Teacher; Spanish and Social Studies (Leave Replacement 2025-26)
Contract type: Leave Replacement
FTE: 1.0
Grades: 7 and 8
Anticipated start date: December 6, 2025
Anticipated end date: June 11, 2026
Salary: $68,707 - $135,620 per year (2025/26 SVEA Salary Schedule). Salary range based on 1.0 FTE.
**Required: Valid Washington State certificate with appropriate endorsement required (students may submit a note stating when certificate is expected).
SMS is seeking a dynamic and qualified leave replacement teacher to teach middle school Spanish and social studies. This role will include teaching four sections of Spanish 1 (high school credit-bearing) and one section of 7th grade social studies, which includes a semester of Washington State History.
The certificated teacher, supported by building and district leadership, fosters a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment that promotes students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth. Using Washington State standards and district-adopted curriculum, the teacher delivers high-quality, differentiated Tier I instruction tailored to diverse learner needs. Collaborating with colleagues, they analyze student data to identify those needing Tier II supports and provide targeted interventions. The teacher also communicates progress with families, builds positive relationships, and actively contributes to the school’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports to ensure equitable outcomes for all students.
2025 - 2026 SVEA Calendar
For best consideration, please submit a completed application by September 22, 2025. Job posting open until filled.
Benefit Eligibility:
- Insurance: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, basic life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance provided the assignment is anticipated to work at least 630 hours per year.*
- Retirement Plans: This position is eligible for a 403(b) TSA Retirement Savings Plan.
- Paid Holidays: This position is not eligible for paid holidays.
- Paid Time Off: Certificated employees receive 12 sick days and 2 discretionary personal leave days each school year. Sick leave and discretionary personal leave days are based on scheduled hours and position start date.
*Snoqualmie Valley School District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click HERE for an overview of available benefit options.
Eligibility for benefits is determined by the number of hours employees are anticipated to work during the school year (September 1 through August 31). Any employee who is scheduled to work 630 hours or more in a year is eligible for benefits.
Union Information
Non-Discrimination Statement:
Snoqualmie Valley School District complies with all applicable federal and state statutes and regulations and 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, including 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. This holds true for all district employment and student opportunities. The Snoqualmie Valley School District will also take steps to ensure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all educational programs, services, and activities.
Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district’s compliance coordinators at 425-831-8000 or email:
