Debate Advisor (2026-2027)

Snohomish School District; Silver Firs (WA); On-site; USD 54,059; Part time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a dedicated Debate Advisor to lead and supervise their high school debate team. In this role, you will help foster student growth in critical thinking and communication. Responsibilities include organizing team practices, preparing students for competitions, and accompanying them to tournaments. Ideal candidates have a valid teaching certificate and experience mentoring students. Additional First Aid CPR certification may be required. The position offers a stipend of $4,844.

Qualifications

• Ability to mentor, motivate and support students with varying levels of experience.
• Valid teaching certificate strongly preferred.
• Must have current First Aid CPR certification if transporting students.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the high school debate team.
• Organize and conduct practice sessions.
• Prepare students for competitions and accompany them to tournaments.

Skills

Mentoring students

Motivating students

Supporting students with varying experience levels

Education

Valid teaching certificate

Job description

Our People = Our Strength

Snohomish School District is looking for skilled and dedicated professionals that are committed to our students and community. People with different backgrounds, different experiences and different ways of accomplishing things add to our strength and diversity. Successful candidates will be committed to a continuing program of personal and professional growth and the ability to work effectively with people with dynamic backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Position Information

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaches and Advisors
• Date Posted: 4/3/2026
• Location: Glacier Peak High School

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Principal, the Debate Advisor is responsible for facilitating the organization and implementation of the Debate Team. Specific responsibilities for this position are as described on the attached job description.

Special Duties/Responsibilities

The Debate Advisor will lead and supervise the high school debate team, fostering student growth in critical thinking, research, communication and public speaking. The advisor will organize and conduct practices, prepare students for competition, and accompany the team to tournaments.

• Grades 9-12, 1 meeting after school (2:30 p.m.) per week during debate season (Sept. - March);
• 5 weekend tournaments per year (Fridays 3 p.m. - 9 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.);
• National Qualifier tournament in late February or early March (usually in Redmond); and
• State Tournament in mid-March (usually in Tacoma).

Stipend

$4,844

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Ability to mentor, motivate and support students with varying levels of experience
• Valid teaching certificate strongly preferred
• If appropriate to the position, must have, or obtain, Authorization to Transport Students which includes holding current First Aid CPR certification

Application Procedure

Apply at www.sno.wednet.edu/jobs. Only applications submitted through Snohomish School District's application system, Frontline, will be accepted. Complete all steps in the application process so that we may fully consider you. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly.

A complete application must include references (confidential forms will be automatically emailed to your professional/supervisor references). You may also submit other supporting information of your choosing.

Upload attachments (resume, cover letter, etc.) as a PDF. PDFs maintain their appearance regardless of computer or software opening the document.

• New applicants, substitutes, temporary staff, and those on a non-continuing schedule should log in as an "External Applicant".
• Only transfer applicants within the same bargaining group should log in to the application system as a "Transfer Applicant." Transfer applicants must complete the application pages and upload a current resume and letter of interest.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers/professional references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Snohomish School Board.

Equality & Diversity Statement

The Snohomish 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, and all are located at 1601 Avenue D, Snohomish, WA 98290: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator – Darryl Pernat, 360-563-7285, [e-mail]; Applicant and Employee ADA Coordinator – Shantel Strandt, 360-563-7229, [e-mail]; Student ADA and Section 504 Coordinator - Wendy McCulloch, 360-563-7308, [e-mail]; and Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Coordinator – Jennifer Harlan, 360-563-7375, [e-mail].

Questions: email: [e-mail] phone: [phone]

Postings current as of 4/5/2026 2:03:54 AM CST.