Debate Advisor (2026-2027)

Debate Advisor (2026-2027) JobID: 2639

Position Type:

Athletics/Activities/Coaches and Advisors

Date Posted:

4/3/2026

Location:

Glacier Peak High School

Closing Date:

Open until filled.

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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.

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Principal, 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. Duties include the following:

• 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 your 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 should login as an "External Applicant."
• Only transfer applicants within the same bargaining group should login 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.

Questions:

email: human.resources@sno.wednet.edu

phone: 360-563-7233

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, darryl.pernat@sno.wednet.edu; Applicant and Employee ADA Coordinator Shantel Strandt, 360-563-7229, shantel.strandt@sno.wednet.edu; Student ADA and Section 504 Coordinator - Wendy McCulloch, 360-563-7308, wendy.mcculloch@sno.wednet.edu; and Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Coordinator Jennifer Harlan, 360-563-7375, jennifer.harlan@sno.wednet.edu.