settings.

• Differentiated Instruction:
  Actual curriculum must often be tailored for three or more levels of academic ability and previous achievement within the same course.
• Assessment & Monitoring:
  Deliver high-quality instruction, grade assignments, provide…