Secondary Career & Technical Educator-TS

Announcement # 2026-200 Issue Date 10-08-26 Closing Date Open until filled

About the role

The Secondary Career & Technical Educator provides basic instruction in secondary career & technical educator into middle school and high school aged children utilizing teaching techniques that are consistent with school established objectives. Yakama Nation Tribal School was founded in 1979 and is located on the Yakama Reservation in Toppenish, Washington. It serves grades 8 through 12 with an average enrollment of 130 students.

Responsibilities

• Communicates clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Prepares lessons and activities using common core state standards and best practices strategies.
• Administers all classroom‑based assessments and standardized tests as directed, including End‑of‑Course (EOC) test.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through positive student interactions.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals; establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects; and communicates these objectives to students.
• Regularly communicates with parents and/or guardians through conferences, phone calls, grade updates and other means to discuss student progress.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Maintains professional competence through in‑service education activities provided by the district, as well as professional growth activities.
• Supervises students in and out‑of‑classroom activities during the assigned workday.
• Refers students with special needs to appropriate staff for additional educational assistance, in accordance with requirements of Public Law 94‑142.
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student's activities.
• Works effectively with para‑educators and other staff members.
• Performs other duties as assigned by administrator.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field.
• Valid Washington state teaching certificate and maintenance of a valid certificate is required.
• Must pass a pre‑employment background check.
• Required to fingerprint check in accordance with 25 CFR 63.
• Must possess a current First Aid/CPR card.
• Must have no history of child abuse or neglect and drug or alcohol abuse.
• Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License with the ability to obtain a Yakama Nation Driving permit.
• Required to pass a pre‑employment drug test.

Qualifications

• Enrolled Yakama Preference, but all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Skills

• Best practices in teaching and learning.
• School board policies and procedures.
• Take initiative and work independently.
• Demonstrate commitment to the teaching profession and its code of ethics.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Manage a classroom effectively for optimum learning.
• Synthesize information and present it clearly and in an organized manner.
• Work with and relate to Native American children and serve as a positive role model.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships