Employment Opportunity: 2025-2026 school year
Middle School Teacher-Palouse Prairie Charter School (Moscow, ID)
POSITION TITLE: Middle School Classroom Teaching Position
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Teachers work with colleagues and other staff to design, implement, and support the educational program of Palouse Prairie School in a manner that is true to the principles of EL Education, the mission and vision of the school.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Curriculum: Teach in our interdisciplinary EL model. This position may cover many different content standards however this position will be heavy in English Standards.
- Integrate student expedition topics into coursework when possible
- Set the tone for a culture of success in learning
- Utilize board approved curriculum and supplemental materials to deliver engaging and rigorous mathematics lessons
- Deliver lessons that have explicit purpose and are guided by learning targets for which students take ownership and responsibility.
2. Instruction: Deliver lessons that have explicit purpose and are guided by learning targets for
which students take ownership and responsibility. Clearly articulate specific learning goals in student friendly language, employ strategies to scaffold learning so that all students make progress, and regularly check the understanding of each student through formative and summative assessment strategies
b) Differentiate Instruction – Proactively plan to meet students’ varied needs based upon ongoing assessment
c) Create a culture of reading – including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary development, and an array of comprehension strategies.
d) Create multiple opportunities for students to engage in complex, problem based activities, labs, and investigations, and to represent and analyze data.
e) Emphasize the enduring themes or big ideas of social studies, often focusing on engaging social issues, cultural diversity, and social justice
f)Create expeditions around literacy, humanities, and social studies standards
3. Assessment: Embrace the power of student-engaged assessment practices to build student ownership of learning, focus students on standards-based learning targets, and drive achievement. Maintain accurate student records and report quarterly on student growth and achievement using standards based grading best practices. Regularly check the understanding of each student through formative and summative assessment strategies.
4. Culture and Character: Incorporate structures and traditions such as C.R.E.W. community meetings, exhibitions of student work, and service learning to ensure that every student is known and cared for, that student leadership is nurtured, and that contributions to the school and world are celebrated.
5. Professionalism & School Leadership: Participate in a strong professional culture that is sustained via collective leadership and action. Be an active and participatory member of the Middle School teacher team.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises students and classroom aids, paraprofessionals, or volunteers.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in Education, current Idaho K-8 Teaching Certificate or English Endorsement
Preferable: Master’s degree in Education or related field
Must pass a criminal background check
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job shall be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the board’s policy on evaluation of certified personnel.
Compensation: Based on experience and education
Employment type: .5 FTE, 75% of insurance paid, PERSI retirement benefits included
Please send resume (including 3 references) and cover letter to Sara Beggs, sbeggs@palouseprairieschool.org Please put middle school teaching position in the subject line.
POSITION TITLE: Business Manager: Starting August 11, 2025
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The School Business Manager reports to the Executive Director and also works closely with the
School Board to ensure successful financial operation of the school. Duty areas include financial
strategic planning, budget oversight, fiscal reporting, payroll and personnel, general accounting,
and other professional duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.
Domain #1: School Finances
▪ Work with the Executive Director to prepare the annual budget and when approved
submit all required budget reports to the Idaho State Department of Education
▪ Assist the Executive Director with State and Federal applications and reporting (i.e.
Title I, IDEA Part B, Child Nutrition Program)
▪ Monitor expenses and ensure adherence to the approved budget
▪ Prepare financial information and reports as requested by the Executive Director,
School Board, lenders, and various state agencies
▪ Work with the Executive Director and School Board, keeping them apprised of
unforeseen expenditures or budget overages and working together to study program
feasibility or requested resources
▪ Assist and cooperate with outside auditors and the Charter School Authorizer in the
conduct of approved audits or review of the School’s fiscal records
▪ Look for and/or recommend ways to become more efficient and save money
Domain #2: Payroll and Personnel
▪ Assist with contracts and work with the Executive Director on salary schedules
▪ Maintain employee records regarding salary, retirement, social security, withholding
taxes, insurance, sick/personal time, etc.
▪ Process monthly payroll on schedule
▪ File all required state and federal payroll tax reports (including 941, W-2, 1099s, Idaho
910, 020, 967), PERSI transmittals and submit payments in a timely manner
▪ Assist the Executive Director in the oversight of benefit programs including retirement,
health and life insurance programs; advise employees regarding these programs; and
work closely with benefit providers/brokers
Domain #3: General Accounting Support
▪ Verify accuracy of and record all deposits
▪ Assist with purchasing/bidding/contracts
▪ Review invoices and credit card statements ensuring proper documentation, pay bills
in a timely manner, and record expenditures
▪ Submit grant reimbursement requests to the Idaho State Department of Education
▪ Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
▪ Ensure accounting is consistent with State requirements (including IFARMS, ISEE)
▪ Track and file sales tax reports, coordinating with fundraising committee to ensure
proper sales tax reporting
Domain #4: Other Professional Duties
▪ Work with office personnel as needed regarding finances, state and federal reporting,
and student/staff (ISEE) data systems and records
▪ Assist the Executive Director with Child Nutrition Programs and oversight of the
National School Lunch Program (including meal applications, required reporting, etc.)
▪ Review Medicaid financial reports and submissions to ensure timely payment of claims
▪ Assist with policy development related to financial management
▪ Identify areas for personal professional development and take responsibility to
research or ask for staff development opportunities to develop these areas
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must
be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements:
▪ An understanding of fund accounting and generally accepted accounting practices
▪ Excellent computer skills including experience with accounting programs. spreadsheets
and word processing
▪ Collegial attitude and ability to both work with a diverse body of people and work
independently
▪ Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions
▪ Must successfully complete a criminal background check at candidate’s expense
▪ Enthusiastic about what Palouse Prairie Charter School has to offer students, staff,
families, and the community
Desired Qualifications:
▪ Working knowledge of i2m finance program
▪ Knowledge and experience with school finance requirements in the state of Idaho
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
▪ Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Accounting or similar related discipline
▪ Six (6) years of prior related accounting experience in lieu of the above educational
requirements
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job shall be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the board’s
policy on evaluation of classified personnel.
COMPENSATION:
Based on experience and education. 30-35 hours a week. Employee benefits include medical,
dental, and optional vision insurance coverage. Participation in the PERSI retirement plan.
To Apply: Send your resume and the names and contact information for three references to
Executive Director, Sara Beggs Phd., sbeggs@palouseprairieschool.org. Please put Business
Manager Position in the subject line.
PALOUSE PRAIRIE IS SEEKING SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
Eligibility Criteria.
1. Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
2. Have successfully completed an Idaho State Department of Education background check & fingerprinting, at employee’s expense (PPCS will provide State Department of Education fingerprinting forms)
3. Prior experience in schools is preferred
4. Preference is given to substitute teachers who have obtained at least a bachelor’s degree
Selection Criteria.
Experience in an educational setting and/or training in an educational program
General Duties & Responsibilities.
1. Assume the responsibilities for instructing classes when a teacher is absent
2. Assumes responsibility for overseeing pupil behavior in class and during lunch and other regular activities.
3. Consult with the director before initiating any teaching or other procedures not specified in the lesson plan
Compensation. $110 per day
Availability. As Needed
Substitute Application Packet