Whitson Elementary School $32.50 per hour 15.5 hours/week, Afterschool until 5:45 p.m. September 14, 2026 - June 2027, as set by the after-school calendar Monday-Thursday after school with students Friday Staff Inservice(timing varies)

Application Deadline:

3:00 p.m., August 28, 2026 Standalone position does not qualify for benefits.

General Position Summary:

Classified Staff will help execute and supervise out-of-school activities with students. Our goals are to raise literacy and math achievement, improve academic and nonacademic performance, provide a safe and supportive environment and build relationships with students.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:

Ability to create and deliver engaging, fun enrichment activities related to STEM and/or Project Based Learning. Ability to know how to make a child feel important. Ability to provide opportunities that incorporate reading and math supports to decrease learning loss. Ability to provide a safe, welcoming, supportive, respectful, and fun environment for students. Promote the success and achievement of low-income students from culturally diverse backgrounds. Demonstrated ability to successfully employ effective teaching methods. Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff. Ability to work successfully with students of differing physical, cognitive and language abilities. Manage student behaviors positively and productively, utilizing the school's student management systems, restorative practices, and YPQA framework. If students are not responding positively to redirection, Direct Service Staff can ask for guidance from the site coordinator and program director. Ability to provide clear directions in a supportive manner to staff. Ability to work as a team to implement designed curriculum and enrichment opportunities for students. Attend staff meetings and professional development opportunities. Collaborate with Program Director, Site Coordinators, and Family Coordinator to host monthly family nights. Ability to get van Certified and drive a van with students. Ability to obtain Food Handlers Permit and First Aid Certification Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Ability to obtain Emergency Substitute Certification Required to have a working knowledge of computer technology and equipment Preferred Qualifications A minimum of a bachelor's degree or highly qualified teaching certificate Interest in teaching project-based STEAM units Ability to speak Spanish Ability to relate with diverse youth and adults Strong communication skills and ability to work as a team member Classroom management and organizational skills Strong commitment to the program for consistency for students Willing to drive a school van

INTERNAL APPLICANTS

Submit a letter of interest to Niki Clifford, HR Specialist, niki.clifford@whitesalmonschools.org Niki Clifford, HR Specialist, niki.clifford@whitesalmonschools.org The White Salmon Valley School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Coordinator Jim Donnelly, Assistant Principal

PO BOX 1339

; White Salmon

WA 98672

Telephone Number. 509-493-1502

Email:

jim.donnelly@whitesalmonschools.org Section 504/ADA Coordinator Jim Donnelly, Assistant Principal

PO BOX 1339

; White Salmon

WA 98672

Telephone Number. 509-493-1502

Email:

jim.donnelly@whitesalmonschools.org Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator Rich Polkinghorn, Superintendent

PO BOX 157

; White Salmon

WA 98672

Telephone Number:

509-493-1500

Email:

rich.polkinghorn@whitesalmonschools.org