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Job Description
Teacher - English @ Moses Lake High School
Moses Lake School District 161
Moses Lake High School - Moses Lake, Washington This job is also posted in Moses Lake School District
Job Details
Job ID:
5811818
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Sep 1, 2026
Job Description
ENGLISH TEACHER AT MOSES LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
Salary & Benefits
QUALIFICATIONS
Current Washington State Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in English/Language Arts.
Demonstrate mature behavior and ability to use sound judgment in working with parents, students, staff, and community.
Previous secondary level experience preferred.
Extracurricular participation encouraged.
Knowledge of research-based best instructional practices for improved student achievement.
Have experience working with Google applications such as Google Drive, Google Documents, Google Calendar and Google Classroom preferred.
Experience and knowledge of Turnitin preferred.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative nature with colleagues.
Bilingual preferred.
DEMONSTRATED ABILITIES
Ability to effectively manage high school level students.
Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a building team.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and community.
Ability to assume a leadership role in curriculum development.
Ability to effectively use a variety of teaching strategies.
Must have excellent attendance.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Teach English courses at the high school level by teaching content and skills in English language, literature, composition, speech, and reading to high school students using the district adopted curriculum.
Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
Demonstrates knowledge and experience in various forms of assessment including student self-assessment, formative assessment, and anecdotal records.
Encourage students to think independently and to express original ideas.
Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
Communicate with parents and school counselors on student progress.
Maintain professional competence through professional development opportunities provided by the district and/or outside of the district.
Help maintain a school environment conducive to learning.
Be a contributing member of a Professional Learning Community within the English department with the ability to collaborate effectively.
Other duties as assigned.
The Moses Lake School District #161 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged 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 Boys Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX, Civil Rights, Affirmative Action, and Equal Opportunity officer, Michelle Musso, 1620 S Pioneer Way, Moses Lake, WA 98837, (509) 766-2650, mmusso@mlsd161.org; OR Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Samantha Burgess, 1620 S Pioneer Way, Moses Lake, WA 98837, (509) 766- 2670, sburgess@mlsd161.org.
