SkillsUSA Advisor

Nine Mile Falls School District

Job Posting #68-26/27

Job Title: SkillsUSA Advisor LHS - Open In-District to Certificated Staff Only

Open: 9/8/2026

First File Review: 9/15/2026

Closed: Open Until Filled

Help students turn their skills into confidence, leadership, and opportunity

SkillsUSA gives students an opportunity to take what they are learning in Career and Technical Education beyond the classroom. Through teamwork, leadership, and competition, students build confidence in their abilities and begin to see how their skills can carry them into college, careers, and their communities.

The SkillsUSA Advisor helps create those opportunities at Lakeside High School. Working alongside CTE teachers, the advisor will help students establish a strong chapter, develop their voices as leaders, prepare for competition, and represent their school with pride.

Terms of Employment and Salary

As outlined by and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) of the Nine Mile Falls Education Association (NMEA) and the policies and procedures of the Nine Mile Falls School District. CBAs and salary schedules can be reviewed on the For Employees page of the Nine Mile Falls School District website at 9mile.org. Nine Mile Falls policies and procedures can be accessed at 9mile.org under the Our District page.

Stipend: $1,117-$1,955 for the 2026-2027 school year, depending upon applicable years of experience at Nine Mile Falls School District. Paid in accordance with the NMEA Collective Bargaining Agreement, Appendix B - Supplemental Salary Schedule, under CTE Student Organization Advisor.

When the number of qualified participants exceeds 15 students and the organization regularly participates in competition, the advisor may be eligible for additional compensation equal to 1% of the applicable base salary following consultation with and approval from the building administrator, consistent with Appendix B of the CBA.

Work Location: Lakeside High School

Nature and Scope of Job

The SkillsUSA Advisor supports the operation and development of the Lakeside High School SkillsUSA chapter. The advisor works with CTE staff to recruit and engage students, establish student leadership and chapter expectations, coordinate participation in SkillsUSA activities and competitions, and help students access the resources needed to prepare and compete successfully.

This supplemental assignment includes responsibilities outside the regular school day. Evening or weekend activities and travel may be required when students participate in approved conferences, leadership activities, or competitions.

Position Reports To: Mike McCune, Principal

Kaysha Reinhart, Assistant Principal

Employment Period: 2026-2027 School Year

Primary Job Functions

• Promote SkillsUSA and recruit student participation across applicable Lakeside High School CTE programs.
• Work collaboratively with CTE teachers to identify appropriate competitive events and student participation opportunities.
• Help students establish and maintain an active SkillsUSA chapter, including chapter expectations, governing documents, and an officer or student-leadership structure.
• Support students in developing leadership, teamwork, communication, employability, and career-readiness skills.
• Guide student officers in planning meetings, establishing goals, and carrying out chapter activities.
• Coordinate student registration and participation in approved SkillsUSA conferences, leadership activities, and competitions.
• Assist students and CTE staff in identifying the materials, equipment, preparation, and other resources needed for competition.
• Maintain a calendar of meetings, registration dates, competition deadlines, and chapter activities.
• Communicate program expectations, schedules, costs, travel information, and deadlines to students, families, staff, and administrators.
• Coordinate approved travel, lodging, transportation, permission forms, and student supervision in accordance with District procedures.
• Provide appropriate supervision during chapter meetings, preparation activities, travel, conferences, and competitions.
• Work with the ASB Manager and building administration to ensure that purchases, fundraising, fees, reimbursements, and other financial activities follow District and ASB requirements.
• Maintain applicable membership, participation, financial, competition, and chapter records.
• Help students demonstrate professionalism and represent Lakeside High School appropriately during SkillsUSA activities.
• Perform other SkillsUSA-related responsibilities consistent with the supplemental assignment.

Contract Term: Continuing  Replacement  Supplemental

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements

• Current certificated employee of the Nine Mile Falls School District.
• Ability to organize student activities and meet registration, travel, and competition deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, CTE staff, administrators, families, and community partners.
• Ability and willingness to provide student supervision outside the regular school day and during approved travel, as needed.
• Ability to follow District requirements related to student safety, transportation, travel, purchasing, fundraising, and ASB funds.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with SkillsUSA or another Career and Technical Student Organization.
• Experience advising student clubs, activities, leadership groups, or competitive programs.
• Experience supporting student leadership and student voice.
• Familiarity with Career and Technical Education programs and career-connected learning.
• Strong organizational, communication, and project-management skills.
• Experience coordinating student competitions, conferences, travel, or community partnerships.

APPLICATION STEPS

Please complete all steps in the application process so that we may fully consider you. We are seeking the best applicant for this position and will give time and care to reviewing your materials.

• Current district employees must submit a letter of interest.
• Submitting a resume is optional.

Employment Requirement: Final appointment is subject to District approval and completion of any applicable employment requirements.

In the Nine Mile Falls School District

… each student will succeed

… effective instruction is paramount

… quality leadership matters

… reflection improves our practice

… we are each other's best resource

… positive relationships are foundational to our success

We continue to act in a way that matches our beliefs.

For questions, please contact:

Kyle Stussi, Human Resources Specialist

(509) 340-4302

The Nine Mile Falls 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:

Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator

Jeff Baerwald

10110 W. Charles Road

Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026

509-340-4300

JBaerwald@9mile.org

Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Michelle Mace

10110 W. Charles Road

Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026

509-340-4300

MMace@9mile.org