Description

Summary

Colville School District is now accepting applications for a 1.0 FTE certificated CTE Natural Resources/Fish Hatchery Teacher at Colville High School for the 2026-2027 school year. This position is responsible for creating a flexible instructional program and a class environment that supports learning and personal growth, while advancing the mission of Colville High School: to promote academic excellence by providing all students with a high-quality education based on high expectations in a safe and caring environment. 

The successful candidate will establish positive working relationships with other staff members and provide active leadership, guidance, supervision, and advisory support within the Fish Hatchery Program.

Candidates must possess a valid Washington state teaching certificate and an academic background appropriate to the subject area or grade level. The candidate is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating a variety of learning experiences for students in cooperation with other staff members.

Essential Duties

• Meet assigned classes at designated times and locations, and provide instruction in fisheries science, aquaculture, and natural resources.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials aligned with district/state curriculum, and adapt instruction through individualized and small-group learning to meet diverse student needs.
• Create and maintain a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment that supports a variety of learning styles and student interests.
• Establish clear learning objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and effectively communicate expectations to students.
• Use appropriate instructional methods, strategies, and materials to support student achievement of curriculum goals.
• Supervise and instruct students in all aspects of fish hatchery operations, including egg incubation, fish rearing, feeding, grading, marking, stocking, and fish health monitoring.
• Monitor and maintain water quality, dissolved oxygen levels, temperature units, fish growth, and mortality records to ensure healthy production systems.
• Oversee hatchery facility operations, including cleaning, equipment maintenance, pumps, generators, and incubation systems.
• Calculate feed rations, stocking densities, fish growth projections, and medication dosages, as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of fish production, inventories, stocking permits, sales, and operational data using digital and written systems.
• Coordinate fish health inspections, fish transport, stocking activities, and regulatory compliance with WDFW and other agencies.
• Manage fish distribution, sales, invoicing, and communication with buyers and program partners.
• Provide hands-on, real-world learning experiences that integrate science, leadership, environmental stewardship, and career readiness skills.
• Conduct tours, demonstrations, and outreach activities for students, community members, and visiting groups.
• Ensure safe student participation in all laboratory, field, and hatchery-based learning activities, and enforce all safety protocols.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee must exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally when carrying, pushing, or pulling to move objects.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unaided and may lift more than 50 pounds with the assistance from another person or a lift assist.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, and demonstrate significant fine finger dexterity.
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

• The job is performed under conditions with exposure to the risk of injury and/or ordinary infectious diseases carried by students.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee will occasionally work in outside weather conditions.

Salary & Benefits

This position is part of the Colville Education Association (CEA) Teachers' Bargaining Unit. Salary is determined in accordance with the CEA Collective Bargaining Agreement, which—including the salary matrix—is available on the Colville School District's Business Office website under the Collective Bargaining Agreements tab: https://www.colsd.org/page/do-business-office. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; life and AD&D insurance; long-term disability coverage; and participation in Washington State school retirement programs. Additional information about benefits and retirement can also be found on our website under the Business Office tab under Benefits.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator who fully and actively supports equal access for all people, regardless of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, and the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, and equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination. The following positions have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator - Exec. Director of Business & Operations, Section 504 Coordinator - Exec. Director of Student Services, Title IX Coordinator - Exec. Director of Student Services. Contact: 217 S. Hofstetter Street, Colville WA 99114 services@colsd.org 509-684-7850. The Colville School District is a drug free/tobacco free workplace. This organization requires a successful applicant to provide eligibility and verification of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act. Notice: The candidate selected will be hired on a temporary basis subject to favorable reporting of a state and national fingerprinting background. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Valid Washington State teaching certification with an endorsement in Natural Resources Science, Environmental Science, or Biology. Note: Candidates with multiple endorsements are preferred.
• CTE Certification in Fisheries or Aquaculture, or willingness to obtain it.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals, as applicable.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, staff, students, and the general public
• Ability to solve practical problems and work with a variety of concrete variables in situations with limited standardization.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research to instructional programs.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to maintain high ethical standards.
• Ability to maintain accurate and complete records.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to emergencies in a calm and effective manner.
• Ability to organize ideas, time, and materials to accomplish goals.
• Demonstrated knowledge of state and national standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work with parents and to clearly articulate school programs and the State of Washington Essential Academic Learning Requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute positively to decision-making in collaboration with administrators, staff members, and the parent community.
• Knowledge of, and ability to assess and design instruction for a classroom of diverse learners (e.g., English as a Second Language [ESL], highly capable, learning disabled, autistic, orthopedically or gross-motor impaired, health impaired, intellectually disabled, communication disordered, behavior disabilities, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to successfully employ effective teaching methods in grades 9-12.
• Demonstrated ability to use the four essential teaching behaviors—assessment, evaluation, planning, and instruction—to deliver quality programs for all students.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective classroom management.
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.
• Knowledge of and experience using technology to support curriculum and instruction.
• Ability to analyze instructional practices through ongoing observations and professional dialogue associated with mentoring and coaching.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Ability to obtain and maintain active First Aid/CPR certification within 30 days of employment and biannually thereafter; training will be provided by the district.
• Favorable results from a state and national fingerprint background check are required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Multiple teaching endorsements in Washington State.
• Having completed CASE Institute curriculum training is a very high priority.
• Previous experience teaching at the high school level.
• Willingness and interest in College in the High School teaching, if the opportunity arises.
• Shows willingness to serve as a student class advisor to club advisor.
• Shows willingness to attend and/or help at school extracurricular activities.