Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) English Language Arts Teacher 2025-2026 School Year

Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) English Language Arts Teacher

Classification:                    Clarkston Education Association (CEA)

Reports to:                         Principal

FLSA Status:                       Non-exempt

Salary:                                $57,855-$104,901 (based on the current bargaining agreement)

Terms of Employment:       1.0 FTE; Monday-Thursday 8:00-4:30 & Friday 7:30-11:00

Description:     

The Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) English Language Arts Teacher will be responsible for teaching English Language Arts courses to students at the EOC. Courses may be direct instruction or direct support for students working independently. This position will also support students in their graduation pathway options. May be asked to teach subjects outside of ELA, as needed.

The Clarkston Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) works with youth, ages 14-21. We take a whole-person approach to education and understand the difficulties students often face. The EOC staff advocates on behalf of each student, works with other schools, collaborates with community partners, and connects with services such as counseling, housing, food, transportation, and social-emotional support. We go above and beyond to help students manage any challenges they may be facing. 

Reports to: EOC Principal

Bargaining Group:  Clarkston Education Association (CEA)   

FLSA:  Status: Non- Exempt

Terms of Employment:  1.0 FTE, Monday-Thursday 8:00-4:30 & Friday 7:30-11:00

Per Bargaining Agreement/Placement on State Cert Salary Schedule

Education/Certification: 

• Must possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree
• Valid Washington State Teacher’s Certificate with Secondary English Language Arts Endorsement
• Advanced training and course work in English Language Arts. Training in the use of appropriate technology in the teaching of English Language Arts.
• Successful Washington State Patrol check and FBI Fingerprint Clearance Report and Disclosure Statement in accordance with state law 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Required:

1. Ability to deliver competency-based academic instruction.
2. Ability to collaborate and participate in a team-driven case management model.
3. Ability to teach in an alternative education school or program.
4. Ability to develop and implement competency-based curriculum in the classroom.
5. Ability to work in a changing school environment, focused on improving student learning.
6. Ability to provide positive classroom management with students who demonstrate behavioral challenges.
7. Ability to motivate and instruct students of all ability levels with an emphasis on providing for their individual learning styles.
8. Ability to manage work experience opportunities for youth, and young adults 14-21 years old; tracking hours, conducting work evaluations with employers, and issuing grades. 
9. Ability to work proactively with all students through the establishment of clear expectations, the use of negotiations and compromise, and the maintenance of regular parent/staff communication regarding progress and behavior.
10. Ability to motivate reluctant learners ranging from 14-21 years old.
11. Ability to teach in a direct instruction environment or direct support to independent learners in a variety of English Language Arts subjects.

  Essential Duties:

1. Teaching English Language Arts courses designed to prepare students to be successful upon graduation.
2. Collaborate with EOC case managers and principal to support students’ academic and career goals.
3. Develop individual experiences. 
4. Support student passions and interests. 

Equipment Used:

Personal computer, printer, overhead, document camera, copier, fax, A/V, other technology

Nondiscrimination

Clarkston 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: Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator: Troy Whittle, (509) 758-2531, whittlet@csdk12.org; and Section 504 Coordinator: Rebecca Lockhart, (509) 758-2531, lockhartr@csdk12.org. Address: 1294 Chestnut St., Clarkston, WA 99403

Salary : $57,855 - $104,901